Curriculum Vitae
Education
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Master of Fine Arts Painting & Drawing, School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL
Post-Baccalaureate Painting & Drawing Certificate, School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL
Bachelor of Fine Arts Studio Art, The University of Texas at Austin, School of Art and Art History, Austin, TX
Exhibition History
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Solo & Two-Person Exhibitions
2014 WEST Austin Studio Tour, Austin, TX
2013 New Drawings, ROAR, Austin, TX
2010 God is in the Details, SCA Gallery, Pomona, CA
2007 The Office, Project Space, Huntington Beach, CA
2001 Solo Show, Pink Gallery, Austin, TX
1999 New Work, Paradise, Austin, TX
1998 New Work, Art Works, Temple, TX
1996 Selected Works, Nemos, San Antonio, TX
Group Exhibitions
2022
Faculty Show, University Galleries, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX
A Transient Nature, Wright Gallery, College Station, TX
A Transient Nature, Georgetown Arts Center, Georgetown, TX
2021-22
Strictly Abstraction, Gallery 4000, Austin Community College, Austin, TX
2020
Assisi International Contemporary Arts Exhibition, Art Gallery Le Logge, Assisi, Italy
Faculty Show, Austin Community College, Austin, TX
Peace and Conflict Symposium, Climate Change, Austin, TX (postponed)
100-4-100, University Galleries, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX
2019
Flatfile, St. Edward’s University Fine Arts Gallery, Austin, TX
Visiting Faculty Exhibition, Meadows Gallery, The University of Texas at Tyler, Tyler, TX
2018
Faculty Show, University Galleries, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, Glasstire Top Five #1
2017
Faculty Show, University Galleries, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX
At the Edge, Wright Gallery, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX
2015
Scope, Visual Arts Center, Raleigh, NC
Texas National, The Cole Art Center, Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, TX,
Juror: Zhi Lin, Chair, University of Washington
Inquiry, Visual Art Center, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX
Precious, SCA Gallery, Pomona, CA
2014
12x12, SCA Gallery, Pomona, CA
100-4-100, University Galleries, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX
2013
Faculty Show, University Galleries, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX
2012
Abstraction Expression, Santa Ana College Art Gallery, Santa Ana, CA
Faculty Show, Santa Ana College Art Gallery, Santa Ana, CA
2011
Acquired Taste, Food and the Art of Consumption, Begovich Gallery, California State University, Fullerton, CA
Swimsuit Edition, Swimming Pool Projects, Chicago, IL
Faculty to Faculty, Santa Ana College Art Gallery, Santa Ana, CA
Just Wing It, SCA Gallery, Pomona, CA
2010
Ice Cream Show, Bunny Gunner Gallery, Pomona, CA
Redefining Beauty, Orange County Center for Contemporary Art, Santa Ana, CA
OsCene, Laguna Art Museum, Laguna Beach, CA
2009
Texas National, The Cole Art Center, Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, TX,
Juror: Mel Chin, Artist
2008
Naturally Synthetic, @Space Gallery, Santa Ana, CA
Those Who Can, Teach, Irvine Valley College Art Gallery, Irvine, CA
About Abstraction, Claremont College Art Gallery, Claremont, CA
Fractals, @Space Gallery, Santa Ana, CA
2007
6 Degrees of Amy, Space on Spurgeon, Santa Ana, CA
In Above and Around Park Santiago, Grand Central Art Center, California State University at Fullerton, Santa Ana, CA
Scape, Chicago Art Source Gallery, Chicago, IL
Centered on the Center, Huntington Beach Art Center, Huntington Beach, CA
2006
Faculty Show, Irvine Valley College Art Gallery, Irvine, CA
2005
International Juried Exhibition, Long Beach Museum of Art, Long Beach, CA
2004
48th Annual International Exhibition, San Diego Art Institute, San Diego, CA
Pareidolia, Orange County Center for Contemporary Art, Santa Ana, CA
New American Talent 19, Arthouse at The Jones Center [Contemporary Austin], Austin, TX, Juror: Jerry Saltz, Art Critic;
Traveled to Stark Galleries, Texas A&M, Commerce and Texas A&M, College Station
MFA Thesis Show, Gallery 2, School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL
Hotel Show, Multiple Locations, Chicago, IL
Juried Corporate Show, Parsons Consulting, Chicago, IL
2003
Art Windows, Oilily, Chicago, IL
Juried Work, Nippon Steel, Chicago, IL (catalogue)
2002
Thesis Show, Gallery 2, School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL (Post-Baccalaureate)
Residencies, Grants & Awards
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2021-22 Fulbright Arctic Initiative Scholar, Iceland (alternate)
2020 Arte Studio Ginestrelle, Residency, Assisi, Italy (postponed)
2017 Fish Factory / The Creative Centre, Residency, Stöðvarfjörður, Iceland
2016 Can Serrat, Residency, Barcelona, Spain
2016 Artpace, Residency Finalist, San Antonio, TX
2010 Vermont Studio Center, Residency, Johnson, VT (deferred)
2004 Hungarian Multicultural Center, Residency, Budapest, Hungary (deferred)
2003 Nippon Steel, Purchase Award, Chicago, IL
2002 Recognition Scholarship, School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL
Visiting Artist & Guest Lecturer
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2022 “Aesthetics and the Anthropocene”, Global Issues Speaker Series, YouTube
2021 Peace and Conflict Symposium, Climate Change, Austin, TX (postponed)
2020 Iconic and Distinguished Voices, Artist Roundtable Discussion Moderator: The Only Constant Is Change,
Texas State University, San Marcos, TX
2018 American Academy in Rome, Visiting Artist and Scholar, Rome, Italy
2018 TEDx Conference Speaker, San Marcos, TX
2016 Can Serrat, Residency, Barcelona, Spain
2015 Visual Arts Center, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX
2004 School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL
Collections
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• Nippon Steel, Chicago, IL
• Claremont College, Claremont, CA
• 3M Corporation, Austin, TX
• Design Edge Inc., Austin, TX
• HEB Corporate Headquarters, San Antonio, TX
• Various Private Collections
Bibliography
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“Top Five,” Glasstire, October 4, 2018.
