UBUNTU
“I am because you are, you are because we are”
Ubuntu is a Zulu/Xhosa/Ndebele/Sesotho/Shona word. It is part of an indigenous philosophy, which is the interdependence of persons for the exercise, development and fulfillment of their potential to be both individuals and community. SANTO-FI acknowledges the interdependence of its community/collaborators for the work of its mission and strives in all its medium to ensure fulfillment of the group as well as the individual.
Aramm Kim
Dancer, Model
Interests: Dance, Coffee, Yoga, Cooking, Traveling
Bio: From Korea who lives in Australia I’m a dancer who loves learning all kinds of movement. I see movement in everything—yoga, coffee, travel—and to me, that’s dance. Every activity has its own rhythm, its own flow, and I’m always exploring them. I want to meet more people, experience the unique ways they move, and learn the dance they carry within them.
Links: https://www.youtube.com/@arammkim
Kayur Kotecha
Physiotherapist, Certified Yoga Teacher, Photographer
Interests: Humans, Nature, Health, Wellbeing, Travel, Philosophy and Spiritual Development
Most Influential Piece of Art: The Weeping Woman by Pablo Picasso
Most Influential Album: Nastradamus - NAS
Art Manifesto: "The camera is God's gift to me. Making photographs is my gift back to god"
Bio: Kayur is a serious injury management specialist with a dual base in the UK and Australia. As a qualified physiotherapist, he has carved a niche in rehabilitation consultancy within the UK personal injury and the Australian occupational rehabilitation industries. His approach to healthcare is holistic, human-centered, and results-driven, focusing on facilitating the best possible functional recovery for his clients. Beyond his professional pursuits, Kayur is passionate about photography, yoga, philosophy, and enjoys traveling and exploring ancient wisdom. His depth of knowledge in healthcare and rehabilitation, coupled with his varied interests, inform his approach to care and his commitment to making a meaningful impact in the lives of those he serves.
Links: https://www.yokewithkayur.com/biography
Hana Vengrinova
Designer, Jiu Jitsu Competitor, Model
Interests: Jiu Jitsu, Capoeira, Art, Alternative Books, Traveling, Design
Most Influential Piece of Art: Mulholland Drive by David Lynch (film)
Most Influential Album: Life Won’t Wait - Rancid
Art Manifesto: "Love yourself"
Favorite Place on Earth: Rio de Janeiro
Bio: Hana is a dynamic soul with a passion for Jiu Jitsu, art, and alternative literature. Embracing the philosophy that time is elusive, Hana navigates life with a diverse set of interests. She is drawing inspiration from the beauty of simple things in life and nature.
Links: Contact SANTO-FI for additional information.
Paul Mason
Comic Artist, Lecturer, Kickboxer
Bio: Dr. Paul Mason (DVA) is a Stanley Award and Ledger award-winning cartoonist, and animation concept designer, who has worked for companies such as Frew Publications (The Phantom, Kid Phantom), Gestalt comics (Flock, Eldritch Kid: Bone War, Talgard), and A Stark Productions (The Deep animated series season 4). He is also a Level B Lecturer in storyboarding, art direction, animation pre-production, comics and visual storytelling as part of the Bachelor of Animation program at the Griffith Film School, Griffith University.
A 5th Degree Black Belt in ITF Taekwon-do and a 4th Dan Master in WKA Kickboxing, Paul has notably competed in 5 World ITF Taekwon-do Championships, winning medals in sparring, team power breaking and team patterns. He was also the assistant/sparring coach for Team Australia in 2013, 2014, for the Unified World Championships in Italy, and assistant coach for 2017 team that competed in the Netherlands.
