Sephoné Ashley

Motivated creative with engaging personality, versatile skills, and a flexible and innovative approach. Focused, thoughtful and anticipating, with extensive experience in customer service and sales, as well as inside experience of the professional art industry. Known for using imaginative and inventive problem solving skills to increase efficiency, and upbeat, eager work ethic.

• Organised an individual art exhibition 'MaxFactor' at The Bomb Factory Art Foundation, featuring my own work as well as fellow peers. Involved researching and negotiating venue hiring, as well as planning transportation of artwork. Worked with a group to curate the exhibition and artworks to compliment each other etc. Networked with fellow artists and others to invite them to the private viewing and gain exposure.
• Collaborated with a group to arrange an alternative, outdoor, mobile 'exhibition' during COVID19 lockdown, 'Walk The Walk' featuring work of local and international contemporary artists. Adapted innovatively to accommodate government guidelines and changing restrictions during the pandemic, while maintaining quality and enjoyment for viewers,. Also included selling of originals and prints of work by a local artist to viewers of the exhibition. Managed social media marketing for the show to gain publicity, outreach, and network with artists and prospective viewers.
• My artwork was chosen to be exhibited at The Fronteer Gallery in 'The Specimen Cabinet' exhibition.