B ANNA NA
M Y N A M E I S A N N A B A N N A N A .
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A N N A M A R I A A B B R U Z Z O
I am B_Anna_na and I love what I do.
I am a Gemini. I love bananas and pink is my favourite colour. More importantly, I believe in living life artfully and with deliberation.
In order to convey who I am, I should tell you the following:
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“ I A M N O T A D E S I G N E R . ”
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“ W H E N I W A S S I X Y E A R S O L D , C A R M E N H E R R E R A C H A N G E D M Y L I F E . ”
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B_anna_na Carmen Herrera
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SHAPE COLOR FORM FUNCTION T YPOGR AP SCALE CONTR AST 8
PHY “I discovered geometric abstraction and color.”
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I A M A P A R T N E R , A S T R A T E G I S T A N D A F A C I L I T A T O R
I am not a graphic designer, a furniture designer or an interior designer. I am a creative, an aesthete and a philocalist.
Art is mythical and transcendent, while design is functional. The proliferation of design and art are important, fostering sensibilities within people , helping them view the world differently—to think and feel differently. Art has the power to change us at the most basic level.
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I F O R E C A S T , I D E N T I F Y , V I S U A L I Z E , C O N C E P T U A L I Z E , C R E A T E , C O L L E C T , C U R A T E , C O M M U N I C A T E , C O N N E C T , A N D D E S I G N
My approach, regardless of the mandate is rooted in problem solving. My process results in one well-studied and meticulous solution. My clients receive the one that will solve their problem. Nothing more. Nothing less.
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B ANNA NA
I have been fortunate enough to have
My admiration for German aesthet-
been taught by creatives around the
ics and process, gave me an appre-
globe. I am Venezuelan born of Ital-
ciation for the rationale behind good
ian descent, residing in Montreal and
design - how form follows function
working internationally. I have lived
and how all design elements must be
and traveled to dozens of countries
introduced with reason. I learned that
around the world and as a result,
designers should aim to be problem
speak five languages fluently.
solvers, and, while German design is austere and minimal it is also pleasing
My design aesthetics are rooted in
to the eye and most of all, timeless.
a my North American reality. I have studied and lived abroad; my world is
Through Japanese aesthetics, I un-
imbued with a universal perspective.
derstood the importance of how
I am a disciple of Italian aesthetics.
one presents him or herself and their
I was roused to dream very early on.
work. I learned that art and design
My cultural background and time
could be both powerful and silent.
in Italy allowed me the freedom to embrace my eccentricity, to crave all things beautiful.
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D M A D
E L I B E R A T E , I N D F U L N D E F I N I T E .
As a combined result of my influ-
The philosophy of the Bauhaus res-
ences, my aesthetic is based on my
onates strongly with me—the idea of
experiences and education; as well
creating a “total” work of art. All arts
as my contextual realities. It doesn’t
should be brought together. I believe
stray far from the core principles of
fashion to be as significant as typog-
design; my work bold while discreet.
raphy or architecture for example.
Playful, while controlled, and never
The sensibilities introduced by the
gratuitous.
various arts bring forth a well rounded perspective to every day life.
I strive to be deliberate in my approach. Every element I bring forth
Design should be both inspirational
when working on a project is brought
and necessary; pertinent collabora-
forth mindfully. I see myself as a max-
tions always result in stronger, more
imal minimalist. I love excess, but
well rounded projects.
I work hard to master the lost art of editing.
Except for maybe a shot of espresso and a laugh or two.
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B L U R R E D L I N E S : A R T , D E S I G N A N D I N D U S T R Y
Understanding how artists have been involved with Industry in the past and evaluating why this continues to be such a fruitful relationship is essential in order to contribute adequately to the dialogue. I pride myself in studying why certain collaborations do well while others fail.
I think of myself as an “ideas” person. Proposing innovative ways to sell art, through the creation of special installations or projects that showcase artists and designers. Consider me a “thinker” that finds the right fit between artists, medium, companies and disciplines.
