TEAM

Dagmara Nawratek

Philologist and comparatist, social communication specialist, journalist, pianist; CEO, founder and editor-in-chief of the “Masterclass. Business & Art” magazine; CEO, founder of the International Art Gallery “Elite Patronage”; originator and organizer of the International Social Campaign “Self-Expression Heals Depression”; CEO of Nawratek Media International

As a philologist and comparatist, I combine my knowledge of literature with other areas of culture, art, and media in my work. My master’s degree with a specialization in social communication allows me to draw on elements of philosophy, psychology, and sociology, as well as to apply the style of public speaking and the language of promotion and advertising. Due to my well-focused university education and wide range of skills rooted in genuine passion, organizing prestigious events and interesting art exhibitions, conducting effective PR activities, and thoroughly preparing press materials have always played a prominent role in my professional career. My extensive experience as a journalist has already enabled me to work with distinguished personalities from the worlds of art, show business, and politics among others. My creative work as a cultural animator and programming specialist in cultural institutions, including stationary art galleries in my home country and abroad, gave me insight into the needs and expectations of artists, which prompted me to establish my own International Art Gallery “Elite Patronage” in order to promote their work in the world arena combining my knowledge, competences and experience in the field of art and advertising. My formal training in piano and my artistic sensibility always allow me to find common ground with culture lovers, regardless of their nationality, religious or political views, because I believe that art is the language of the soul. I am convinced that it can open the door to the world of the innermost emotions, which is why I created the International Social Campaign “Self-Expression Heals Depression” in the spirit of Pablo Picasso’s words: “Art washes away the dust of everyday life from the soul.” As the owner of Nawratek Media International and as the CEO, founder, and editor-in-chief of the “Masterclass. Business & Art” magazine, from whose sales I have decided to allocate 10% to art therapy, I deeply trust that people of art and culture, as well as successful business owners engaged in social activities, constitute the crème de la crème of our community, the elite of our society. That is why I encourage them to work together, support each other for the common good, building something exceptional and beautiful for a noble reason and for the common good.

Dr. René Kanzler

Doctor of Philosophy, certified business manager (DAM), independent cultural manager, author, journalist, editor, and photographer.

Website: www.rene-kanzler.com

My fundamental aim is to give people new perspectives, motivate them to engage in dialogue, and foster cooperation that leads to actions that benefit everyone. Due to my intensive study of philosophy, language, and various analog and digital means of communication, I am deeply committed to conveying even complex and extensive content verbally and visually. I have been self-employed since 2013 and have developed, organized, and supervised numerous cultural and dialogue-oriented events, such as vernissages, exhibitions, panel discussions, interviews, and multilingual publications. These include the publication of the international bilingual literature and politics magazine “The Transnational,” numerous articles on practical literature for ‘Schreibmaschine’ and “Kulturnotizen,” as well as various publications for the Humanistischen Pressedienst, SomuncuPlus, and on my own social media channels and website. I firmly believe that business and art can complement each other in a meaningful way. That is why I support Nawratek Media International with my comprehensive expertise as a cultural and business manager in the areas of web, print, and graphic design, translation and proofreading, and grant management.

Dave Scholze

Bachelor of Arts in game design, game creator as well as logo and layout designer

Website: www.davethefreak.com

In what aspects and stages of creating a logo can the support of a professional graphic designer be beneficial? I can list a few differences between the real designers I have experienced and people without the requisite knowledge in this area, who usually choose what they think looks best. They use things they personally prefer, especially shapes and colors. What they are lacking is an understanding of symbolism, color-theory and intent. Just because something looks nice does not mean it is appropriate for a logo. Everything you do has to have a reason in order to create something beautiful that still works. Getting there, however, requires a lot of effort and when someone starts creating logos, they do not yet know the things they do not know. Keeping this in my mind, I created the the logo for the magazine “Masterclass. Business & Art”. It is a mix of text and a more complex graphic making use of symbolism and shapes. I used symbolism and color with a standard-type font. The swan is a mix of design and art: What looks great? What shapes represent grace and luxury? How much simplification is needed to keep it recognizable? I guess I could go on and on … so as a quick summary: There are different types of logos, each requiring their own considerations.