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Jessica Van Rensburg

Arts Registrar at Spier Arts Trust
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Seasoned arts administrator and curator with expertise in fine art, printmaking, and graphic design.
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Location
City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa, ZA
Languages
  • Afrikaans -
  • French -
Skills
  • Fine Art
  • Printmaking
  • Research
  • Illustration
  • Graphic Design
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Jessica Van Rensburg is a seasoned arts professional with a strong background in fine art, printmaking, and graphic design. She has worked as an Arts Registrar, Gallery Manager, and Consultant Art Collections Manager, and has completed a Master of Art in Fine Art with Distinction from the University of Cape Town. She has also been involved in various research projects and has developed a range of illustration and graphic design skills. With her extensive experience in the arts sector, Jessica has honed her skills in research, illustration, and graphic design, and has a deep understanding of the art world. She is well-versed in the care and management of art collections, and has a keen eye for detail. Jessica's expertise spans a range of artistic mediums, including fine art, printmaking, and illustration. She is a skilled researcher and has a strong understanding of the art market. Jessica has worked in various settings, including museums, galleries, and universities, and has developed a strong network of contacts in the arts sector. She is a highly skilled and experienced professional with a strong passion for the arts.

Experience

  • Spier Arts Trust
    • Stellenbosch, South Africa
    • Arts Registrar
      • Dec 2019 - Present
      • Stellenbosch, South Africa

  • University of Cape Town
    • Michaelis School of Fine Art
    • Masters of Art in Fine Art (MAFA) with Distinction
      • Jan 2011 - Jun 2015
      • Michaelis School of Fine Art

      My dissertation, entitled, “Ethics of the Dust: on the care of a university art collection”, was completed under the supervision of Professors Pippa Skotnes and Carolyn Hamilton in October of 2014. My thesis explores the role of the university as art collector, the relevance of the university art collection and the responsibilities that the institution has toward the art objects in its care. I was also a participant of the Centre for Curating the Archive (CCA), the Archive and Curatorship (ARC) programme and the Archive and Public Culture (APC) initiatives at UCT for the duration of my postgraduate studies.

  • Constitutional Court of South Africa
    • Consultant Art Collections Manager
      • 2015 - 2015

  • Self-Employed
    • Graphic Designer & Illustrator
      • May 2009 - Dec 2010

      I have specialised in detailed, hand-rendered illustrations including reproductions of maps and manuscripts for the museum context, where the original was deemed to fragile for transportation or display. I continue to undertake graphic designs projects and whimsical illustrations for pleasure.

  • Global Art Information
    • Gallery Manager
      • Nov 2008 - May 2009

      Gallery Manager of the South African Print Gallery part of the Global Art Information (GAI) Group.

Education

  • 2011 - 2012
    Michaelis School of Fine Art, University of Cape Town (UCT)
    MA (FA), Archive & Curatorship
  • 2004 - 2007
    University of Cape Town
    BA (FA), Fine Art (Printmaking)

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