BISOLA ENDURANCE UKA
Lagos,Nigeria
Summary
Accomplished creative professional with expertise in acrylic painting, special effects makeup, and art direction. Demonstrates a strong creative vision and artistic interpretation, ensuring storyline consistency and aesthetic sensibility across projects. Proficient in production design and content creation, with a deep understanding of film set protocols and materials selection. Skilled in blood effects creation, body painting techniques, and wound simulation mastering. Known for excellent interpersonal communication and proactive approach to challenges. Aspires to further enhance creative direction capabilities within dynamic artistic environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
SPECIAL EFFECTS MAKEUP ARTIST
Freelance
Lagos
2024.05 - Current
- Designed and executed realistic injury simulations, character transformations, and creative makeup looks.
- Worked on creative projects, content creation, and album cover body painting.
- Delivered. creative makeups solutions for media and visual productions.
- Kept detailed records of each actor's daily makeup routine contributing to consistency in appearance across multiple days of shooting.
- Demonstrated accurate ageing effects through skilled application of makeup.
- Designed lifelike scars and wounds for dramatic impact on screen.
- Transformed actors into creatures with use of specialised makeup techniques.
- Applied make up on clients for personal, business or performance needs.
Production Designer
Ebony life creative academy / Various independent productions
Lagos
2024.01 - 2024.04
- Designed and developed visual concepts for film and media productions daily.
- Managed set aesthetics, sourcing props, and executing creative setups on schedule.
- Collaborated with directors and creative teams to realise project vision.
- Developed conceptual sketches into full-scale designs using advanced software tools.
- Collaborated with cinematographers to optimise lighting and space utilisation on sets.
- Found appropriate stories and ideas for programming to engage target audiences and hook advertisers.
- Streamlined production processes, resulting in smooth on-set operations.
VISUAL ARTIST
Independent
Lagos, North Ayrshire
2021.04 - 2023.12
- Created original acrylic paintings exploring themes of identity, emotion, healing, and human experiences.
- Produced commissioned artworks for private clients.
- Developed themed art series and exhibition-ready collections.
- Delivered commissioned creative work for private clients.
- Applied artistic research and conceptual thinking to visual development.
- Worked closely with gallery curators to arrange exhibitions, enhancing public engagement with visual arts.
- Promoted own artwork through social media channels, expanding audience reach and visibility.
- Adapted initial ideas, sketches and models into quality paintings.
Education
Foundation Degree in Arts - Production Designing & Art Direction
Ebony life creative Academy
Lagos 2024.01 - 2024.04
Higher National Diploma (HND) - Mass Communication
Lagos State Polytechnic
Lagos 2021.07 - 2023.09
Skills
- Acrylic Painting
- Special Effects Makeup
- Art Direction
- Creative Direction
- Production Design
- Content Creation
- Body painting technique
- Film set protocol understanding
- Wound simulation mastering
- Storyline consistency preservation
- Aesthetic sensibility
Affiliations
- Visiting Art Galleries and Exhibitions, Reading Art and Design Literature, Painting by the Sea, Visual Storytelling, Production Design, Special Effects(SFX) makeup, Art Exhibitions and Cultural Events, Creative Direction
Languages
English
Fluent
Certification
- Production Design and Art Direction For Film & TV
Accomplishments
- Best Make up
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
SPECIAL EFFECTS MAKEUP ARTIST
Freelance
2024.05 - Current
Production Designer
Ebony life creative academy / Various independent productions
2024.01 - 2024.04
Foundation Degree in Arts - Production Designing & Art Direction
Ebony life creative Academy
2024.01 - 2024.04
Higher National Diploma (HND) - Mass Communication
Lagos State Polytechnic
2021.07 - 2023.09
VISUAL ARTIST
Independent
2021.04 - 2023.12