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“ B R I N G I N G C O M P A N I E S
A T T E N T I O N T O T H R O U G H A R T . �
Seeking relevant collaborations Finding ways to create new social interactions and business opportunities that reinforce the local culture, values and traditions. I sell Ideas that sell Art.
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E X H I B I T I O N
B_anna_na Joseph Drapell
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E X H I B I T I O N
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B_anna_na Joseph Drapell
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Q I N G D A O T R A I N S T A T I O N
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青 岛 站
The tulips are in Blossom at the international Tulip festival
B_anna_na Ronald Van der Hilst
in Qingdao, China.
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I R E N E N E A L
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L’objet d’Art: Socially conscious.
B_anna_na Irene Neal
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ART11
I R E N E N E A L
4643 Sherbrooke West, Mtl, Suite 4, Westmount, Qc. Canada, H3Z 1G2
514.892.2662 art11.com art11@info.ca
Irene Neal Attraction, 2014
Mixed Media on Paper, 22" x 28" Unique
Irene Neal Attraction, 2014
Mixed Media on Paper, 22" x 28" Unique
Irene Neal Bonding, 2012
Mixed Media on Paper, 22" x 28" Unique
Attraction, Irene Neal, 2014
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Irene Neal Bone of Contention, 2012
Mixed Media on Paper, 22" x 28" Unique
8 Irene Neal Boop Boop de Dooper, 2014
Mixed Media on Paper, 22" x 28" Unique
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Playful while
B_anna_na
controlled, never gratuitous.
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I P R O P E L A R T
Art creates a sense of unity that flows through all elements of a business or a person. An entity needs to have a concrete sense of itself, to understand what it is and where it is going. Art can act as a foundational base for the abstracted components that make up one’s essence. I believe that art can contribute to a company’s bottom line. Creating opportunities for collaborations allows companies the possibility to contribute to the development of the arts. This exchange between art and commerce is essential.
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“ A R T C A N C O N T R I B U T E T O A C O M P A N Y ’ S B O T T O M L I N E . ”
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A R T & E A U : A M I C R O D O C U M E N T A R Y
B_anna_na Simon Normand
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A R T & E A U : A M I C R O D O C U M E N T A R Y
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A company should contribute to the development of the arts.
L’art est culture
B_anna_na
L’eau est nature.
Simon Normand Dornbracht, CL1
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A R T & E A U : A M I C R O D O C U M E N T A R Y
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B_anna_na
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“ A I M I N G T O P R O P E L A R T A N D A R T I S T S I N A W A Y T H A T I S R E P R E S E N T A T I V E A N D T R U E T O W H O T H E Y A R E A N D T H E I R A R T . ”
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M I L L W O R K
B_anna_na Cazzaniga
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M I L L W O R K
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B_anna_na Fornasetti
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“ C R E A T E A D I A L O G U E T H A T G I V E S A R T I S T S A N A U D I B L E A N D R E L E V A N T V O I C E . ”
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R E S I D E N T I A L D E V E L O P M E N T
B_anna_na Brancusi
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R E S I D E N T I A L D E V E L O P M E N T
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B_anna_na Brancusi
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E V E R Y T H I N G A B O U T Y O U R P R O D U C T A N D Y O U R I N D U S T R Y , I W I L L L E A R N A S N E E D E D
I care about your brand’s development.
I use design thinking to create everything from your marketing campaigns, to launching new ideas and so forth.
I care less about your perceived end result and more about what you are communicating to your brand ambassadors. Everything about your product and company, I will learn as needed.
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R E T A I L S P A C E
B_anna_na Ronan & Erwin Bourellec Kvadrat Cloud
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B_anna_na Jim Keen
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V A G A B O N D H O T E L
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B_anna_na Jim Keen
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S T U D I O - T A G
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B_anna_na David Wittig
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