Hi, I'm Jewel.
I'm an illustrator and graphic designer based in Toronto, ON. I hold an Honours Bachelor of Design (BDes) at OCADU, and am currently continuing my studies at the university in the Interdisciplinary Master's in Art, Media, and Design program (MDes). My practice concentrates on exploring personal and contemporary issues through the lens of my Filipino heritage, and an intersectional feminist perspective. Using stylized imagery and bright colours, my aim is to create visually uplifting work that is also conceptually impactful.
When I'm not creating art or reading about it, I can be found studying classical piano, or using my nintendo switch for incredibly long hours.
What I'm up to:
Currently Reading: Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men
Currently Listening: The Three Point Perspective Podcast
Curriculum Vitae
Education
Present - Interdisciplinary Master’s in Art, Media, and Design (MDes) | OCAD University
2023 - Bachelor of Design, Honours (BDes), Major in Advertising, Minor in Illustration | OCAD University
2019 - Dual Credit Co-op Certificate of Completion: Life Drawing for Animation, Introduction to 3D Animation| Humber College
2019- OSSD, Certificate in Visual Arts: Regional Arts Program, Certificate of Achievement: Core French | St. Thomas Aquinas S.S.
Present - Level 8 Practical Certificate with First Class Honours: Piano, Level 8 Theory Certificate with First Class Honours: Piano | Royal Conservatory of Music
Professional Experience
2023 - Fineline | Design Lead
2023 - Fineline | Graphic Designer
2023 - Camp Quest | Freelance Illustrator
2023 - Highwire Collective | Freelance Graphic Designer
2023- Fineline | Freelance Graphic Designer
2022-2023 - Zift Solutions | Freelance Illustrator
2022 - Partial Gallery | Illustration and Graphic Design Associate
2022 - Highwire Collective | Freelance Graphic Designer
2022 - OCADU CO | Post Growth Summit - Design Lead
2021-2022 - Linux Foundation | Freelance Graphic Designer
2021 - OCADU Student Union | Freelance Illustrator
2021 - Mask4Aid, ArtworxTO, CaST Public Arts, Waterfront BIA | Design Lead and Illustrator
2021 - CaST Portfolio | Freelance Graphic Designer
Organizations, Activities, and Extracurricular Experience
Present - OCADU Student Union | Graduate Caucus - IAMD Program Representative
Present - OCADU Artist Alley | Executive Team Member - Lead
2023 - Fineline Co-Lab | Featured Artist and Cohort Member
2022-2023 - OCADU Artist Alley | Executive Team Member - Illustrator and Graphic Designer
2022 - OCAD University | GradEx 107 Student Monitor
2022 - CRAFT | Project Development Workshop Participant
2022 - Ten Thousand Coffees | Invited Platform Member
2021-2022 - Walter's Music Studio | Concert Assistant
Workshops and Panels
2023 - "From Applicant to Vendor: Crafting Your Artist Alley + Q&A" | OCAD Artist Alley Summer Social
2023 - "Utopia Guided Tour" | Industry Night at GradEx108
2022 - "OCADU Student and Alumni Artist Panel" | Post Growth Summit
Exhibitions and Markets
2023 - OCAD Student Union Art Fair
2023 - OCADU Artist Alley 2023
2023 - Toronto Diversity Fair
2023 - Fineline at GradEx 108
2023 - DemocracyxChange
2023 - Valentine's Artist Alley
2022 - Post Growth Summit
2022 - OCADU Artist Alley 2022
2019 - First Year GDES Student Exhibition
Awards and Scholarships
2023 - OCAD University Graduate Dean's Scholarship
Press and Publications
2023 - "Next Gen Toronto Designers - Ones to Watch" | Interior Design Show Toronto
2023 - "Artist Spotlight - March 2023 Newsletter"| Fineline
2022 - "Policy Reflections: Reimagining Entrepreneurship in a Post-Growth World" | OCAD University Cultural Policy Hub
Let's Work Together.
You can contact me through the following form or by email at pavaojewel@gmail.com.