OPERA VITAE | MMXXII

PORTRAIT

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THE CURATOR

THE CREATIVE DIRECTOR

THE ART DIRECTOR THE STYLIST

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HISTORY I

ADRIAN FURSTENBURG | SINGAPORE

CreativeMarketing&BrandConsultant|May2022 Present|Independent

Conceiving strategic and creative communication plans and opportunities, brand experiencesandcontentideas

Developinganddistillingbrandidentityandbrandoffering Formulatingandrefiningbrandmessaging,contentthemesandcontentpillars Interrogatingcurrentandproposedbusinessstrategies

Identifyingandpromotingbrandentrypointstorecruitnewclients.

Conceiving and developing client engagement strategies that lead to brand commitment andsuccessive,escalatingpurchases

Advisingonfutureproductlines

Providingcreativedirectionforfuturebrandingelements,visualcontentandwrittencontent Draftingandeditingmediareleases,newslettersandsomemail basedcommunications Creatingselectsocialmediacontent.

DevelopingKOLengagementstrategies.

ReinventingKOLengagementmechanisms

IdentifyinganddefiningrelevantKOLgroupsforcreativemarketingopportunities

Developingtext,visualandinteractivecontentelementsforKOLstrategies

Supporting the development and implementation of sustainable and ethical sourcing, productionandsalespractices

Advising on social and environmental considerations related to sustainable, ethical commerce.

Advising on investor and investment considerations related to future projects, with particular respecttosustainablefashion

ADRIAN FURSTENBURG

SM | Introduction to new brand signatures

Flight, in fantasy or physical reality, is an enduring human fascination. To soar is to dream, to achieve, to transport and transcend.Ournewemblemwascreatedtoimbueourdesigns with those lofty aspirations and lift them to follow in the winged footsteps of Mercurius, the Roman messenger-god of travel, commerce, wit and eloquence. May his good luck fly witheveryonewhocarriesthispairofwings.#ExcitedAF

Weliketothinkofthechains,links,claspsandrings used for our designs as jewellery Like the perfect necklace or armband completes an outfit, so our choiceinhardwareaddsthefinaltouchofelegance

Thetessellatedliningofourdesigns was inspired by the seasonal colours of Johannesburg, Adrian's cosmopolitan hometown in South Africa Recently refreshed with contrasting white lettering in a sharper font, it remains the vibrant heart of every Adrian Furstenburg creation #InspiringAF

PR | Introduction to the media in Singapore (excerpts from the media release)

¶4 Clients seeking even greater self-expression and artistic individuation are invited to co-create a couturepiecewithus.Exoticandrareleathers,awider array of colours and textures, prints, unique forms and opulent hardware are fashioned together into a bespokepiècederésistance

{Caption iii}Oneofourrecenthighlights,createdfor a mother and daughter: structured shoulder bag in iridescent silver exotic with neon interior and silver hardware,accompaniedbymatchingminiature.

HISTORY II

ROOTS FLOWER MARKET | HOEDSPRUIT

AssistantFlorist|February2021 July2022|Part Time

Originated, composed and arranged floral and botanical arrangements for private clients, residences,weddings,funerals,birthdaypartiesandotherspecialoccasions

Originated, composed and arranged floral and botanical arrangements for businesses (including restaurants, boutiques, spas, office spaces, accommodation providers and tourismoperators)andbusinessevents

Specialisedinfloralandbotanicalstylingforluxurysafarilodges,includingbespokecreation fornewbusinesses,advertisingshoots,agentliaison,eventsandVIP/celebrityguests

Originatedandcreatedbespoke,artisticpersonalandcommercialgifts Advised and collaborated with fellow creatives, including photographers, interior stylists, chefs,eventplannersandotherfloriststoexecuteacreativevision

Styledshopinterioranddisplays

Attendedtogeneralandnicheclientenquiriesandcommunication

Assisted the owner to establish and implement a number of work and management processes

Assistedtheownerwithstockmanagementandprocurement.

