Award-winning Matte Painter and Concept Artist Yvonne Muinde has built an accomplished career spanning over 20 years, contributing to numerous high-profile films. Yvonne is a professional artist and renowned visual effects artist in the film industry, with an impressive portfolio that includes The Hobbit, Black Panther, Guardians of the Galaxy, Avatar, and more. She has played a pivotal role in crafting several iconic and unforgettable scenes.
From 2009 to 2018, Yvonne excelled as a Matte Painting HOD and Supervisor at Weta Digital and Scanline VFX. Leading teams of matte painters, concept artists, and environment artists, she collaborated closely with multiple departments to bring stunning visuals to life. Her leadership ensured the creation of seamless, high-quality artwork and immersive, believable environments.
Before transitioning into visual effects, Yvonne honed her artistic skills as a fine artist and muralist. Her work has been exhibited in galleries and collections worldwide, and she was commissioned to create a mural installation for the Blair-Caldwell African American Library in Denver, Colorado. As the creative art director and founder of Ikweta Arts, Yvonne continues to push her creative boundaries.
Moderator : David ADELEKE
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One voice. One story. One spark to start the day: 30 Minutes to shift perspectives.
Each morning of the Forum, we open with a solo talk: short, sharp, and unforgettable. The Morning Talk is a 1 hour stage dedicated to a thinker, a visionary, a doer. Artists, entrepreneurs, inventors, activists, scholars… They come alone on stage with a simple goal : share one powerful idea that can change the way we see the world.
What to expect :
- Personal stories with a universal resonance
- Bold ideas that confront power, systems, and culture
- Visions of the future from people already building it
- Creative and political provocations
- Intimate insights from minds you rarely hear solo
Speakers
- Yvonne MUINDE, Matte Painter [Co-founder of Vis.Age (Kenya)]
Capacity: 150 people
