THE DARKNESS VIDEO ART
BIO
Jessica Prioste
Jessica Prioste is a Brazilian published writer, actress, and producer at The Darkness Video Art. She is an international student proficient in Business Administration and Multimedia, with a rich background of Art Teacher.
SkillsLanguages: Portuguese (native), English (fluent).
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•Artistic Abilities: Acting, directing, creative writing, visual arts, multimedia production, and interdisciplinary performance practices.
•Project Management: Skilled in managing artistic projects from conception to execution, including grant writing, team coordination, and fostering audience engagement.
•Event Planning & Coordination: Experienced in supporting and facilitating fairs, exhibitions, and cultural events. Skilled in roles such as receptionist, educator, and visitor guide, ensuring smooth operations and a positive attendee experience.
•Creative Vision & Societal Inquiry: Passionate about exploring societal structures and human emotions through art, challenging perceptions and fostering meaningful dialogue.
•Human-Centered Artistic Approach: Dedicated to creating emotionally resonant work that explores the complexities of the human experience, engaging empathy and insight.
•Empathy & Healing Through Art: Natural ability to connect with individuals and communities, using art as a transformative tool for healing and personal growth.
Professional Experience
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Founder of The Darkness Video Art- Chicago Il. (2018 – Current)
Own project in the performing field based on psychological growth, wild woman archetype, and dreams.
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Producing and acting.
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Editing videos.
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After Effects.
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Photoshoot
ESAG- Escola Alexandre de Gusmão, Sao Paulo Brazil. (2010-2017) Private school for Middle and High School.
Instructor of arts for children and adolescents in secondary education and High School.
Teach visual arts to +300 students from art history to practical activities that include different medias such as paper, painting, clay, and plaster.
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Develop a curriculum that includes theatre and dance art modalities.
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Introduce students to folkloric manifestations in dance.
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Cultivate a variety of age-appropriate lesson plans.
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Create an environment where students develop their playful and critical thinking through concrete and abstract concepts.
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Encourage students to express their own personalities and thoughts.
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Use varied supports and tools for pictorial activities to develop their aesthetic sense.
Achievements
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Three pages published in the book “Essential Flights-Arranged Words”. A collection within 23 new authors by Luminosa Produções Artísticas. Opening of Denise Stoklos, in 2021.
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Sponsored by Eaton and Basf with 200,000 (Brazilian currency) to performer and produce a play adapted from one of the most important names of the Brazilian literature, Machado de Assis, in 2012.
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Indicated the best supporting actress in the VII edition of Cacilda Becker Festival Theater, in 2007.
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Education
Certifications & Professional Programs
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Computer Systems Institute — Chicago, IL (2020–2024)
Certificate in Digital Multimedia, Marketing, and Business Administration.
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Midwestern Career College — Chicago, IL (2017-2019) (ESL)
English as a Second Language.
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(FPA) Faculdade Paulista de Artes — São Paulo, Brazil (2009)
Licensed Program in Arts Education
Granted a professional teaching license, qualifying for work as an art teacher at the secondary and high school levels in Brazil.
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SENAC — São Paulo, Brazil (2004)
Professional Certification in Technical Theater and Acting.
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High School — São Paulo, Brazil, Year of Completion: 2000
Alfredo Inácio Trindade Municipal School.
Freelance Event Planning (2009-2017)
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lead receptions and provide logistical support for trade shows with up to 5,000 attendees.
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Greet and orient visitors.
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Educator in cultural institutions.
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