Co ordinatedlogisticalactivities,eg procurement,worktraffic,transportanddeliveries

Trainedandmentoredcolleaguesinanumberofworkprocesses,creativeapproachesand clientrelations

Executedgeneralretailduties

ROOTS CLIENTÈLE & LIASIONS

KlaserieDriftSafariCamps KapamaRiverLodge KapamaKarula CampJabulani MotswariGameLodge WaterbuckLodge SivitiLuxurySafariLodge SimbavatiHilltopLodge SimbavatiRiverLodge ThornybushRiverLodge

SilvanSafari AfricanTrackers NalediGameLodges MuungaBushLodge&Spa UnembezaBoutiqueLodge&Spa AMLodge ThulaniVilla

KhayaNdlovuManorHouse FleurdeLysGuestFarm Francine'sFarmhouse AfricanSummerSpa HoedspruitBrewingCo HoedspruitCafé ChefOnSafari WildLocations HighTeaWithElephants RE/MAXWildlifeProperties SouthAfricanAirForce

ROOTS FLOWER MARKET

Selection of compositions and arrangements

ROOTS FLOWER MARKET

HISTORY III

CAMPFIRE ACADEMY | HOEDSPRUIT

MarketingLead&TrainingAssistant|May2018 December2021|Full Time

Initiatedastrategicandcreativebrandrevitalisationandexpansionacrossdigitalchannels

Conceived and created designs and content for the website, social media pages and promotionalmaterial

Conceived and produced industry specific social broadcasts and conducted live, online interviews

Engaged with diverse industry role players to strengthen existing partnerships and identify prospectivepartnershipopportunities

Developednewtrainingofferings(notablyduringtheheightoftheCOVID 19epidemic)

Adapted existing social media infrastructure (Facebook Social Learning) to build a novel online learning platform for nature/field guide students [accredited by the Field Guides AssociationofSouthernAfrica(FGASA)inaccordancewithSAQAandNQFrequirements]

Developeddigitalandonlinelearningmaterialfornature/fieldguidestudents.

Presented on site and online lectures, tutorials and other learning sessions for nature/field guidestudents,wildlife&conservationstudentsanddiverseacademicinterns

Conductedtrainingactivitiesinthefield

Tutoredstudentsinpersonandonline

Supervised and mentored academic interns in diverse fields of nature based, environmental andsocialstudy.

Critiqued, edited and proofread academic theses, dissertations, literature reviews and researchproposals

Assisted the founder in their role as principal trainer and accompanied student groups on localandinternationaltrainingtoursandexcursions,providinggroupassistanceandsupport asrequired

Advised and counselled prospective and actual students on programme options, training streams,careerpathsandedu planning

Conductedbasicecologicalsurveysandconservationfieldwork.

Authored basic ecological reports including qualitative and quantitative assessments, data captureandanalysis,insightsandrecommendations

Attendedtostudent,businessandmediaenquiries

Liaised with various training and conservation non profits, institutions, media producers and filmcrewsonspecialprojectsandcollaborations

Producedindustry specificprojectproposalsandcandidacyapplications.

Led a fundraising initiative in aid of the National Geographic Okavango Wilderness Project (a partnershipbetweentheWildBirdTrustandtheNationalGeographicSociety)

Assistedthefounderintheirroleaschairpersonwithorganisationalandadministrativeduties

Formulated context specific COVID 19 prevention and control measures and acted as COVID 19ComplianceOfficer

Assisted the founder in the execution of external duties in their capacity as chairperson of a naturereservesubcommitteeandmemberofanaturereservemanagementcommittee Plannedandhostedeventsandhappenings.

Assistedstudentswithvisaapplications

Assistedthecampmanagerwithmaintenancetasks

CAMPFIRE ACADEMY

Website | Page, visual, text and layout sample

Rediscover the world beyond the concrete, walls and screens that modern life has erected Youmightchooseusforalearningholidayorenergeticoverlandtours,buteveryexperience offers the chance to reconnect with nature. Along the way, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the environment you inhabit and what you could do to achieve a more sustainablewayoflife.

Areyoubraveenoughforajourney?Wouldyouliketoseeandhearwithfresheyesandears? Explorethisworldwithusandembraceanewperspective.

CAMPFIRE ACADEMY

from promotional and project documents

Let'sgetouttahere!

After more than a year of pandemonium, lockdowns, restrictions and delayed living we are just so ready to hit the road and feel the wind in our hair Aren't you?

