Shakoor Bukhuth aka SHAUN BEYOND, is a Digital Arts Award Winner, multifaceted Graphic Artist, versatile Illustrator, Concept Creator and Existential Designer, born and raised in Mauritius, with now 14 years of experience in fusing multiple creative avenues. What I do as a Graphic Designer - My principal aim is to bring diversified artistic perspectives to your projects, helping you achieve vital first impressions and long lasting impacts when it comes to marketing, advertising, branding and creative illustrations. Following my own methodology, valuable time is allocated to the development of tailored solutions that adapt to each project’s technical and communication needs. What I do as an Illustration Artist - My work is a visual exploration of the metaphysical and psychic realms, delving into alternate realities and possibilities that transcend the limits of conditioned imagination. I am driven by a desire to create surreal and avant-garde worlds, populated by characters infused with mysticism and technology. Through this artistic journey, I express my curiosity about our existence and the ever-evolving understanding of our place within it. I aim to develop a unique language of forms that draws inspiration from both the inner and outer worlds, blending ancient influences with contemporary themes. By reinterpreting various visual languages, I seek to bring them into a modern context, inviting viewers to engage with the complexities of existence and the interplay between tradition and innovation. In essence, my art serves as a bridge between the past and the future, encouraging a rethinking and redefining of our collective narrative. Through this process, I hope to inspire others to explore the limitless possibilities that lie beyond the surface of so called reality, the material and spiritual self, as well as the psychology behind. I represented Mauritius and Africa in various international art and design competitions, as well as in group and solo exhibitions worldwide, and have worked and collaborated with various universities, institutions, companies and artists around the world. ARTE LAGUNA PRIZE 2022 - Artist under the Spotlight. FAKUGESI AWARDS 2022 AWARD NOMINEE ( Digital Arts Category ) FAKUGESI AWARDS 2024 AWARD WINNER ( Digital Arts Category )

Shakoor Bukhuth (Shaun Beyond)

Shakoor Bukhuth aka SHAUN BEYOND, is a Digital Arts Award Winner, multifaceted Graphic Artist, versatile Illustrator, Concept Creator and Existential Designer, born and raised in Mauritius, with now 14 years of experience in fusing multiple creative avenues. What I do as a Graphic Designer - My principal aim is to bring diversified artistic perspectives to your projects, helping you achieve vital first impressions and long lasting impacts when it comes to marketing, advertising, branding and creative illustrations. Following my own methodology, valuable time is allocated to the development of tailored solutions that adapt to each project’s technical and communication needs. What I do as an Illustration Artist - My work is a visual exploration of the metaphysical and psychic realms, delving into alternate realities and possibilities that transcend the limits of conditioned imagination. I am driven by a desire to create surreal and avant-garde worlds, populated by characters infused with mysticism and technology. Through this artistic journey, I express my curiosity about our existence and the ever-evolving understanding of our place within it. I aim to develop a unique language of forms that draws inspiration from both the inner and outer worlds, blending ancient influences with contemporary themes. By reinterpreting various visual languages, I seek to bring them into a modern context, inviting viewers to engage with the complexities of existence and the interplay between tradition and innovation. In essence, my art serves as a bridge between the past and the future, encouraging a rethinking and redefining of our collective narrative. Through this process, I hope to inspire others to explore the limitless possibilities that lie beyond the surface of so called reality, the material and spiritual self, as well as the psychology behind. I represented Mauritius and Africa in various international art and design competitions, as well as in group and solo exhibitions worldwide, and have worked and collaborated with various universities, institutions, companies and artists around the world. ARTE LAGUNA PRIZE 2022 - Artist under the Spotlight. FAKUGESI AWARDS 2022 AWARD NOMINEE ( Digital Arts Category ) FAKUGESI AWARDS 2024 AWARD WINNER ( Digital Arts Category )

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Shakoor Bukhuth aka SHAUN BEYOND, is a Digital Arts Award Winner, multifaceted Graphic Artist, versatile Illustrator, Concept Creator and Existential Designer, born and raised in Mauritius, with now 14 years of experience in fusing multiple creative avenues.

What I do as a Graphic Designer -

My principal aim is to bring diversified artistic perspectives to your projects, helping you achieve vital first impressions and long lasting impacts when it comes to marketing, advertising, branding and creative illustrations.

Following my own methodology, valuable time is allocated to the development of tailored solutions that adapt to each project’s technical and communication needs.

