BIOGRAPHY

Cross-disciplinary artist, designer, researcher

Guus Vandeweerd completed his master's degree in graphic design at PXL-MAD School of Arts in 2023. During his studies, he focused on digital identity, particularly avatars, exploring the complexities and implications of how we represent ourselves in the digital realm. In addition to his academic work, Guus broadened his knowledge and skills through an internship at Artificial Intelligems, where he continues to actively participate in collaborative projects with the collective and other talented individuals. Currently, Guus is involved in various graphic design projects and continues his research on digital identity at PXL-MAD School of Arts and Corda Campus, working closely with Dr. Prof. Ine Vanoeveren to go deeper into the impact of digital identity on our lives.

EDUCATION
QUALIFICATIONS

  • Master of Visual Arts (Graphic Design)
    PXL-MAD School of Arts, Hasselt, BE
    September 18, 2022 - June 30, 2023

  • Bachelor of Visual Arts (Graphic Design)
    PXL-MAD School of Arts, Hasselt, BE
    September 18, 2019 - June 30, 2022

  • C2 English (English Intensive Course)
    EF Education First, New York, New York, US
    July 1, 2019 - July 31, 2019

  • Tutor Adobe Illustrator (Jewellery Design & Gold and Silversmithing)
    Hogeschool PXL: Hasselt, BE
    2024/01/18 to present

  • PXL virtual VR job beurs
    Hogeschool PXL: Hasselt, BE
    2024/01/18 to 2024/05/31

  • Researcher (MAD-Research (media, art and society)
    PXL-MAD School of Arts: Hasselt, BE
    2023/09/18 to present

  • Researcher in virtual events (Beyond Reality)
    Corda Campus: Hasselt, BE
    2023-07-01 to present

  • Researcher in virtual presentation (PXL-Research (Ondernemen)
    Hogeschool PXL: Hasselt, BE
    2023/09/01 to 2023/12/31

  • King Kong Magazine design
    King Kong studio
    Does not Apply

  • Research Internship (postdoctoral research of dr. Anneleen Swillen)
    Hogeschool PXL: Hasselt, BE
    2022/05/01 to 2023/6/30

  • Graphic Design Intern (Sempertex Europe)
    Genk, BE
    2018/09/01 to 2019/06/30

  • Graphic Design Intern (Drukkerij Peasen)
    Oudsbergen, BE
    2018/04/02 to 2018/04/15

  • Graphic Design Intern (Municipality As)
    As, BE
    2017/09/01 to 2018/06/30

CAREER BACKGROUND

EXHIBITIONS
PERFORMANCES
TALKS

  • Exhibition Agents of concern
    FRAME (PXL-MAD, School of Arts) i.s.m. Hasselt University,
    KRIEG? & CCHA    , 2023/11/26 - 2024/01/28

  • X Store
    virtual store/exhibition, PXL University Hasselt (BE)
    2023/18/12 - 2023/22/12
    Contributors: Ine Vanoeveren; Guus Vandeweerd

  • Let's Get Phygital panel discussion
    PXL-MAD School of Arts, Hasselt (BE) 9/11/2023
    Contributors: Anneleen Swillen, Mala Siamptani, Ine Vanoeveren; Guus Vandeweerd

  • Exhibition LET’S GET PHYGITAL
    London College of Fashion (LCF), Estonia Academy of the Arts (EKA) and PXL-MAD School of Arts, all 3 different dates

  • Mirrored Dwellers, Artificial Intelligems
    RITCS Brussel, Royal Conservatory Antwerp 2023 | Artistic performance
    Contributors: Anneleen Swillen; Ine Vanoeveren; Senneke Van de Wygaert; Esther Verstreken; Guus Vandeweerd

  • Exposition MAD Libiration
    SMAK, Gent 2023/02/20

  • Exposition Art Longa
    The Koo Exhibition, Seoul, South Korea, 2022/11/11 - 2022/11/15
    Contributors: Meeree Lee; Guus Vandeweerd;

  • Exposition The Tolerance Project
    MAD Gallery, PXL-MAD School of Arts, 2022/09/29

  • Exposition NEXT
    PXL-MAD School of Arts, 2022/06/30 - 2022/07/06

WRITINGS 
 PUBLICATIONS

  • Breaking the fifth wall (International Journal of Performance Arts and Digital Media)
    on creating a sense of wonder with(in) mixed realities through XR performance, creative AI, and embodying virtual identities. An encounter in VRChat: Anneleen Swillen and Guus Vandeweerd in conversation with Ine Vanoeveren
    2024-05-16 | Journal article
    Contributors: Anneleen Swillen; Guus Vandeweerd; Ine Vanoeveren

  • Master Thesis, The Avatar and the Self
    PXL-MAD School of Arts Hasselt, 2023/05/15
    Contributors: Frank Theys; Guus Vandeweerd;

  • Ponton Magazine (OO)
    Visual contribution, 2022 oct.