IT'S ALL ABOUT THE STORY.
Salisa grew up consuming the creative content that shapes her into the artist, designer, and educator that she is today. Now, she wants to create her own illustrations, animations, and experiences for the world, to tell her story and inspire others.
Whether it be games, installation, or other interactive interfaces, Salisa designs with the user in mind--the delivery of the narrative is just as important to her. Her artwork, often story sequentials, uses colour and composition to convey mood and emotions.
Currently based in Toronto, Canada, Salisa is studying at OCADu in the Digital Futures program. Her bones are restless for travel, however; got a cool opportunity elsewhere? She's there!
**contact salisajat(@)yahoo.com for resume or work inquiries**
CV
EDUCATION
2017-present OCAD University, Toronto ON, Digital Futures Program—Bachelors of Design
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2019 Digital Futures OPEN Show,OCAD Graduate Gallery, Toronto
2019 [ click here to edit ], OCAD LearningZone, Toronto
2018 Nuit Blanche, Site 3 CoLab, Toronto
2018 Bi Arts Festival, Glory HoleGallery, Toronto
2018 DANCE, DANCE, DANCE, Glad Day Bookstore,Toronto
2018 Digital Futures First Year Showcase,OCAD University, Toronto
2017 Lord Byng Senior Show, Lord ByngSecondary, Vancouver
2016 EA TEEN ANIMATION SHOWCASE, ElectronicArts Canada, Burnaby
2015 Scotiabank Community Art Show,Scotiabank Main Branch, Vancouver
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS & COLLABORATIVE ZINES
2019 “wedding bells”(illustration), PROUD at OCAD U Community Zine, PROUD at OCAD U
2018 “To keep:”(poem), “the end of all things”(illustration), crush zine, Bi Arts Festival
2018 “a modern love story”(illustration), PROUD at OCAD U Community Zine, PROUD at OCAD U
2018 “dreamscapes pt.1”, Dream Zine, OCADU Zine Collective
2017 “SAFETYPSA TIME”, SMASH HIT!, collaborative zine
2017 “after practice ramen”, /forward/, collaborative zine
2017 “waterfight”, EXTRA PRACTICE!, collaborative zine
COMMUNITY PROJECTS / CURATION
2019 Curator; [click here to edit ], OCAD Learning Zone, Toronto
2018 Organizer & Exhibitor; OCAD Artist Alley, OCAD University, Toronto
2016-2017 Curator& creator; EXTRA PRACTICE! artbook; international
2016-2017 Editor-in-Chief;Avolution Magazine; Vancouver
AWARDS
2018 Youth-Led Initiatives for LGBTQ+, Planned Parenthood
2017 OCAD Ada Slaight Scholar, OCAD University
2017 AP Scholar Award for Studio Art, CollegeBoard
2017 1st Senior Zone Prize, The Royal Canadian Legion Poster Contest
2016 EA Teen Animation Scholarship, Arts Umbrella & Electronic Arts Canada
2015 Bronze Winner, The 3rd Youth World Cup Live Painting Competition
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2018-2019 Manufacturing Assistant; Alia Weston Jewellery
2018-2019 Maker Educator & Library Programs Lead; STEAMLabs
2017 Nuit Blanche @ OCAD Gallery Attendant; OCAD
2017 EducationsPrograms Assistant; Richmond Art Gallery
2017 GalleryAttendant; Richmond Art Gallery
2016-2017 In-house Designer; Dragon Hearts Zero!
2016 LeadInstructor In-Training; Byte Camp Education Society
2015-2017 Family Sunday Leader; Richmond Art Gallery