Alexandra Aquilina
Screen Printer | Illustrator | Designer
Berlin, Germany
01522 6550563
be.net/AlexandraAquilina
Alexandra is a one-woman ink show known as ScreenGirl. A master screen printer, designer and illustrator, with a passion for feminist pop-culture and cats. She loves to create, whether it is by getting her hands dirty and building things, by drawing fine art illustrations, baking, making music or performing. She is also an activist for women’s rights in Malta.
Work Experience
Freelance
Master Print maker
- Freelance hand screen printing on textiles, paper and other substrates
- Screen printing workshops
- Live screen printing during events
- Online store
Clients include:
Berlin Ireland Pro-Choice Solidarity, Lima, Driller Queens, Black Ink Press, WeWork, Crockford's Sprachreisen, Petrolettes, Mueran Humanos, Steve's & Co, TBWA/ANG, Nadine Noko, Sea Puppy, Brikkuni, Patches Market, Sick of Ants, Skimmed, Troglodyte Crew, Thomas Camilleri.
- Screen printing workshops
- Live screen printing during events
- Online store
Clients include:
Berlin Ireland Pro-Choice Solidarity, Lima, Driller Queens, Black Ink Press, WeWork, Crockford's Sprachreisen, Petrolettes, Mueran Humanos, Steve's & Co, TBWA/ANG, Nadine Noko, Sea Puppy, Brikkuni, Patches Market, Sick of Ants, Skimmed, Troglodyte Crew, Thomas Camilleri.
April 2012
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Germany
Freelance
Designer + Illustrator
Digital and print design for clients including:
Golden Box (inc. Berliner Meisterköche) + dBs + Petrolettes + Crockfords Sprachreisen + Sick of Ants + Coach & Horses Pub + Get Funky Events + Babettopolis
Golden Box (inc. Berliner Meisterköche) + dBs + Petrolettes + Crockfords Sprachreisen + Sick of Ants + Coach & Horses Pub + Get Funky Events + Babettopolis
February 2010
-
Germany
J.B. Stores
Graphic Design and Marketing
Graphic Design, Advertising and Marketing for a Maltese Department Store which specializes in ready made fashion wear, home textiles, carpets, curtains and other home appliances as well as curtain fabrics, fashion and occasion fabrics, and cut to measure carpets.
August 2012
- March 2015
Malta
Coach & Horses
Event coordinator
Organising, planning and promoting events, liaising between performers, venue owner & sound engineers. Event specific decor creation. Social Media and mail marketing. Additional roles included doing the sound on acoustic nights + designing posters/flyers.
August 2011
- June 2012
Malta
Miranda Publishers
Graphic Designer
Conceptualization and production of advertising campaigns for local companies, photo cataloguing, creation of flash banners, website updates and preparation of books for printing.
August 2011
- July 2012
Malta
JB Stores
Fashion Designer and Consultant
Advising clients on garments and fabrics for special and formal occasions according to body type and trends. Creating displays for colour trends, fabrics combinations and designs and dressing mannequins. Additional roles included assisting in purchasing, stock take and acting as a cashier.
May 2009
- July 2012
Malta
Education
MCAST Art And Design
Higher National Diploma in Graphic Design
September 2010
- June 2012
Mosta, Malta
University Of Malta
Bachelor of Psychology (Hons)
Additional units in: Photography and Artistic Research through Graphic and Fine Art
September 2005
- July 2008
Msida, Malta
Languages
English (Native),
Italian (Advanced),
Maltese (Native),
German (Conversational),
Skills
Creative,
Creative,
Diligent,
Flexible,
Hardworking,
Multi-tasker,
Organised,
Originality,
Quick Thinking,
Screen Printer,
Self Motivated,
Time Management,
Women Led,
Additional Information
Additional Experiences and Exhibitions:
Creator and illustrator of the Moon Crystal Tarot
Music Videos:
Jarvis put the record on - Superlove
Hopes and Dreams - BlackFawn
Generations 14 - BlackFawn
Markets:
PATCHES MARKET
BERLIN PUNK ROCK MARKET
DRUCK BERLIN
ANTI-XMAS MARKET
Exhibitions:
MALTA DESIGN WEEK
MCAST END OF YEAR EXHIBITION
Collaborative Projects:
PROP BUILDING for Dessa's Fire Drills music video
ERASMUS Hair, Design and Beauty project (magazine and event photography) in Scotland
INTERNET SAFETY VIDEO for the Commissioner of Children in Malta
Painting of MURALS for two Primary Schools in Malta Software:
Experienced: Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign, Snapz (CMS software created by Icon)
Working knowledge: Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photo Mechanic, Dreamweaver, Fireworks,
Basic Experience: Flash, Flash Catalyst Recommendations:
“Alexandra is probably one of the hardest-working students I have taught in my three years teaching at MCAST. I have also worked with Alexandra on a music video and I was impressed with the sheer energy and determination she possesses. Alexandra has an intuitive and creative mind, evolving drawing skills and she's a quick software learner. She can also stick to tight deadlines, and although she likes to take charge of whatever project she's working on, she still respects other's opinions and is a good team player. Anyone would therefore be lucky to have Alexandra as a part of their team / company.” December 10, 2011
Moira Zahra, Illustrator and Graphic Design and Interactive media Assistant Lecturer, MCAST, taught Alexandra at MCAST Art and Design Mcast
Creator and illustrator of the Moon Crystal Tarot
Music Videos:
Jarvis put the record on - Superlove
Hopes and Dreams - BlackFawn
Generations 14 - BlackFawn
Markets:
PATCHES MARKET
BERLIN PUNK ROCK MARKET
DRUCK BERLIN
ANTI-XMAS MARKET
Exhibitions:
MALTA DESIGN WEEK
MCAST END OF YEAR EXHIBITION
Collaborative Projects:
PROP BUILDING for Dessa's Fire Drills music video
ERASMUS Hair, Design and Beauty project (magazine and event photography) in Scotland
INTERNET SAFETY VIDEO for the Commissioner of Children in Malta
Painting of MURALS for two Primary Schools in Malta Software:
Experienced: Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign, Snapz (CMS software created by Icon)
Working knowledge: Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photo Mechanic, Dreamweaver, Fireworks,
Basic Experience: Flash, Flash Catalyst Recommendations:
“Alexandra is probably one of the hardest-working students I have taught in my three years teaching at MCAST. I have also worked with Alexandra on a music video and I was impressed with the sheer energy and determination she possesses. Alexandra has an intuitive and creative mind, evolving drawing skills and she's a quick software learner. She can also stick to tight deadlines, and although she likes to take charge of whatever project she's working on, she still respects other's opinions and is a good team player. Anyone would therefore be lucky to have Alexandra as a part of their team / company.” December 10, 2011
Moira Zahra, Illustrator and Graphic Design and Interactive media Assistant Lecturer, MCAST, taught Alexandra at MCAST Art and Design Mcast