Yandisa Qata

Illustrator and Graphic Designer by trade and independently driven and deadline oriented. Adaptable and experienced in working with large teams managing project progress and documentation. Passion for design and image generation that enables me to research and incorporate new effective methods for design, marketing and Project management.

Gallery TA (Teaching Assistant) at Now Gallery at Open Window (2025-02 – Present)

Post Graduate student assisting the art gallery at the Open Window institute with exhibition preparation and documentation. Communicating with artists for exhibition, managing the art inventory, facilitating exhibition installation and social media posts.

• Communicating with artists with regards to exhibitions and artwork logistics.
• Documenting and cataloging artworks and artist information.
• Designing and printing signage or exhibition
• Aiding in exhibition installation and set up.
• Aiding in the preparation and set up of multiple successful exhibitions within the year.

Canvas Technician at THE ITALIAN ART SHOP/THE CANVAS COMPANY (2026-02 – 2026-07)

• Measuring, Cutting and Assembling Stretcher Bars
• Stretching & Cutting Canvas.
• Quality Control
• Stretching, Packing, and Handling artwork
• Became the Primary Canvas Technician after 2 months
• Mentored and Trained two new hires over my time working as a Canvas Technician.

Studio Assistant / Graphic Designer at Nelson Makamo Artist Studio (2023-06 – 2025-02)

Compiling and designing artwork catalogs for purchasing clients. Artwork documentation, handling and minor curatorial support. Archived, photographed and documented artworks held in storage to create a reliable backlog of works. Aided in logistics and transport of artwork. Collaborated with various galleries as part of the studio team to ensure quality display of works and communicating with suppliers to ensure art materials are fully stocked.

• Designing catalogues for purchasing clients
• Participate and document information exchanged during meetings.
• Photographing, documenting and archiving artworks.
• Facilitate safe transport of artwork to and from studio
• Communicated with suppliers to order and maintain art materials.
• Aided in installation and exhibition of artworks.
• Photographing documenting and populating a full digital archive of 300+ of Nelson Makamo's artworks from scratch
• Aiding in the creation of exhibited collages via image sourcing and printing.
• Contributing to the creation of artworks via aiding Nelson Makamo in his Studio
• Aided the team in exhibiting several exhibitions world wide as part of the Nelson Makamo Studio team

Crew Member at Just Like Voodoo Productions (2021-11 – 2022-02)

• Maintaining preserving film equipment
• Boom mic operator
• Assistant lighting technician.

BA of Arts in Visual Communication & Illustration (2024)