Carlotta

Fine Artist | Portfolio Mentor

Carlotta is a Fine Art graduate of the Slade School of Fine Art, UCL (First-Class Honours). Her multidisciplinary practice spans painting, drawing, photography and film, informed by philosophy, European art history and experimental cinema. Her work engages performance and movement, and in 2018 she participated in a Dance and Art intensive residency at Mahler & LeWitt Studios in Spoleto, Italy, working alongside the Trisha Brown Dance Company.

Since 2019 she has mentored students aged 11–30 in Art & Design, portfolio development and academic writing. She has successfully supported students gaining admission to highly competitive institutions across the UK and US, including University of the Arts London, Goldsmiths, University of London, University College London, Rhode Island School of Design, Parsons School of Design, New York University and the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Several students have secured places directly onto BA and BFA programmes without completing a foundation year.

Alongside her independent practice, Carlotta has worked as an artist assistant in leading London studios and brings first-hand insight into contemporary art education and professional expectations.

Education

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The Slade School of Fine Art, UCL

BA Fine Art

New York Studio School

Exchange Programme

Selected Exhibitions

Victoria & Albert Museum

Hauser & Wirth
(Online Exhibition)

Selected Work

Teaching Approach

High-Performance Portfolio Development

Carlotta works intensively to elevate portfolios quickly and strategically, helping students produce competitive, submission-ready work – even within tight deadlines.

Conceptual Depth & Artistic Voice

Drawing on her background in Fine Art and philosophy, Carlotta helps students refine their ideas beyond surface aesthetics, developing work with clarity, conviction and intellectual rigour.

Interview & Application Strategy

From personal statements to interview preparation, Carlotta guides students in articulating their practice with confidence, precision and cultural awareness across UK and US admissions systems.

Adaptive, Structured Mentorship

Carlotta tailors each session to the student’s learning style, combining structured goal-setting with practical workshops and live development to maintain momentum and accountability.

Areas Of Expertise​

Painting & Drawing

Film & Moving Image

Photography & Darkroom

Fine Art Portfolio Strategy

Essay Writing & Dissertations​

Film & Script Development

Levels Supported

“I help students find their unique artistic voice and feel confident communicating it clearly and with pride.”

Carlotta

Fine Artist

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Whether you need focused feedback on an existing portfolio or broader guidance on your work, applications and next steps, choose the support that fits where you are now.

1-Hour Consultation

Broader advice on your work, goals and next steps.

Best if you need help deciding what support you need, how to approach your application, or what direction to take next.

1 hour · online · £150

Portfolio Review

Existing portfolio. Focused expert feedback.

Review your current work and get clear direction on what to keep, change and prioritise before you submit.

90 minutes · online · £250

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