Ken Sando

Ken Sando

Aka: iKen

Key skills: 

An atypical wastrel trying to succeed on his dim wits, bad luck and ugly countenance.

Education history: 

1999 - 2002: 3 years at Eastern Institute of Technology, Taradale.
2003 - : Postgraduate Masters course at Auckland University of Technology.
(incomplete)

Year of Graduation: 
2002
Formal qualifications: 

Visual Art and Design Degree.
Trade Certified Decorator.

Work history: 

I had a job once...

Creative achievements: 
  • 2011: Set design and construction for Rochelle Spence Dance Studio production of The Yellow Brick Road
  • 2010: Solo exhibition iSpy, sponsored by Spex Eyewear, at the Napier Club. Napier
  • 2010: Solo exhibition Collop [A Slice of Life], sponsored by Creative Napier, at Starving Artist Cafe. Napier
  • 2010: Shirley Shoes Art Competition, Place Winner.
  • 2010: Set design and construction for Rochelle Spence Dance Studio production of The Cicle of Life.

  • 2009: Solo exhibition run in conjunction with the Poet's Picnic at Ngatarawa Winery, Bridge Pa, Hastings. 

  • 2009: Set design and construction for Rochelle Spence Dance Studio production of Alladin.

  • 2008: Participated in National Drawing Award

  • 2008: Exhibited work in Vagina Monologues Exhibition at Hastings Opera House

  • 2008: Set design and construction for Rochelle Spence Dance Studio production of Peter Pan.

  • 2007: Set design and construction for Rochelle Spence Dance Studio production of Bad Jelly.

  • 2006: Donated work for fundraising auction for Matisse Reid.

  • 2006: Exhibited work in The Affordable Art Show, Auckland.

  • 2006: Solo exhibition at Willow Gallery, Napier.

  • 2006: Chelsea 100 Exhibition at Taupo Museum and Art Gallery

  • 2005: Winner of Taupo Cancer Support Group’s Video cover competition.

  • 2005: Participated in Art of NZ Trust show, Lantern Gallery, Havelock North.

  • 2005: Provided work for Hawke’s Bay Museum’s fund-raising show Artrage.

  • 2005: Group exhibition as part of Spark 05, an international contemporary show, Hamilton.

  • 2004: Solo exhibition iKen at Creative Napier Art Gallery

  • 2003: Group exhibition EXPOSED at the Taupo Museum and Art Gallery

  • 2003: Group exhibition Forever Stone at the Taupo Museum and Art Gallery

  • 2003: Commissioned to design logo/brand for EXPOSED exhibition, Taupo District Council

  • 2002: Offered placement on the AUT Art and Design Postgraduate MA Degree

  • 2002: Graduate of EIT Visual Art and Design Degree course.

  • 2002: Peter Biggs, Chair of Arts Council of New Zealand Toi Aotearoa, purchased all of my works from Fast Forward exhibition.

  • 2002: Group exhibition, Fast Forward, at ‘The Globe’, for Graduands of EIT Visual Art and Design Degree course.

  • 2002: Solo exhibition at the Living Room, Napier.

  • 2002: Commissioned to design wrapping paper with Christmas motifs for national print company, Printstock Publications, Napier.

  • 2002: Group exhibition, 4Play, in the Foyer Gallery, EIT, Taradale.

  • 2002: In partnership with Hugh Bruce developed logo for Paradigm Publications.

  • 2002: Designed logo, advertising and stationary for GKS Ltd.

  • 2001: Group exhibition for EIT L.6 students end of year show at the Community Arts Centre,Hastings.

  • 2001: In partnership with Bill Boag developed and constructed web-site for REBRI.

  • 2001: L.6 Group exhibition in the Foyer Gallery, EIT.

  • 1999: Exhibition of paintings in ‘A Celebration of Taupo’s Creative Talent’.

  • 1999: Solo show at Ad-Lib Cafe, Taupo.

  • 1998: Solo exhibition in St. Andrews Anglican Church ‘Lakeside Garden Fiesta’.

  • 1998: Logo design for the Great Lake Cycle Challenge.

  • 1998: Set design and exhibition of painting in ‘Face to Face’, Taupo.

  • 1998: Design and construction of 3D mural at Taupo Sports Event Centre.

  • 1998: Group exhibition, ‘Fish and Chips’, Taupo.

  • 1998: Creation of Mural for Taupo BMX Club.

  • 1997: Design and Built Christmas parade float for Victim Support, Taupo.

  • 1997: Winner of Great Lake Cycle Design Competition.

  • 1983: Second place in Kiwanis Local Phone-book Competition, Taupo.

  • 1982: Painted Taupo Lions Club winning Christmas Carnival float.

Contact details: 

http://www.iken.co.nz

c/- PO Box 811
Napier
Hawke's Bay 4110

Telephone: (06) 8356561
Mobile Phone: (021) 1412312
E-mail: sando@ihug.co.nz

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