Resume artist statement
Education
1995-97
- Master of Fine Arts in studio arts, University of Georgia.
- Professional study in art, Cortona, Italy, 1996.
- Graduate Report: “Why It Is Almost Not Important.”
1989-93
- Bachelor of Arts, cum laude in art, Wake Forest University.
- Study in lithography, Rhode Island School of Design, 1993.
- Study abroad, Worrell House of Wake Forest University, London, England, 1992
Professional Work Experience
- Liaison:
Coordinated exhibitions by The Enrichment Center in The Wake Forest University Gallery, Winston-Salem, NC, 1999. - Instructor:
Visiting instructor, Sawtooth Center for Contemporary Art, Winston-Salem, NC. Mentored classes on abstract painting and experimental media, 1998. - Curatorial Consultant:
Wake Forest University Permanent Art Collection. Directed the placement and installation of the University’s Permanent Collection and the Student Union Collection, 1998-00. - Teaching Assistant:
University of Georgia Graduate School, Lamar Dodd School of Art. Performed various academic duties including teaching Art Appreciation, grading, class presentation, and record keeping, 1996-97. - Curatorial Staff:
CFM Gallery, New York City. In charge of all physical and logistical aspects of new exhibits including acquisition, installation, security of exhibited pieces, packing and shipping to return destinations, 1994. - Exhibition Installation:
Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art, Winston-Salem, NC, and Wake Forest University Art Gallery. Installed new exhibits, 1991-93, 98-00, 03. The Santa Monica Museum of Art, Santa Monica, CA. 2000-01. - Artist Assistant:
Donald Lipski and Karen Kunc, Winston-Salem, NC, Andrea Callard and Ron Gorchov, New York City. Assisted noted artists in all acts of the creative process, 1991-93. - Gallery Assistant:
Wake Forest University Art Gallery. Installed new exhibits, provided information to visitors, and performed attendant duties, 1992-93.
Professional Accomplishments
2000-03
- On-line publication of The Weekly Walker, www.theweeklywalker.com
2000
- Lecture, “The Conceptual Beautician,” Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC.
1999
- Designer, “Troubled,” an exhibition of Northern Ireland artists documenting the struggles between Catholics and Protestants. Wake Forest University Art Gallery, Winston- Salem, NC.
1997
- Lecture, “Why It Is Almost Not Important,” University of Georgia, Athens, GA.
1996
- GALA committee member, Mel Chin’s Exhibit, “In The Name of the Place,” Los Angeles County Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles, CA.
1992-93
- Member, Wake Forest University Student Union Purchasing Committee for the acquisition of contemporary art, New York, NY.
1992, 2000
- Purchase, Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC. Permanent Collection of Art.
1990-93
- Contributor to The Student, Wake Forest Universiy literary journal, publication of fiction and short story selections.
One Person Exhibitions
2004
- Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County, Winston-Salem, NC. “18 Paintings.”
- Summit, Winston-Salem, NC. “Paintings for a Library.”
2003
- Realis Gallery of Fine Art, Winston-Salem, NC.
- Chelsee’s, Winston-Salem, NC. “8 Paintings.”
- Ollie’s, Winston-Salem, NC.
2001
- Show, Los Angeles, CA. “Paintings for Three Scandinavian Living Rooms.”
- The Table, Los Angeles, CA. “The Last Painting Show.”
2000
- Rm 107, Pasadena, CA. “Double Agents.”
- Blagg’s, Los Angeles, CA. “Flags For Undiscovered Countries.”
- Wake Forest University Gallery of Fine Art, Winston-Salem, NC. “Kings They Hang.”
1997
- Suil Studios, Athens, GA. “Paintings From The Institution.”
1996
- Lamar Dodd Gallery, Athens, GA. “Six Paintings – Finding Ground Zero.”
1995
- Davidson College, Davidson, NC. “Personal Factories.”
1993
- Wake Forest University Gallery of Fine Art, Winston-Salem, NC.
Selected Group Exhibitions
2004
- Worrell Professional, Winston-Salem, NC. “Imagination: Winter/Spring Selection.”
2003
- Emmerson Troop, Los Angeles, CA.
- Eight Legs Gallery, Waxhaw, NC.
- Milton Rhodes Gallery, Winston-Salem, NC. “Here, Now: An Exhibition of Artists Presented by Project Space 211 and The Arts Council.”
- Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art {SECCA}, Winston-Salem, NC. “Living Room.”
- Carla, Los Angeles, CA.
2002
- Pasadena Museum of California Art, Pasadena, CA.
- Miller Durazo, Los Angeles, CA. “Wall Space 2.”
- Fiz-ee, Pasadena, CA. “Recent Paintings.”
- Mercury Art Works, Athens, GA. “Small Works.”
2001
- Mercury Art Works, Athens, GA. “Mercury One: Launch.”
2000
- Raid Projects, The Spurgeon Building, Santa Ana, CA.
1998
- Associated Artists & Milton Rhodes Galleries, Winston-Salem, NC. “ARText.” Curated by Teresa Bramlette, Gallery Director, Nexus Contemporary Art Center, Atlanta, GA.
- The Warehouse, Winston-Salem, NC. “Remainder.”
1997
- Fay Gold Gallery, Atlanta, GA. “Athens Underground.”
- Atlanta Arts Festival, Atlanta, GA. Fay Gold representation.
- Lamar Dodd Gallery, Athens, GA. “Shine.”
1996
- Cortona, Italy. “Mostra.”
- Cedar Street Studios, Athens, GA. Open House.
- Lamar Dodd Galleries, Athens, GA. “Olympic Summer Exhibition.”
1995
- Cedar Street Studios, Athens, GA. Open House.
1993
- Wake Forest Gallery of Fine Art, Winston-Salem, NC.
1992
- Associated Artists, Sawtooth Center for Visual Art, Winston-Salem, NC. “Summer Selections.”
- Red Deer University, Alberta, Canada. “International Exchange.”
- Wake Forest University Gallery of Fine Art, Winston-Salem, NC.
1991
- Associated Artists, Sawtooth Center for Visual Art, Winston-Salem, NC. “Summer Selections.”
1990
- Wake Forest University Gallery of Fine Art, Winston-Salem, NC.
Performances
1997
- Tate Center Theater, Athens, GA. “Paris 1919.”
Interviews & Bibliography
2003
- “Fresh Expressions,” Tom Patterson, Winston-Salem Journal, August 31, 2003.
2001
- “To Know Him is to Subscribe.” On line interview with Jeremy Rosenberg for The Secret City series at LATimes.com, April 9, 2001.
1997
- “Athens Attacks.” 30 minute VHS recording interviewing Athens, GA artists.
Representation Past & Present
- Carla’s
Los Angeles, CA - Show
Los Angeles, CA - Blagg’s
Los Angeles, CA - Emmerson Troop
Los Angeles, CA - Fiz-ee
Pasadena, CA - Rm107
Pasadena, CA - Mercury Arts
Athens, GA - Realis Fine Arts Gallery
Winston-Salem, NC - ERL Originals
Winston-Salem, NC - Nest
Winston-Salem, NC - Eight Legs Gallery
Waxhaw, NC
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