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Writer, Researcher, Social Media Manager and Illustrator with a passion for stories
Joana Avi-Lorie
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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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I’m a writer and artist looking for new challenges. I'm passionate about tackling the current Climate Emergency and fighting for Social Justice, Equality, and Human Rights.
My background in architecture, psychology, storytelling, and art consultancy gave me a unique set of skills that I trust to produce the best story you need.
Currently enrolling in an MSc by Research at the University of Edinburgh. Research topic: How mainstream entertainment for children is delivering the message of the climate emergency we are facing and how these narratives affect the awareness and mental health of the audience.
Developing a fantasy/mystery book series and animated series adaptation for Middle Graders with the backdrop of environmental crisis.
Collaborating with environmental NGOs managing online events and preparing school talks about climate change adaptation. Litter picking.
In love with all forms of storytelling and fascinated by all sorts of animals.
My background in architecture, psychology, storytelling, and art consultancy gave me a unique set of skills that I trust to produce the best story you need.
Currently enrolling in an MSc by Research at the University of Edinburgh. Research topic: How mainstream entertainment for children is delivering the message of the climate emergency we are facing and how these narratives affect the awareness and mental health of the audience.
Developing a fantasy/mystery book series and animated series adaptation for Middle Graders with the backdrop of environmental crisis.
Collaborating with environmental NGOs managing online events and preparing school talks about climate change adaptation. Litter picking.
In love with all forms of storytelling and fascinated by all sorts of animals.
Markets
United Kingdom
Industries
Language
English
Fluently
Spanish
Good
French
Fluently
Ready for
Larger project
Ongoing relation / part-time
Full time contractor
Available
My experience
2020 - ?
job
Event Manager
SCANN.
I am responsible for organizing and facilitating #JustTransition Tuesdays 4 Climate (currently as online events due to COVID-19). My role includes updating the Social Media guides for SCANN,
moderating, and facilitating online evens using Zoom Pro and creating and managing the events on
Evenbrite.
moderating, and facilitating online evens using Zoom Pro and creating and managing the events on
Evenbrite.
Social Media, Event, Online, Social, Manager
2020 - ?
job
Portuguese Associate
Artiscience Library.
Responsible for the cultural interchange between Portugal and Scotland, facilitating communication,
collaboration and offering interpretation and translation.
collaboration and offering interpretation and translation.
2017 - ?
freelance
Writer and Illustrator
Joana Avi-Lorie.
Writer and Illustrator
I have spent the last two years developing my skills as a writer and illustrator working on several different projects and researching the global impact of climate change, particularly the way the media reports the issue and the way this
impacts upon children and young adults.
I decided to self-fund the writing and illustration of 'Wildfire' a contemporary novel with middle-graders (ages 8-12) as my
target audience. The novel, written in four parts, addresses the many aspects of climate change. To reach a wider audience I
am working with an awarded scriptwriter on an animated series adapted from the same story.
I have spent the last two years developing my skills as a writer and illustrator working on several different projects and researching the global impact of climate change, particularly the way the media reports the issue and the way this
impacts upon children and young adults.
I decided to self-fund the writing and illustration of 'Wildfire' a contemporary novel with middle-graders (ages 8-12) as my
target audience. The novel, written in four parts, addresses the many aspects of climate change. To reach a wider audience I
am working with an awarded scriptwriter on an animated series adapted from the same story.
Illustration, Writing, Illustrator, Educational projects, Education
2017 - ?
project
#ShitGirlsDoProject
Joana Avi-Lorie.
I started #Shitgirlsdoproject in 2017 as an illustration project on the Social Media platform Instagram. Through a spontaneous and organic process, my “girls” and quotes jumped from the pages of my notebooks and from my Instagram account onto the walls of Lisbon, Oporto, Paris, London, Manchester and Edinburgh as street art pieces. #Shitgirlsdoproject speaks of women’s empowerment through vulnerability, irony, curiosity, bravery, resilience, and love.
This highly successful project has generated a lot of interest and has been widely shared on Instagram. The images have also made their way into prints, gadgets, home decor and apparel through my Redbubble, Design by Humans and Society6 online stores. I also have a partnership with ST!NK (Germany) for apparel sales.
This highly successful project has generated a lot of interest and has been widely shared on Instagram. The images have also made their way into prints, gadgets, home decor and apparel through my Redbubble, Design by Humans and Society6 online stores. I also have a partnership with ST!NK (Germany) for apparel sales.
Illustration, Digital Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Apparel, Design
2016 - 2018
job
Art Consultant
Whitewall Galleries.
Employed by a reputable UK contemporary art gallery, I was responsible for advising clients on the acquisition of contemporary art including paintings, drawings, photographs and sculptures. My role also included responsibility for
hosting art exhibitions, purchasing pieces at auction at a variety of UK locations and budget responsibility of up to
£50k. I was also responsible for the social media management, marketing and content writing for the website and newsletters.
hosting art exhibitions, purchasing pieces at auction at a variety of UK locations and budget responsibility of up to
£50k. I was also responsible for the social media management, marketing and content writing for the website and newsletters.
Social Media, Marketing, Writing, Budget, Social media management, Management, Website, Content, Hosting, Social, UP
2014 - 2016
project
The Oversharing Sessions
The Oversharing Sessions were cultural events hosted by different Lisbon venues that promoted exhibitions, performances, experimental art and the communication of artists working in a variety of different fields. It also promoted charity work and community projects.
Event management, Event planning, Event coordination, Event development, Event design, Exhibition design
2015 - 2015
job
Junior Architect
Câmara Municipal de Oeiras.
Working for the Council, I was responsible for assisting the Senior Architects in the design of solutions for
public spaces and creating technical drawings and plans for building, using computer-aided design and drafting
software program.
public spaces and creating technical drawings and plans for building, using computer-aided design and drafting
software program.
Design, Technical drawings, Software
2012 - 2014
project
Psychology of School in Primary Schools
My final dissertation for my Masters Degree aimed to understand how the Cognitive Development and Development of Spatial Cognition can be applied in the intelligent design of school space to improve the psychological and social well-being and optimize the learning results of the young students.
University of Lisbon
Research, Writing, Communication, Educational projects
2012 - 2014
job
Autocad Draftsman
Atelier do Chiado.
I was responsible for creating technical drawings and plans for building by using computer-aided design and drafting software program.
Design, Autocad, Technical drawings, Software, Autocad
2010 - 2010
job
Exhibition Assistant
unknown.
My role was helping to set the exhibition 'Let's Talk about Houses' at CCB Lisbon, one of Portugal's most respected cultural centers, and assist the visitors with any questions during their time at this interactive exhibition built in the program of the Lisbon Architecture
Triennale.
Triennale.
Architecture
2007 - 2008
project
A Year with Autism
My final project for the subject 'Project Area' in High School consisted of spending the year volunteering with APPDA in Lisbon, spending time with resident autistic children during their several activities. My group produced a short book describing the experience and what we learned from the condition in discussion with doctors, therapists and the families.
University of Lisbon
Writing, Research
My education
2020
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2022
University of Edinburgh
MSc, Research
MSc, Research
2011
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2014
University of Lisbon
Masters, Architecture
Masters, Architecture
2008
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2011
University of Lisbon
Bachelors, Architecture
Bachelors, Architecture
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