Ruta Vaketaite
Ruta Vaketaite is a multidisciplinary visual artist, illustrator and designer currently based in Vilnius, Lithuania.
Most of her works are made by traditional mediums including drawing, painting and print, such as screen print and relief.
Proficient in Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, After Effects) most of my works are digitalised and edited accordingly with digital mediums.
During the time at London College of Communication (former London College of Printing) at UAL, Ruta have been exploring subjects of Illustration, Printmaking, Installation Art, Concept Art & Graphic Design.
In her personal practice Ruta explores themes of Psychology, Mythology, Traditions and and how it is relating to our modern 21 Century society. Ruta strives to challenge ideas and concepts and with a hard working & positive attitude. She's keen to achieve the best execution possible.
EDUCATION
2014 (summer) Vilnius Academy of Arts - Graphic Design (foundation course)
2016 - 2017 Middlesex University - Illustration
2017 - 2020 University of the Arts London (London College of Communication) - BA(hons) Illustration & Visual Media
EXPERIENCE
Illustrator
UK Greetings
01/2020 - 06/2020
Working closely with market leading publishers and stationary
company UK Greetings, I designed my own collection of greeting
cards, notepads, and gift dressing.
Graphic Designer
WaterAid
09/2018 - 01/2019
Working in a collaborative team on a life brief with WaterAid to
produce an idea, graphic realisation, publications and posters to
raise awareness of the organisation.
Supervisor
Urban Baristas
07/2018 - 06/2019
Managed and maintained a fast pace coffee shop in the heart of
busy London while also attending University BA degree.
Receptionist / Sales Assistant
SHEDlondon
06/2017 - 08/2018
SHEDlondon is a photography studio combined with wine,
magazine & coffee shop. Performed daily administrative
functions such as answering calls and emails, greeting visitors,
invoicing, and also took care of the wine & coffee shop helping
customers to find the best they're looking for.
CONTACT
Let’s work together on something great!
ruth.vak@gmail.com
ruth.vak@gmail.com