About

Andreina van Maanen

I am a graduate from the University of Pennsylvania who studied Communications and minored in Fine Arts Photography. Originally from Caracas, Venezuela I speak Spanish, English and French. I'm an avid photographer, allowing me to practice visualization and editing skills, and I aspire to one day see client work somewhere on a billboard, ad or product (is that too much to ask?).

Over the years I have interned in various different areas of media. I'm was recently at Saatchi & Saatchi in NYC, working with clients such as HSBC, Head & Shoulders, OLAY, Pampers and Godiva. In the summer of 2016, I worked for a creative communications agency called Newlink Group in social media marketing where my clients included MTV LATAM, various hotels in Latin America, Cervecería Centro Americana, luxury homes/resorts in Nicaragua and new business. Spring semester, I interned at The Print Center, a gallery in Philadelphia where I helped manage artist clients, organize board meetings and run the annual Philadelphia Art BookFair. In past summers, I broadened my creativity by working for fashion designer Wayne Lee and creating both a digital and a print book collection of designs for the designer to showcase. I also extended my graphic design knowledge and organizational skills by working as a personal assistant for graphic designer Victoria Gomez of VKREATIV and Luxury Art Books, where I helped design resort books for W South Beach and Aqualina.

My work ultimately defines me. While some I hold more dear than others, each project I have created has allowed me to learn something new in media and the way I can convey a message and affect others. What I love about creating something is the ability to gather inspiration from anything and everything to people, places and even other forms of art. My travels, upbringing and general growth throughout life influence how my work is created and evolves. The more I see the world, the more I want to capture it in whatever way I can. Inspiration is everywhere and you can find it in the most unexpected places. I wish to create impact and have those watching to receive a message which stays for them even after they have seen it. 

_Now that you scrolled down this far, here are 3 Loves of Mine: Ludwig my dog, Almodovar and Arepas (If you've never had one, prueba una AHORA).