Education
New York University, Bachelor of Arts, 2026

Certifications
Capture One Certification, 2025

Publications
2025    ISO Magazine, Entropy
2025    Durch Magazine, Doppel
2024    Durch Magazine, Issue I
2024    Vis Major Magazine, Coquette
2024    Future Fashion Group Zine, Upcycled and Core Aesthetics
2023    Vis Major Magazine, Minimalism & Quiet Luxury
2023    Article by Jana Dimikj, TikTok and Fashion; the Rise of Maximalism

Group Exhibitions
2025    The Original Copy: Analog Duplication in Sculpture & Variation, NYC
2024    through the metal gate, Berlin
2024    LOVE N’ THE CITY, NYC

Artist Books
2024    Have I grown up yet?, Edition of 25

Grants
2025    Global Liberal Studies at New York University, Dean’s Global Research Grant: Senior Thesis Grant
2025    Global Liberal Studies at New York University, Dean’s Global Research Grant: Open Research Grant for a Creative Production

Select Commissions
2025    Shirley Am for MGM Models and Active Model Management
2024    Stella Gray, You’re the Guy That Got the Girl to Leave

Internships
2025    ALT-HOUSE, NYC
2025    Bridge Showroom, NYC
2025    Shayne Oliver Group, Berlin
2024    The Meaningful Social Club, Melbourne
2024    Rock Agency, Melbourne

Voluntary Roles
2025    Co-Chief Editor and Head of Design, Durch Magazine, Berlin
2024    Editorial and Design Team Member, Durch Magazine, Berlin
2024    Creative Director and Graphic Designer, Vis Major Magazine, NYC
2024    Submissions Team Member, Fusion Film Festival, NYC
2024    Co-Organiser, NYU Global Liberal Studies Zine Fair, NYC
2022    Head Lighting Designer, Trinity College Musical, Melbourne

Awards & Screenings
2023, 2024, 2025    Dean’s List
2024   Martin J. Wygod Global Scholar
2021    Emerging Filmmaker Award, Peninsula Film Festival
2021    Finalist, Lantern & Light International Children’s Film Festival
2021    Runner Up, STUFFIt Student Film Festival
2021    Official Selection, All American High School Film Festival
2021    Official Selection, Setting Sun Film Festival
2021    Official Selection, G Independent Film Festival
2021    Official Selection, Canberra Short Film Festival
2021    Official Selection, Ipswich Film Festival for Youth
2021    Official Selection, Bass Coast Shorts Film Festival
2021    Official Selection, Melbourne Lift-Off Film Festival 

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