ABOUT US

Arnis’ work focuses on research based design – graphics, typography, photography and film. Before joining Blue Rhino Art Consultancy, Arnis was working as a graphic designer at a fashion design company based in London, as well as working on freelance projects. Prior to arriving in London, he worked at a public relations agency in Latvia specialising in media communications and event organisation. 

• 2018       Bachelor of Arts / Graphic Design Communication, University of the Arts London Chelsea College of Arts 
• 2006      Master of Communication / Public Relations and Professional Communication, The University of Queensland

Anastasia Anastasiadou is a Greek Art Consultant who received an MA in History of Art from UCL in 2021. She has gained experience working at a commercial gallery in Athens, Greece, and has completed a curatorial internship at Benaki museum in Athens. Combined with her theatrical background, Anastasia is interested in studying art for both its physical and nonphysical value.

Louis Chapple is a curator and writer from London, and founder of the online platform Studio Chapple. His academic and curatorial research is concerned with contemporary art from Africa and the Middle East. Having gained a BA in History of Art from Goldsmiths College, Louis has worked at renowned institutions such as Alison Jacques Gallery, Frieze, and the Peggy Guggenheim Collection in Venice. He is due to start an MA in Curating Contemporary Art at RCA this September. 

Louis has been involved with numerous projects and exhibitions. He co-curated the Ashurst Emerging Artist Prize 2020 winner’s solo exhibition, and worked on several underground projects for the 58th Venice Biennale, including the Picnic Pavilion at Casa Punta Croce and Emma Akmakdjian’s performance piece ‘(Re)tracing Routes’.  He has also conducted work as an independent advisor at several international art fairs, including the 2019 edition of Art X Lagos and the third edition of 1-54 Marrakech. As well as his work in the art world, Louis is also a jazz pianist, radio presenter and DJ.

Born in Russia in 1990, Alisa Lisovskaia has been practicing and studying art. Alisa graduated from BA and MA programs in Russian Universities, RSUH and MSU, specializing in foreign languages, European history and art. She completed two internships at Bologna and Ruhr Universities. Being an exhibition coordinator and curator, Alisa has worked for more than 5 years in leading Moscow museums. In 2019, Alisa moved to the United States where she worked for the SAIC in Chicago, then moved to New York where she was accepted onto the Sotheby’s Institute of Art MA program, Art Business. Alisa collaborates with Russian magazines by publishing articles about the global art market.  

My name is Maria Pleskacova, I was born and raised in Riga, Latvia. I am Currently studying a BA Music Business And Arts Management degree in London. From early childhood, I was engaged in Rhythmic Gymnastics, as a Latvian Champion and Latvian Olympic champion, after more than ten successful years, I received the status of an International Master of Sports. In addition, I have applied myself to a range of different roles. I have worked as a choreographer, dance teacher, photographer, event and competition organizer, as well as gained experience in TV and Digital Production, music, psychology, and stage management. However, I was always passionate and interested in the arts. For a long time, creative people have inspired me the most. Spending 10 minutes working with a creative person gives me energy and motivation for at least a month. Therefore, I decided to become a part of the creative industry, so I could inspire people as well as being inspired by others. 

Maryam is based in Iran. She graduated from the University of Tehran with a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in the visual arts. Practicing various fields of art and completing supplementary courses such as Postmodernism, Feminism and Sociology of Art, gave her a unique opportunity to develop her interests in the contemporary arts. Her passion for playing a role in society motivated her experiences working as a lecturer at the University, whilst managing her own Art school as a director. Before coming to Blue Rhino, she began working as an Art therapist in a research therapeutic project in the University of Tehran’s institute of cancer. These experiences helped Maryam to recognise her interests in public art, which she utilises to pursue a career in the creative industries. Maryam is working as an assistant curator at Blue Rhino Art Consultancy.

I was born in Mauritius and moved to England in 2016 to purse my tertiary studies. After completing a Joint Honours Bachelor in Art & Design and Psychology at the University of Worcester, where I developed a studio practice in painting and sculpture, I enrolled in a master’s degree in Art Museum and Gallery Studies at the University of Leicester. There, I focused my dissertation research on the perception of art mainly contemporary public art sculptures by the public which triggered my interest to actively my art accessible to a greater audience. Now, I am living in London where I endeavor to pursue a creative career where I could bring the arts closer to the public.

Eleanor was born in London and is a recent History of Art graduate from the University of Manchester. Having studied a range of art movements and genres, it is contemporary art that she is drawn to. Her studies were therefore grounded in the topic of women in contemporary art and the subjective nature of beauty and aesthetics. Eleanor is now living in London and is working as an intern at Blue Rhino Art Consultancy.  

Daniel J. A. Opolot is a practicing Fine Artist, and is pursuing a Bachelor’s degree at Loughborough University, England, in Fine Art. His practice is rooted in exploring landscapes and identity through emulsion, etching, and aquatint printings; the years he has dedicated to its study and research has lent to his strong knowledge in contemporary, and 20th Century art history.

Born in Iraqi-Kurdistan, Ahwa grew up in Scotland before moving to London where she now lives and works as an illustrator, editor, and assistant coordinator for Blue Rhino Art Consultancy. After obtaining her undergraduate degree in Illustration & Visual Media at LCC, she then went on to study MA Philosophy, specialising in aesthetics. By combining both her interests in art and philosophy, she conceptually and creatively explores how critical theory and contemporary art practice intertwine. Ahwa is deeply interested in finding a niche between the cross-pollination of cultures, ideas, and abilities that has shaped her practice today.

Sajjad graduated from UCNA in Visual Communication Design, where he specialised in graphics. He received his postgraduate degree in Animation from Soore University of Art. He is deeply interested in the digital arts, including CGI, motion graphics and 3D design. He is also passionate about design and new media, such as AR (augmented reality) and 3d video mapping.

• M.A. in Animation Direction
• B.A. in Visual Communication Design

• Professional Graphic Designer, Digital Illustrator & Motion Designer, Since 2001.
• Manager of Soore Animation Association, 2016-2018.
• Director of the Bang Poyai Animation Festival, 2018.
• Top Level Designer in 99designs.com, Since 2011
• Member of Iranian Motion Graphics Designer Association.
• Member of ASIFA Iran.

• Winner in International Motion Arts Awards 1, USA, 2012.
• Screen show in International Motion Festival Cyprus, 2013.
• Official Selected in 10th Fajr International Visual Arts Festival, 2018

Nazli Naserifard is an Iranian artist who works for Blue Rhino Art Consultancy as a graphic designer.

Meysam Oliyaei is a graphic designer who lives and works in Iran. Upon creating the design of the logo, Meysam works for Blue Rhino Art Consultancy as a graphic designer.

Burçe Saraçoğlu is a Turkish curator, born in Istanbul in 1995. In 2018, she gained her degree from Istanbul Kültür University in the department of Art Management and Communication Arts. After working in various galleries as an independent curator, Burçe continues her curatorial work at Blue Rhino Art Consultancy