This year Campfire Academy's legendary biome overland explorer will not be a training tour This year we're travelling for the pure enjoyment of experience This year we're escaping to reconnect This year we're going on holiday with Mother Nature and you're invited

As trainers of nature guides, travelling with the Campfire Tribe is a journey unlike any other Our love for South Africa and the intricacies of nature is the heart of our fire Exploring, discovering and sharing it with other nature lovers keeps our flame alive Join us for this adventure to rekindle the soul and recharge the spirit

Fundraising initiative in aid of the Wild Bird Trust and National Geographic Okavango Wilderness Project

Webelievethatthestudents,beneficiariesandloversofnatureshouldbeamongthefirsttotakeresponsibilityfor conserving the places and systems that play such an important role in our education and our livelihood. We realised that the Kilimanjaro trek scheduled during our Camp2Kili Overland training tour held in its scale and visibilityapowerfulopportunitytomeetthatresponsibility.

We came to learn of the Wild

Trust

Okavango Delta through the documentary piece IntoTheOkavango

residentsof

Africa,

ToraisefundsfortheWBT.

ToraiseawarenessoftheWBTanditsactivities.

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connectionwiththemissionoftheWBTand weelectedtomaketheTrustthefocusofourinitiative.Fromthere,wesetthefollowingobjectives:

To raise awareness of the need for and significance of conserving Africa’s great natural landmarks and ecosystems.

CAMPFIRE ACADEMY

HISTORY IV

SOULPROVIDERS COLLECTIVE | JOHANNESBURG

Writer&ContentCreator|October2015 April2018|Full Time

Originated and executed strategic, creative concepts, campaigns and content series for diverseentities,includingcommercialenterprises,non profitorganisations,publicentitiesand governmentstakeholders

Produced strategy documents, concept documents, brand plans, client presentations, mood boardsandstyledecks

Contributedtothedefinitionanddevelopmentofbrandvoices,identitiesandpositioning. Formulated marketing objectives communications objectives, messaging, tone and lexicon forcampaignsandcontentseries

Attended client meetings briefings and strategy sessions (including interagency meetings andexternalstakeholderconferences)

Presentedformalandinformalstrategyandcontentpitchestoseniorcolleaguesandclients Pioneered the development of an online, open source intervention and education channel (for HIV IEC, sexual & reproductive health, GBV prevention & mitigation, and related domains) byadaptingexistingsocialmediainfrastructure. Strategised,maintainedandmanagedtheabove mentionedchannels

Producedmonthlycontentcalendarsforsocialmediapages

Wrote and edited copy for social media pages and ads, websites, web click ads, mailers, mobileapplicationsandSMSadsfordiverseclientsandobjectives

TranslatedtextbetweenEnglish,AfrikaansandFrench.

Wrote basic scripts and conversation guides for video content, accompanied videographers andcontentmanagersonshootsandprovidedcreativeinputsduringexecution

Compiledshotlistsforphotoshoots,accompaniedphotographersandcontentmanagerson shootsandprovidedcreativeinputsduringexecution

Providedcreativeandstylisticdirectionforvisualcontent,includinggraphicdesign,illustration, photographyandvideography

Plannedandexecutedtextualandvisualnarrativesinonlinecontentforliveevents Producedonlinecontentlivefromeventsites.

Managedseveralsocialmediachannelsandaudiences(generalandspecialised),including content scheduling and publication, audience targeting, community engagement and escalations

Authoredsocialmediapageandcontentperformancereports,includingmetricscaptureand analysis,contentanalysisandrecommendationsforadjustmentandimprovement Trained and mentored colleagues in several specialised fields of writing and community management.

Accounts&ProjectClients

Hollard & Hollard Life | Daredevil Run | JUMA/JURA | Nelson Mandela Children's Hospital | Nelson MandelaChildren'sFund|SACitiesNetwork|StandardBank|TshembaFoundation|BrothersFor Life (a partnership between the Centre for Communications Impact, National Department of Health, USAID and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, supported by PEPFAR and UNAIDS) | Keyes Art Mile | Indigenous Films | Peroni | Castle Lite Lime | CarZar | Appletiser | SPC & Represent(agency'sownchannels)

SP COLLECTIVE

SM | Selections from content series created for Hollard & Hollard Life

Dropyour20%CashbackbenefitfromHollardLifeon atickettoCapeTowntocycle, surforslay attheV&A. Click the link in our bio to find out about life cover thatletsyoulive.

