Glikeriya Shotan

About

Her career began in an unconventional setting as the owner of an underground techno club in a post-Soviet factory, which she transformed into a cultural landmark in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Over the past seven years, Glikeriya has organized numerous events and festivals, collaborating with artists worldwide. She also introduced the influential lifestyle magazine “The Village” to Kazakhstan, significantly impacting the local media landscape. Additionally, she has been a vital supporter of local businesses, providing them with affordable spaces and fostering a creative community. Besides organizational and legal responsibilities, Glikeriya managed all visual communications for her venue, leaving a lasting mark on the poster culture in Kazakhstan. Growing up in a family of civil engineers and biologists, she developed her graphic style with a mix of technical precision and scientific curiosity. Her style is systematic yet playful and experimental, reflecting her interests in worldbuilding, technical innovation, community creation, and developing identities for various venues and events. She is curious about graphic design education, third spaces, and cultural experimental events that bring people from different backgrounds together. Glikeriya is also interested in graphic design as a tool for building a sense of belonging for various social groups, combining it with deep research about the socio-cultural impact of capitalism on younger generations.

Experience

• Teaching Assistant · Rhode Island School of Design09-01-2022 – 05-01-2024

  Assisting professors at Rhode Island School of Design in critiques and workshops for Design Studio IV and UnMaking Studio. Guiding students to explore their design identity and experiment with various media tools, I helped cultivate a supportive and innovative learning environment. Assisted students in refining their design projects by providing constructive feedback, suggesting design references, and offering guidance on conceptual development and execution. Encouraged students to conduct research and push boundaries in their design work. Collaborated with professors to provide valuable feedback and mentorship to aspiring designers.

• Virtual Production Team · (add)ventures06-01-2023 – 08-01-2023

  Assisted the production team in campaign filming. Learned and utilized Unreal Engine software for commercial purposes, creating realistic environments for projects.

• Art director / Co-owner · Vzletnaya05-01-2015 – 08-01-2022

  Founded and directed a unique cultural venue; managed visual communications and poster design; handled events, festivals, and legal responsibilities; booked artists worldwide and collaborated with sponsor brands; organized two educational programs making significant contributions to the musical and educational landscape.

• Co-Owner · The Village Kazakhstan03-01-2017 – 04-01-2018

  Created engaging native advertisements and adapted the magazine's look for the local audience; managed special projects and art-directed journalistic investigations; tailored the website to appeal to the local audience; followed brand guidelines and ensured high-quality output; focused on enhancing journalism standards and advertisement quality in Kazakhstan.

• Graphic Designer · Anykey.kz11-01-2015 – 08-01-2016

  Created visual assets, including display ads, marketing emails, social media graphics and campaigns in collaboration with the marketing team, booklets and promotional materials.

Education

• Rhode Island School of DesignMaster's degree, Graphic Design
• Brown UniversityModern Culture and Media
• Kazakh Leading Academy of Architecture and Civil EngineeringBachelor's degree, Graphic Design
• UNESCO School of Art and Design after A. KasteevSecondary Education, Fine/Studio Arts, General

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