Link: https://www.masoncomics.com.au/
Jurkin
Author, Designer, Documentarian, Model
Interests: Martial Arts, History, Mathematics, Collecting Books, Traveling
Most Influential Pieces of Art(s): Italian Renaissance Period
Most Influential Album: Mohamed Fouad القلب الطيب
Art Manifesto: “A work of art is always a work in progress”
Bio: Idealistic lover with a decisive sense of morality and ethics. I am usually reserved and quiet, however, it is a result of an internal conflict that must come to a consensus before any action is taken. As such I try to present my thoughts carefully elegantly and gracefully. All to strive for peaceful harmony.
Links: https://jurkin.online/
Shelldon Bowers
Tattooist
Interests: Art, Skateboarding, Music, Jiu Jitsu as Self-Defense
Bio: Like most hardcore skateboarders, I’m interested in individual thinking and creative problem solving. Technique and deeper understanding has always been the best way to find focus and progress in all my art forms. I started skateboarding in 1986 rolling through the 90s and 2000s with many sponsorships, events, and travel competitions. My focus on skateboarding seemed to fade only a little as I aged and shifted my priorities to working through many of Australias best tattoo studios learning the art from many of the greats of that era. I decided my path young and have been dedicated to the tattoo industry and learning since 1991 becoming an apprentice in 1994. Tattooing definitely shaped my art into a well rounded and versatile array of many styles. I’m most happy using my imagination to spontaneously create drawings from my own mind with a focus on expression and capturing the feeling. Tattooing has been my only source of income my entire life and my art is mostly self-taught with 2 years of art school in my mid 20s. I moved around alot as a kid and to further my career and also have travelled alot with this job. I play music creatively everyday and have been learning jiujitsu with a focus on basics and a self-defense mindset since 2013. I was instantly hooked with feeling that first sweep. I currently tattoo most days in my shop and can thank jiujitsu training for a healthy body that allows me to still skate hard and progress all the time. My most recent works and current focus is on some new oil paintings of jiujitsu rolls hoping to paint my favorite jiujitsu idols.
Links: https://www.shelldonbowers.com/
Morgane Mombled
Designer, Certified Yoga Teacher
Interests: Yoga, Travel Blogging, Photography
Most Influential Piece of Art: Nature
Most Influential Album: Insight - Cellomano
Art Manifesto: “La seule limite dans ta vie est celle que tu t’imposes”(you’re only limit is yourself)
Bio: Morgane sees life as a journey to find herself. By traveling to different countries and discovering cultures she grows day by day. Nature is her inspiration.
Morgane is currently in the process of working on her art. She enjoys spending time in solitude, yet deeply cherishes moments with others
Links: Komo En Sakado
Matthew Gilby
Designer, Sculptor, Model
Interests: Jiu Jitsu, Climbing, Sumo Wrestling, Personal Growth
Most Influential Piece of Art: The Rape of Proserpina by Gian Lorenzo Bernini
Most Influential Album: Everything Sucks - Descendents
Art Manifesto: “Nothing good is ever easy or comes naturally. Everything is earned”
Bio: Jack of all trades, master of none. Matt’s interests and skill sets are many and varied. He finds inspiration through the study of past masters, including Bernini, Rubens, and Algardi. Matt prefers to work using traditional methods and tools rather than power tools. His art is in the time and process, as much as it is the finished product. He is a quiet, thoughtful loner who is difficult to connect with, but who desperately seeks connection.
Links: Contact SANTO-FI for additional information.
Victor Munhoz
Director, Cinematographer, Chef
Interests: Jiu Jitsu, Cooking, Surfing
Most Influential Piece of Art: Samsara (film)
Bio: Originally from São Paulo, Brazil, I've been calling Australia home for the past decade. In my previous endeavors, I honed my skills as a chef, but my journey took a creative turn when I delved into developing my own branding and concepts for the venues I've been a part of. This exploration led me to embrace the world of audiovisuals and eventually find my place in the dynamic marketing industry. Though the kitchen remains a cherished hobby, my true passion now lies in the realm of video making, which keeps me thoroughly engaged.
Links: https://www.victormunhoz.com/