Guita Andersen

Background

About Guita Andersen

Two-decades of creative visual communication, graphic design and art making Freelance graphic design experience for a Portland’s leading architecture firm and non-profits Planned and curated exhibitions and events coordinating volunteers and resources Established an attractive children boutique in a charming Portland neighborhood Experienced customer service/communication representative for a national retailer David Yurman Specialist at Nordstrom Schools Unifying Neighborhoods (SUN) Art Instructor and Volunteer, Portland Parks & Recreation | 2014 – 2019 Volunteered for outdoor summer camps organized between Multnomah County and PP & R Led programs for recreation, enrichment, art, music, social skill building, and academic support CIVIC AND PROFESSIONAL ENGAGEMENT Rebirth, PLACE | 2020 Solo Exhibition exploring the surreal concept of rituals, both in nature and in life. Full of color and vitality. Work is a direct manifestation of a personal cultural background; born in Brazil and having lived most of my life in Mexico and Central America. Rebirth features the art of handcrafted paper flowers and painted skulls exploring the cultural relationship of the idea regeneration and the celebration of life. The artwork illuminates personal interests in a medium as well as the rhythms and patterns found in nature expressing ideals of beauty and life, culture and environment that surrounds us.