About

Laura Naumenko

Laura Naumenko

My artistic endeavors encompass photography, painting, drawing, and digital media. Through my creative expression, I capture significant moments in various locations. Utilizing diverse mediums enables me to convey different periods and themes. As an artist, I refine my skills to bring forth pieces that resonate with me and others, conveying the beauty surrounding us and addressing contemporary subjects.

My art serves as a means of self-expression, fostering connection and communication with the audience. I am driven by the desire to highlight aspects that often go unnoticed, aiming to elevate the overlooked. My creative process involves immersing myself in the emotions of the moment, maintaining focus to capture and immortalize them, preventing their fleeting nature.

Nottingham, UK
lauras.naumenko@gmail.com

Exhibitions

14 Apr – 22 Apr 2021

EXPOSURE

BA Fine Art 1st Year Exhibition

Ruskin Corridor & 3D Annex, Cambridge School of Art, East Rd, Cambridge, CB1 1PT

21 May – 31 May 2021

Phìlo-Poèm

International Contemporary Exhibition

M.A.D.S. Art Gallery Milano, Corso S. Gottardo, 18, 20136 Milano MI, Italy

3 Nov – 12 Nov 2021

re-emerge

BA Fine Art 2nd Year Exhibition

Ruskin Gallery and Balcony, Cambridge School of Art, East Rd, Cambridge, CB1 1PT

17 Feb – 27 Feb 2022

NO IMAGINATION

BA Fine Art 2nd Year Exhibition

The Grafton, 46 Grafton Centre, Cambridge, CB1 1PS

15 Feb – 8 Mar 2023

MIDPOINT

BA Fine Art 3rd Year Interim Exhibition

Ruskin Corridor, Cambridge School of Art, East Rd, Cambridge, CB1 1PT

8 Jun – 23 Jun 2023

Graduate Showcase

BA Fine Art Degree Show

Ruskin Gallery and Balcony, Cambridge School of Art, East Rd, Cambridge, CB1 1PT


Resume

Education

2020 – 2023

BA (Hons) Fine Art

ARU / Cambridge School of Art, Cambridge, UK

Grade: First-Class Honours.

Developing individual practice, exploring and experimenting with new processes and media, engaging with contemporary practice and theory; including photography, painting, drawing, graphic design, illustration, printmaking, performance art, film and video, digital media, installation and site-specific approaches.

2016 – 2020

Advertising Design

Riga School of Design and Art, Riga, LV

Qualification: Visual Advertising Design Specialist.

Learning graphic design that involves creating visual concepts, using software, and applying design principles to produce competitive advertising ideas. It also includes tasks like logo, poster, and exhibition design, focusing on graphic identity and visual expression.

Experience

Jun 2022 – Jun 2024

Digital Production Assistant

Acteon Communication Ltd, Cambridge, UK

  • Implement page and screen layout designs.
  • Build content using graphic, audio and animated assets.
  • Test and QA the finished material.
  • Assemble assets and deliverables for client handover.
  • Contribute to the creative process with Studio colleagues.

Sep 2021 – Sep 2022

Student Ambassador

ARU, Cambridge School of Art, UK

  • Support academic staff during course presentations and talks.
  • Assist with set-up and dismantling of Open Day rooms and materials.
  • Ensure prospective students feel welcomed, informed, and engaged throughout the event.

Jun 2020 – Feb 2022

Social Media Editor

Siena Home Ltd, Riga, LV

  • Creating commercial photo and video content.
  • Communicating with clients and partners.
  • Designed banners for sales and emails.
  • Ensured brand consistency across assets.
  • Product placement on social media @salonssiena

Jun 2021 – Dec 2021

Digital Communications Assistant

ARU Summer Internship

  • Updating content for the ARU App and on-campus info screens.
  • Modifying leaflets and posters via Adobe Cloud.
  • Editing and adding subtitles to videos, ensuring accuracy.

May 2021 – Sep 2021

Ice Cream Scooper

Jack's Gelato, Cambridge, UK

  • Delivered fast, friendly customer service and handled transactions accurately.
  • Maintained a clean and hygienic workspace throughout each shift.
  • Restocked flavours, toppings, and paper goods as needed.

Jun 2019 – Aug 2019

Multimedia Design Intern

uzvediba.lv, Riga, LV

  • Designed social media visual assets for marketing campaigns.
  • Contributed to board game design including concept development.
  • Assisted in video production, editing and motion graphics.
  • Represented the company at Lampa festival and captured event photography.