barbara pella
My story in a nutshell
colours cultures collabs
I draw inspiration from nature, structures and everyday things. New environments and unexpected situations give me positive energy. The choice of material I use depends on my mood and the subject. This is why my work cannot be reduced to a single style.
What remains constant is my visual language: less is more, with room for a bold splash of colour.
curriculum
vitae
I was born and raised in Stuttgart (Germany). After high school I moved to The Netherlands. I studied there, got married, and gave birth to my twins. Many good memories!
In 2014, we moved to Czechia for work. An inspiring decision that opened new perspectives.
Language Skills
German (native speaker), Dutch (fluent) English (fluent), Czech (good).
Education
- 1998-2001: Audiovisual Design at the Willem de Kooning Academy, Rotterdam, NL — Bachelor’s degree.
- 1996-1998: Graphic Design at ArtEZ University of the Arts, Arnhem, NL
- 1983-1994: Hölderlin Gymnasium, Stuttgart, DE
Personal and Professional Qualities
Versatile, optimistic, spontaneous, talkative, sympathetic, honest, involved. Solution-oriented, eager to learn.
Fields of Activities
Concept, Design. Computer graphics, paintings, felting, sewing. Coordination, event organisation. Public speaking, communication. Creative thinking, attention to detail, seeing possibilities.
Selection of Work Experience
- August 2023-present: Founder of NGO AMA WEAR – fashion for people with one breast, primarily after breast cancer.
- 2001–present: Freelance graphic designer, illustrator and artist.
- 2009-2011: Co-founder of a shop for handcrafted products (art, jewellery, home accessories, clothing) and studio for communication in Rotterdam, Netherlands.
- Between 2001 and 2009, I worked on several projects as a freelancer for Dutch design and marketing agencies and museums. Direct clients included Audi AG, Chabot Museum, Netherlands Architecture Institute and Dutch ministries.
- 2007: Concept and production (preparation, filming, editing, and post-production) for a documentary film about faith in Breda, commissioned by the Dutch city of Breda for Open Monument Day.
- 2006: Concept, production, and execution of a public art exhibition as part of the Open Monument Day (“Open Monumentendag”), commissioned by the Dutch city of Breda.
- 2000: Internship with the Dutch filmmaker Noud Heerkens.
Would you like to discuss a collaboration, purchase an artwork, or provide feedback? I look forward to hearing from you.