© 2023, Marek Gollan
Greetings!
Hi! I’m Saari, a visual artist from northern Germany. My work is inspired by pop culture, tattoo art, fashion and my own identity. Digital illustration and animation are my main media; however, I also enjoy designing fashion, filming and editing video essays.
Thank you for visiting my website :)
In my current degree, I have gotten a solid introduction to all major fields of media work; film, photography, animation, game, and production design. Throughout my time in Hong Kong, I had the opportunity to find my personal field of focus and my creative style through repeated practical work.
The first three semesters of my studies spent in Germany focused on media theories and philosophy as well as the historical background of media.
Internship at
Ds Express Multimedia
As part of my Highschool curriculum, I spent valuable time together with the industry specialists of Ds Express Multimedia. This experience gave me first insight into project management, interacting and communicating with clients and finances.
Education
2020-2024
Double Degree Creative Media
Leuphana University & City University of Hong Kong
2018
2017-2018
Student Exchange
Karachi Nagano Highschool, Osaka
Living in Japan for a whole year during Middle school taught me many important lessons about cultural diversity and communication. I continue to be in contact with my host family from Osaka and visit them whenever my wallet allows.
2011-2020
Highschool Degree
Anne Frank Schule Bargteheide
My school lays a strong focus on group work and personal expression. In Middle school, I was inspired and supported by my homeroom teacher, who I stayed friends with until today and even got commissioned by. He gave me the freedom and guidance to push my boundaries and explore my creative skills.
© 2023, Marek Gollan
Volunteering
I was more prepared for my second participation in SIGGRAPH as a student volunteer and could network with several industry specialists, recruiters, and fellow volunteers. I am excited to continue being part of the community and building connections in the computer graphics industry.
Attending and supporting the number one major international computer graphics convention gave me new insights into the industry and allowed me to make new friends in the field. I enjoyed working in a team and was inspired by my volunteer friends’ stories and work.
2023
Student Volunteer
SIGGRAPH USA, Los Angeles
2022
Student Volunteer
SIGGRAPH ASIA, Daegu
© 2023, Marek Gollan
Since April 2024, I have been supervising the company’s digital presence by creating and managing content for social media and newsletters, creating advertisements on Google, and overseeing the company website.
Further, am responsible for conceptualizing and producing animated explainer videos to introduce the company’s products and inform customers. More about my work for Solvie here!
Marketing Manager at
Karma Tattoo & Piercing
During my stay in Hong Kong, I got the opportunity to do some marketing work for the Karma brand. This included social media posts, branding, and print products. Find out more here!
Experience
2024
Animator and
Marketing Manager at
Solvie und Kollegen Unternehmensberatung
2022-2023
© 2024, Nilai Pavlovic
