Juanette Van Der Merwe

A creative professional renowned for shaping characters through transformative design, this artist blends sculptural makeup, textile detail, and prop coordination into cohesive storytelling. Beginning with a training-ground mindset of precision and experimentation, they cultivate collaborations across film, theater, and photography, translating script notes into tactile, expressive visuals. Their process emphasizes practical effects, skin-safe artistry, and a keen sense for color rhythm and texture, ensuring each character feels authentic within its world. Beyond the studio, they mentor emerging makeup artists, share techniques through workshops, and contribute to collaborative projects that celebrate craft, craftspersonship, and the evolving language of performance aesthetics. Residencies and studio practice continue to inform an adaptive, collaborative approach.