Alissa Pradera

- Aided in the launching of Comic Con exhibition Zooming Superheroes: From Dyes to DPI (July - October 2023).
- Created social media postings getting the word out about exhibitions residing in the gallery space.
- Worked the front desk welcoming gallery visitors, answering phone calls, and opening/closing the gallery.
- Collaborated with fellow workers in the set up and breakdown of exhibitions in the gallery.
- Networked and received a behind the scenes look for exhibition planning, marketing, and execution.

Link to Scarfone Hartley Gallery Reel (produced by Pradera): https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cu9qps_tse8/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

- Managed social media accounts by creating engaging content and postings for upcoming and past alumni events. Produced a social media calendar, mapping all social media posts for the year ranging from reels, announcements, holiday posts, alumni engagement, and others.
- Aided in the launch of UTs alumni network UTampa Connect. Created a variety of digital graphics, social media reels, printed materials, and giveaway opportunities that brought in more than 400 new users to the platform in one week, touching over 2,000 social media accounts on Instagram and Facebook.
- Helped in the set up, execution, and breakdown of various events such as Senior Brunch, Gasparilla Brunch, Alumni Weekend, Minaret Society Dinner, and others.
- Created digital graphics for invitations, stickers, campaigns, alumni email newsletters, mailed swag items, and presentations for board gatherings.
- Worked with neighboring offices on specialty projects, including logo design for campaigns and marketing.
- Collaborated with various UT alumni and boards for projects, social media planning, event coordination, and more.

I presently am an open commissioning artist. Starting in January 2023 I began accepting commissions of various art types: portrait drawings, acrylic paintings, digital media art design (for social media posts, gaming play mats, and more), and more. Drawing with graphite and charcoal are my medium of choice, but I have a large skill set that enables me to create works of various types. If you are interested in a commission or want to connect about something in the world of art, contact me today! Feel free to dm me on Instagram (@artbyalissa) or via my website (www.artbyalissapradera.com). Pricing and services available can be found on my site as well.

Link to Commissions on Website: https://www.artbyalissapradera.com/commissions

This is a multi-iteration series. The project began as an artist book produced in the fall of 2023, made with handwritten text, colored plastic sheets, and printed black and white original photos. Since then, a video and four painted works have been added to the collection. Conceptually, the series as a whole draws inspiration from the Truisms (1977) produced by contemporary neo-conceptual artist and writer Jenny Holzer. Mirroring Holzer’s use of language and simple compositions, I created my own aphorisms that summarize several “truths” I have discovered in the 20 years of my life thus far. In my painting iterations, I used oil paints and clear acrylic sheets etched with text using lasercutting processes. Each painting has a direct connection to a particular trauma or memorable moment from my life, which ties in with the audacious statement that is associated with each piece. The use of acrylic created a link to the series’ initial creation as an artist book and its usage of plastic sheets. The layer of etched text rests on top of the painting, much like a contact lens sits on top of a corena, requiring spectators to peer around and through the text in order to see the painted image that lies beneath it. This is related to the observation that because of our strong feelings of hope, love, or desire, people frequently choose to ignore the obvious signs, cautions, and facts that are put in front of them, regardless of how damaging or unpleasant the end result may be. I want my work to bring attention to the harsh realities that affect a great number of people and are frequently a part of the human experience, but are rarely spoken. I hope for younger audiences understand that they are not alone in experiencing such circumstances, and that these realities are just a natural part of growing up. Link to Instagram Reel (@artbyalissa): https://www.instagram.com/reel/C6OkKodrPWv/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Neon is the UT literary and arts magazine, publishing student-created, solicited and edited fiction, nonfiction, poetry, visual art and more since 1978. Three of my artworks were chosen for inclusion in the magazine's volume 46.

The First Avengers: The Series is a collection of six Marvel-inspired artworks. The series consists of graphite pencil line drawings pasted on digital comic collage prints outs. Lead Marvel characters featured consist of Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, Hulk, Black Widow, and Hawkeye. The series was created to highlight my passion and love for the Marvel universe and Disney brand.