Seon Yamana
London
Summary
Core Value
Reflecting on the series of projects I've done so far, even dating back to my foundation year, I found it surprising that the core value in my creative practice, ‘visual aesthetics', has been and will continue to be consistent. My favourite quote of a designer is “Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful.” by William Morris.
Audience
The people I would like to reach through my work are especially those who are not fully aware of ordinary pleasures they can get by just observing the environment around them. For instance, feeling the change of seasons can be counted as one of those small pleasures, as it informs you the power and beauty of nature. For me, art is a form of luxury that can enrich people's lives, and illustration is a tool I am familiar with the most and can use well to provide that luxury for others.
Themes
The main themes I would like to address through my work include the beauty of nature, seasonality, and food which all connected to my personal interests and what I value in my life. My favourite film director Hayao Miyazaki from Studio Ghibli said ‘You might not realise but this world is beautiful. I make a film that communicates the beauty of the world', and which resonates with me. The driving force of my creativity often has roots in the desire of express and communicate the beauty of things, emotions, and moments that I find in my daily life.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Front of house waiter
ASSA
London
05.2022 - Current
As I am studying as a student, I have been working as a front of house waitress at a casual Korean restaurant at Soho. Although the job itself is not related to my academic study, after working a few years now I came to realise that the experience itself is very valuable. Here are a summary of my insights into my part time job so far:
- Building a good relationship with my manager and colleagues was one of the most important things at the workplace. I am always aware of being a responsible employee through both two-way communication and my work attitude.
- To be honest, working was a waitress in the hospitality industry was a kind of job I have never imagined of myself doing. However, I do enjoy providing customer service and also seeing various new skills I learned improving over time. After I graduate my university, I would love to find a job in the field of art and design, however I also believe that doing a job that seems to be outside of your preferences does not mean you cannot find any values in doing it.
- After 2 years, I have become able to manage a queue (welcoming and allocating the customers to the tables) which is probably the most difficult and crucial role in a busy restaurant. By taking this role, my skill to think and act flexibly according to circumstances has significantly developed.
Education
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - Language A: literature, Language B, History, Biology, Visual Arts, Mathematics
Eisugakkan High School
Japan 09.2019 - 03.2021
Foundation Diploma in Art and Design - Illustration
Camberwell College of Arts
London 09.2021 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Arts with Honours - Graphic Communication Design
Central Saint Martins
London 09.2022 -
Skills
- Hand-Drawn Illustration
- Commitment to Visual Aesthetics
- Thinker, I am always thinking
- Dreamer, but not a daydreamer
Affiliations
- FOOD ・food photography・cafe & bakery hopping・reading cookbooks but not cooking......
- MUSIC・playing the piano・transforming music into visual images
- LITERATURE・reading books & local magazines・writing stories
Languages
English
Advanced
Japanese
Native
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Weaknesses
- Currently a non-digital person, but willing to learn new skills and incorporate digital elements into my work
- Prefer working quietly and independently, which can be a strength but also a weakness as it limits opportunities to share my work as well as to listen to other people's ideas
Timeline
Bachelor of Arts with Honours - Graphic Communication Design
Central Saint Martins
09.2022 -
Front of house waiter
ASSA
05.2022 - Current
Foundation Diploma in Art and Design - Illustration
Camberwell College of Arts
09.2021 - 06.2022
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - Language A: literature, Language B, History, Biology, Visual Arts, Mathematics
Eisugakkan High School
09.2019 - 03.2021
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