What I do as an Illustration Artist -

My work is a visual exploration of the metaphysical and psychic realms, delving into alternate realities and possibilities that transcend the limits of conditioned imagination. I am driven by a desire to create surreal and avant-garde worlds, populated by characters infused with mysticism and technology. Through this artistic journey, I express my curiosity about our existence and the ever-evolving understanding of our place within it.

I aim to develop a unique language of forms that draws inspiration from both the inner and outer worlds, blending ancient influences with contemporary themes. By reinterpreting various visual languages, I seek to bring them into a modern context, inviting viewers to engage with the complexities of existence and the interplay between tradition and innovation.

In essence, my art serves as a bridge between the past and the future, encouraging a rethinking and redefining of our collective narrative. Through this process, I hope to inspire others to explore the limitless possibilities that lie beyond the surface of so called reality, the material and spiritual self, as well as the psychology behind.

I represented Mauritius and Africa in various international art and design competitions, as well as in group and solo exhibitions worldwide, and have worked and collaborated with various universities, institutions, companies and artists around the world.

ARTE LAGUNA PRIZE 2022 - Artist under the Spotlight.

FAKUGESI AWARDS 2022 AWARD NOMINEE

( Digital Arts Category )

FAKUGESI AWARDS 2024 AWARD WINNER

( Digital Arts Category )

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Graphic Artist / Illustrator at Self-employed / Shaun Beyond
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2014
Launched personal projects Altern-Natives and Oblivion & Other Oddities; commissioned by Adobe for Creative Cloud launch; led a mosaic project with 48 international artists representing Adobe Creative Cloud; exhibition in New York; created illustrations for Adobe InDesign 2014 splash screen and book.
Graphic Artist / Illustrator / Visual Artist at Self-employed / Mauritian Art Collectives (Music Kabinet, Electrocaine)
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2015
Created illustrative posters for artistic events in Mauritius and abroad; visual artist for collectives Music Kabinet and Electrocaine; produced visuals and album covers for international bands (UK, India, Sweden).
Graphic Designer / Artist at KGB Vodka Design Competition
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Winner of KGB vodka design competition; finalist in a design competition launched by Phoenix Beverages.
Visual Artist / Collaborator at La Cité Mécanique / Meta-morphosis
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Collaborated with Meta-morphosis and Gael Froget; created various personal artistic works and illustrations; represented in reunin island projects and international contexts.
Art Direction / Artwork at Sony Music / Metamorphosis
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Approached by Sony Music for artwork creation and art direction; designed a book for La Saga du Rhum; second collaboration with Metamorphosis; mural design and illustrative logo work; selected for Love Always Wins global project.
Concept Artist / Storyboard Artist / Visual Artist at IF Interactive Film Ltd / CONSENSUS GENTIUM / ARTE LAGUNA PRIZE
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2021
Typography design contest winner; concept art and storyboard work for an AI/immersive film; ARTE LAGUNA PRIZE 2021 nomination; group exhibition at Caudan Art Centre; invited / selected for La Guarimba Festival.
Visual Artist / Exhibition Artist at La Guarimba / Arte Laguna Prize / Caudan Art Centre
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023
Artist in the spotlight for ARTE LAGUNA PRIZE 2021; group exhibition at Caudan Art Centre (Mauritius); invitations and participation in La Guarimba Festival (Italy) and related events.
Visual Artist / Digital Artist at AfriCity / Ndigi World / African Digital Art
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Group exhibitions in Dakar; Digital Arts Award nomination; featured in Love Always Wins global project; mural and Afrocentric art collaborations across Africa.
Visual Artist / Exhibitor at Focus Art Fair / Adler / SPECTRUM Mauritius
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Artwork ranked among top 5 at Focus Art Fair, NY via Adler; exhibited at SPECTRUM Mauritius; feature in Beautiful Bizarre Magazine; branding and collaborations with artists.
Concept Artist / UI Designer / Game Designer at Lagoon Software
January 1, 2024 - Present
Contract-based project focusing on concept art, user interface design and game design; ongoing freelance visual artist and graphic designer work (Lakaz D'art / FACTO).

Education

BA (Hons) Graphic Design at University of Technology, Mauritius
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2012

Qualifications

Typography design contest winner (Fontself) / 36 Days of Type
January 1, 2019 - December 25, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services