Hollardays are for hanging out of windows and using one hand to get that perfect shot #MakeMemories, we've got the rest covered #LoveYourStuff

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TURBINE

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TESTIMONY I

I have never met anyone else like Ludwig. The well of knowledge he draws from, his vast, bountiful vocabulary, the way he conceptualises, and writes, and tells stories is WILDLY inspiring At the same time, he brings a structure and a professionalformulatoprojectsthatmakeitsoeasytoworkwithhim,andyields results Workingwithhimalsocomprisesadeeplypersonaldimensionforme As a creative and an entrepreneur (with an eponymous business) one seeks very particular collaborators. Ludwig creates a space where I feel comfortable and safe to share and pursue my vision I trust his critique but never feel judged WhenweworktogetherIfeelthatIamontherighttrack

Adrian Furstenburg, Founder & Owner, Adrian Furstenburg PTE Ltd +65 9247 7868 | adrian@adrianfurstenburg com

Ludwig is a multi talented creative producer, with an expansive range of skills, experience and knowledge to draw on. They are blessed with a deep sense of curiosity and an analytical, inventive mind. During our time working together, Ludwig always put their shoulder to the wheel when asked to perform a task, drawingdownontheirdiverselivedexperiencetoapplyamultivariateapproach to their production work This meant that the results were always layered, considered, novel and stand out. I always enjoyed working with Ludwig in our creative content business, I held a high regard for their avant garde sense of style and energetic creativity, their one of a kind sense of humour and their deep kindness and sincerity towards their colleagues and friends I miss working with Ludwig, but I know that wherever they go, they will touch the lives of those aroundthemandleaveworkthatisalwaysremembered.

Sarah Jane Boden, former CEO, SoulProviders Collective +27 74 178 4242 | sjboden@gmail.com

Working with Ludwig is like experiencing a timeless piece of music. From the first notes, one is intrigued; after several bars you ’ re hooked Then comes a chorus that creates a perfect earworm, a visceral crescendo and finally a fade out that leaves you wishing it didn’t have to end His craft whether it’s writing, art direction or ideation is masterful and meticulous. Using these skills he’s able to compose a flawless melody or a memorable solo. Whatever he turns his talents tobecomespureexcellence Enjoythejourneywithhim

Nicole Gazard, former Head of Content, SoulProviders Collective +27 83 356 5943 | nicolegazard@gmail.com

TESTIMONY II

Ludwig started working at Roots Flower Market just before the Valentine’s madness. During high pressure times he was able to handle the situations in a professional and calm manner Ludwig is a great asset to any business He engages with clients in a manner of utmost respect and professionalism Our clients loved him He made each person feel special and important The client is always his number one priority and his patience, care and attention never wavered evenwithchallengingclients.Hereallydoesgotheextramileandit's thislevelofserviceexcellencethatwonusmanysatisfied,returningclients

Danien Esselen, Owner, Roots Flower Market

+27 82 452 7574 | rootsflowermarket@gmail com

Ludwig is very welcoming and very well spoken. We always received beautiful flowers, that exceeded our client’s expectations, and always left a smile on their faces Hewentaboveandbeyondtoensurethatwereceivedourordersingood condition (over long distances and dirt roads) Truly, I admired his passion for hisjob Ifeltitcomingfromtheheart HisworkatRootswasamazingandIthank himforhisexcellentservice.

Phaswane Moraba, Guest Reception, Motswari Game Lodge +27 78 349 1387 | reception@motswari.co.za

'I have known Ludwig for many years, and to pen his excellent qualities and his contribution to Campfire Academy, and myself, is almost impossible He completed a FGASA course at Campfire in 2018 and joined our team after that Ludwig implemented a series of innovative marketing projects, increasing our online presence by 40% within the first year. His ability to network with influential role players in media, marketing and conservation placed Campfire in the spotlightandallowedustoreachnewaudiences In2010,Campfireexploredthe possibility of online training but the project was never realised In 2020, under Ludwig’s lead, the idea was reconsidered and the programme came to full fruition on a near impossible, COVID complicated timeline. He is a brilliant problem solver. His commitment and professionalism ensured that the project was and remains a great and inspiring success Ludwig also assisted me with various research projects, including the thesis for my BSc (Honours) in Environmental Sciences Letting him go was a sad day He wasn’t just a friend andcollaborator,heisCampfireTribefamily.

