Exhibitions:

2002

Culture Shock, Group Show
The Red Gallery, Savannah GA

Reconfiguring Pop, Group Show
Gallery 2, Chicago, IL
 
Viridian Artists XIIIth Annual Juried Exhibition
New York, NY
Curator: Robert Rosenblum, Guggenheim Museum.
 

Chicago’s Showcase Homes 2002
Chicago, IL.

 

Master of Fine Arts Thesis Show
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, IL

 

Disney Paintings, Solo Show,
Gallery X, Chicago, IL.

 
2001
ABN AMRO Hispanic Art Fair
Chicago, IL
 
ArtWindows, Kate Spade Storefront
Chicago, IL
 
Nippon Steel USA 8th Annual Exhibition
Chicago, IL
 
2000
Arts on the River National Fine Arts Juried Exhibition
Bergen Hall Main Gallery, GA
Juror: Francesco Bonami, Manilow Senior Curator MCA Chicago.
 
Senior Show, Exhibit A Gallery
Savannah, GA.
 

Painting Senior Show, Alexander Hall
Savannah, GA.

 
1999
LUCY, Alexander Hall, Savannah, GA.
 

Awards and Honors:

2002
Graduate Fellowship Recipient,
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Third Prize “Most Professional”
Experimental Category, Adobe Design Achievement Awards.
2000
Outstanding Achievement in Painting
Savannah College of Art and Design.
Best of Show Award, Senior Show
Savannah College of Art and Design.
1995
Azilee C. and Lauren Lockwood Henderson Scholarship
Savannah College of Art and Design
   

Education:

2002

The School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Master of Fine Arts, Art and Technology

 
2000

Savannah College of Art and Design
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Painting
Magna Cum Laude

 
     
Professional Experience:

2002-

present

Product Development Associate
The Bradford Group
Responsible for the creation of collectible fine art products from concept stage to final production.
Job duties include using the latest technological tools, as well as traditional artistic skills.
Manage individual projects to ensure their timely completion while maintaining the company’s high standards.
 
2001
Teaching Assistant
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Digital Tools for Painters,
Taught practical and theoretical lectures on the relationship between traditional painting and technology.
Created workshops and demonstrations on the latest technical tools used in the creation of art.
 
Teaching Assistant
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Advanced Projects: 2-D, 3-D, 4-D. Early College Program
Help introduce new media to high school seniors through a special program aimed to present and expand the latest ideological and technical trends. Conducted sessions on new media such as Digital Video and Performance.
 
2000
Gallery Assistant
Gallery 2
Responsible for the handling and installation of works for exhibitions. Participated at gallery opening receptions and maintain the show as a gallery attendant.
 
1998
Teaching Assistant
Garrison Elementary School, “Book Buddies” program, Georgia
Helped elementary students from disadvantage neighborhoods improve their reading and writing skills through individual sessions.
 
1996
English Tutor
Kiah Hall International Center
Savannah College of Art and Design
Duties included proofreading research papers and exercising conversational skills with foreign students.
 

 

Technical Skills:

Computer Skills include: Photoshop, PageMaker, Illustrator, Painter, Flash, Dreamweaver, Director, AfterEffects, Final Cut Pro. Traditional and Experimental Animation

 

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