
Marlene ‘Miilo’ C. D’Silva
Multifaceted Artist with experience in Traditional and Digital Art.
Based in Dubai, U.A.E.
EMAIL: contact@miilosart.com
Experience
SELF EMPLOYED/ Artist: 2014 - Present
ART & DESIGN
- Proficient w/digital & traditional mediums, eg: watercolor, oil & acrylic
- Organize & host consultation sessions with clients
- Successfully translate client’s vision into concrete designs ranging from paintings to business cards, logos & graphics
- Handling packaging & shipping for custom paintings
- Provide detailed face painting & body art for events such as community fairs & parties
- Hosted & participated in networking events to increase brand awareness
- Provided detailed face painting & body art for events & individual customers
- Developed NFT Collection: Poker Paws (see below)
ART INSTRUCTOR
- Successfully hosted paint parties events for private parties & corporate team building
- Teaching techniques of mediums & all practical aspects of art to customers
- Facilitating an encouraging atmosphere to people & preparing them for success
- Developed painting strategies for individual pieces
- Hosting & teaching painting sessions to groups of 6 to 200 people from across the country & world (in person & virtual)
CONTENT CREATION
- Creating & planning content (posts, videos, giveaways, etc.) for social media platforms & website
- Conduct keyword research and use SEO guidelines to optimize content
- Use analytics tools to monitor engagement (e.g. comments & shares)
- Successfully growing social platforms:
- Tiktok: 56K Followers (+12M Total Views)
- Instagram: 15K Followers
- Pinterest: 2.7K Followers (+500K Monthly Views)
- Successfully hosted a live art show on Instagram Live featuring other creatives
- Updating website and blog as needed
- Gained firsthand experience in social media marketing through promoting my art
- Collaborated with multiple brands & creators to create content (posts & videos) tailored to their requests
MILONIS FZE/ Head Graphic Designer: 2022
DUBAI, U.A.E.
- Created and developed new NFT project for latest launch called "FIERCECROWD"
- Creating materials by hand or by using technology and programs like Adobe's Creative Suite—including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
- Created content and material for social platforms: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Discord
- Ensured all work aligns with design principles, brand guidelines and company values
- Provided creative input and expertise- Pitched ideas and presenting sketches to the project manager
- Managed workflow efficiently and responsibility for timing and delivery of materials
- Researched information to assist in completing designs
- Researched current trends and implementing them
- Collaborated with team members to develop creative concepts & designs, translating those solutions through to a variety of channels
MORE INFO: Fiercecrowd NFT
CITY ART ROOM/ Art Instructor: 2020 - 2021
CHARLOTTE, N.C.
- Taught techniques of mediums & all practical aspects of art to customers
- Facilitated an encouraging atmosphere to people & preparing them for success
- Developed painting strategies for individual pieces
- Hosting & teaching virtual painting sessions to groups of 6 to 100 people from across the country & world
- Provided detailed face painting & body art for events & individual customers
BAMCUBED QC/ Graphic Design Intern: 2019 - 2020
CHARLOTTE, N.C.
- Designed, developed & delivered custom promotional material to clients
- Collaborated with a team on campaign developments & organized events
- Involved w/advertising & marketing activities including social media, email, web & printing
UNCC GALLERIES/ Gallery Intern: 2019
CHARLOTTTE, N.C.
- Assisted in installation & de-installation for gallery events & art exhibitions.
- Monitored the gallery/galleries & completed twelve two-hours sessions throughout the internship.
Skills
Technical Skills
Soft Skills and Personal Attributes
Education
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHARLOTTE
College of Arts & Architecture - Bachelor of Arts in Art
May 2020
Publications, Exhibitions & Media Appearances
Conteúdo recolhível
Press & Publications
- Fullfly Review - Miilosart: The Next Big Thing in Art
- Charlotte Observer - Charlotte Five: Things To Do
- The Global Goan - Vol 2, Issue 9
- Shoutout Atlanta - Taking Chances: Reflections on Risk
- The Global Goan - Vol 2, Issue 8
- Creative Loafing Charlotte - Big Hearts for Local Arts
- The Global Goan - Vol 2, Issue 7
- Creative Loafing Charlotte - The Paint Party
- Sanskrit Literary Arts Magazine- Year 2020
Events & Exhibitions
- THE WARMACK// The Lotus Function - OCTOBER 2021 - CHARLOTTE N.C.
- STREET COMMERCE// Big Hearts for Local Arts (pt.2) - JULY 2021 - CHARLOTTE N.C.
- HELLA SCARS// Function on The Block - MAY 2021 - CHARLOTTE N.C.
- THE 47 CLUB// Founder’s Day APRIL & MAY 2021 - CHARLOTTE N.C.
- STREET COMMERCE// Big Hearts for Local Arts - OCTOBER 2020 - CHARLOTTE N.C.
- STREET COMMERCE// Free-University Pop-Up - AUGUST 2020, CHARLOTTE N.C.
- POP MARTIN STUDENT UNION GALLERY// Sanskrit Literary Arts Show - FEBRUARY 2020 - MARCH 2020, CHARLOTTE N.C.
- S PIEDMONT COMMUNITY COLLEGE// Juried Show - DECEMBER 2019 - MARCH 2020, MONROE N.C
- 321 UPTOWN LOUNGE// The Platform NC - NOVEMBER & DECEMBER 2019, CHARLOTTE N.C.
- ARMORED COW BREWING CO.// Halloween Show - OCTOBER 2019, CHARLOTTE N.C.
Media: Interviews, Podcasts & Panels
- WOMEN WITHIN x BADDIE WORLDWIDE// Workshop - OCTOBER 2021 - CHARLOTTE, N.C.
- THE HELLA SCARS SHOW// HELLA MIILO - JULY 2021 - CHARLOTTE, N.C.
- RISE & THRIVE// Mentorship Program - APRIL 2021 - CHARLOTTE N.C.
- THE CULTURE CLASH// Ep.2: The Disconnect - MARCH 2021 - CHARLOTTE, N.C.
- VVIP TV - DUBAI// Miilo - VVIP Interview - JANUARY 2021 - DUBAI, U.A.E.