Laetitia Cronjé, Chairperson & Principal Trainer, Campfire Academy +27 82 372 8751 | info@campfireacademy.co.za

HISTORY V

UNISA | BA ARCHAEOLOGY & CLASSICS | contd from UP

Student|February2012 July2015

ArchaeologicalFieldworkTechniques&Analytical Methods InterpretationofArchaeologicalData Archaeology&Fossils:StudyofHumanEvolution PrehistoryofSouthAfrica WorldPrehistory PrehistoricRockArt AfricanArchaeology AppliedArchaeology:HeritageConservation, CulturalResourceManagement& Archaeotourism

PerspectivesonRomanAfrica Graeco RomanSculpture&Architecture Graeco RomanTragedy&Comedy Graeco RomanEpicWritings ClassicalHistoricalWritings AncientDemocracy&MoralThought Graeco RomanMilitaryStudies

DevelopmentalLinguistics Sociolinguistics AfricanLanguageStudies EnglishforAcademicPurposes AppliedEnglishLanguageStudies FrenchLanguage&Culture FrenchforProfessionalPurposes

Philosophy:CriticalReasoning Constitutional&HumanRights Studies HIV/AidsCare&Counselling GeneralChemistry:Physical GeneralChemistry:Organic

UP | BA ARCHAEOLOGY & ANTHROPOLOGY

Student|January2011 November2011

Archaeology Anthropology AncientCulturalStudies

UP | BSc BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES

Student|January2010 November2010

GeneralPhysics GeneralChemistry Mathematics ExploringtheUniverse

ACCOLADES

Latin AncientGreek FrenchLanguage:Intermediate

Molecular&CellBiology PlantBiology AnimalDiversity PhilosophyofScience&Bioethics

UNISAClassicsColloquium|1stundergraduatestudenteverinvitedtoattend(2014) GoldenKeyInternationalHonourSociety|inductedasmember(2011)

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RATES

Kindly note that these are touchstone rates, based on current industry standards, that may be adapted according to a specific scope of work and the desired deliverables This is not an exhaustivelistofcreativeofferingsandrates Enquiryanddiscussioniswelcome

CREATIVE CONCEPT & STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT

This may comprise ideation, formulation and execution phase tasks and deliverables in thecreationofdiversecontentpiecesorcollections,communicationpieces,experiences, spaces,brandelements,productofferingsorartisticpieces

R800/h

WRITTEN CONTENT DEVELOPMENT

This may comprise ideation, formulation and execution phase tasks and deliverables in the creation of diverse written content pieces and may include the development of textual objectives, messages, narratives, themes, lexicon and accompaniments, eg visualinterpretations,presentationmodes,etc

Socialmediatext:R450/h Promotionorinformationpiecetext(eg brochures,posters,newsletter,etc):R500/h Magazinearticletext:(online&print):R550/h Newspaperarticletext(online&print):R550/h Corporatepublicationtext(online&print):R600/h Business/Organisationwebsitetext:R600/h Scripting:R600/h

VISUAL CONTENT DEVELOPMENT

Thismaycompriseideation,formulationandexecutionphasetasksanddeliverablesin thecreationofdiversevisualcontentpiecesandmayincludethedevelopmentof creativeandartisticdirection,themes,stylesandelements

Socialmediapublication:R600/h

Promotionorinformationpieces,e.g.brochures,flyers,posters,newsletters,etc.:R650/h Magazinepublication(online&print):R700/h Corporatepublication(online&print):R750/h Physicalsituations&experiences:R750/h

STYLING & CRAFTING Wardrobestyling:R700/h Setstyling(photoorvideo):R750/h Spacestyling(temporary):R750/h Spacestyling(permanent):R900/h Event&experiencestyling:R900/h

Thismaycomprisethestylisticarrangement,curationorcreativepresentationof spaces,events,installations,exhibitions,photo/videosets,productsorpeople

That's all.