Chas Walker | Artist [About-Resume]

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