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About Me

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My name is Malebo, but most people call me Em. I'm a visual designer and lighting artist with a background in narrative design.

During my studies as a narrative designer, I embarked on a journey to find my way to bring a story to life. After experimenting with many disciplines and techniques, I discovered my love for lighting and composition.

As a designer, I love working on projects that focus on dystopian or otherworldly settings. I enjoy using my discipline to make environments feel goosebump-inducingly real.

Before pursuing studies in Game Design, I honed my skills as a special effects makeup artist and body painter, mastering the art of transforming the human form into fantastical creatures, characters, and paintings. Driven by a passion for storytelling and creating art on unique canvases, I approach my craft with attention to detail, recognizing the power of subtle nuances in creating immersive narratives. To me, games are an art form, and I want my art to be able to speak for itself!

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Education

2024 - present

Lighting for Games & Films

CGMA

2019 - 2023

Game Design

HKU (Dutch University of The Arts, Utrecht)

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2016 - 2019

Allround Makeup Artist

Rijn IJssel

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I'm currently taking the 'Lighting for Games' and 'Lighting and Shading for Film Production' short courses at CGMA to help me improve my skills in 3D engines and software.

At HKU I took classes in design, writing, and prototyping. Because my curriculum didn't include classes in lighting and composition I didn't discover this passion until my final year.  But ever since I did, I've started to eat, breathe and live lighting!

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My journey started as a makeup artist. I loved body painting and FX makeup because it allowed me to bring the surreal to life.  At Rijn IJssel, I got the opportunity to take a class in ZBrush Creature Design. I soon realised the infinite possibilities of 3D software and decided to continue my studies and pursue a career in games.

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Nominations & Awards

2023

Nomination 'Taste of Fame' 

Rotterdam Test & Play

2023

Double Honours

HKU

2019

Student of The Year Award

Rijn IJssel

2019

Cum Laude

Rijn IJssel

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