Inquiry, Visual Arts Center, The University of Texas at Austin, 2015. 15.
WEST Austin Studio Tour, Exhibition Catalogue, Austin, TX, 2014. 80.
Acquired Taste, Food and the Art of Consumption, California State University, Begovich Gallery, Fullerton, CA, 2011. 28-31.
Dave Barton, “OsCene: Half Empty or Half Full,” OC Weekly, March 18, 2010.
“OsCene: Spotlights the Here and Now,” Laguna Beach Independent, February 26, 2010.
Ashley Breeding, “Capturing a New Wave,” Laguna Beach Coastline Pilot, February 19, 2010.
Richard Chang, “Looking at the local scene in ‘The OsCene’,” Orange County Register, February 18, 2010.
Blue Canvas, Exhibition Announcement with Photograph, January 2010.
Greg Stacy, “Movies, Mulch and Madness at Grand Central Art Center and @Space Gallery,” OC Weekly, November 26, 2008.
“A Bird Book,” In Above and Around Park Santiago, Grand Central Art Center, California State University at Fullerton,
Santa Ana, CA, 2007.
“New American Talent 19,” Austin Museum of Art, Austin, TX, 2004.
Publication as Author
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“Truth Implied,” Exhibition Catalogue, Irvine Valley College, 2007.
Curatorial
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Gallery of the Common Experience, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX
2020 Moral Fiber, Multimedia works from the Fine Arts Students Association
2019 Intuition: New Work from Maddie Mondshine
Irvine Valley College Art Gallery, Irvine, CA
2010 Borderline, photographs shot by Doctors Without Borders
2010 Communication: Graphic Design and the Communication Arts
2009 The Ethnocentric Nature of Line, Artist Dameon Lester
2009 Drawn/Draft/Depict
2009 Idle Hands: Contemporary Ceramics
2008 Antistatic, Kinetic Sculpture
2008 Magnificent Obsession: New Work by Douglas Cason
2007 Truth Implied: The Nature of Contemporary Photography in the Digital Age
Professional Teaching
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University of Houston, Houston, TX, Fall 2020
Senior Painting Thesis Seminar: Individual critique-based course providing senior painting majors weekly one-on-one sessions.
Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, Spring 2013–Present
Curatorial Practices: Teach all aspects of the curatorial process, including theory, writing, installing, and marketing programming of the gallery.
Italian Renaissance Art History: Survey of the Italian Renaissance, 1300-1600
Disegno a Firenze: Summer Study Abroad Program, Drawing (all levels) in Florence, Italy
Renaissance to Modern Art: Western perspective Art History 1300-1970
Introduction to Fine Art: General survey of the humanities with emphasis on the visual, performing, and literary arts.
Ancient to Medieval Art: Prehistory through 1400, Western perspective
Austin Community College, Austin, TX, Fall 2013–Present
Drawing I: Fundamentals of drawing; consideration of line, space, form, and perspective in rendering from still life, landscape, or the human figure. Emphasis on composition and development of hand-eye coordination.
Introduction to Visual Art: A broad survey consisting of defining art and evaluation, general history, and media.
Ancient to Gothic Art: Prehistory through 1400, Western perspective
Painting I: Introduction to basic materials and techniques as well as fundamentals of composition and paint application. Students work through projects that are designed to introduce them to the core elements of painting: composition, color, and paint handling. Both direct and indirect methods are taught.
The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, Spring 2014–Spring 2018
Two-Dimensional Design: Emphasizing contemporary and traditional processes, concepts, and materials. Projects are designed to introduce and fuse content, skill, and the principles of design and composition. Emphasis placed on solving visual problems and thinking critically, analytically, and creatively.
Painting I: Introduction to basic materials and techniques as well as fundamentals of composition and paint application.
Beginning Drawing: Through exploration of new materials, an emphasis on interdisciplinary practices, and conceptual rigor, students are encouraged to develop a mastery of techniques as a means for creating contemporary art.
Foundations Drawing: Drawing as the primary medium for visual thinking. Because of the simplicity and economy of means, it is conducive to exploration and experimentation.
Irvine Valley College, Irvine, CA, Spring 2005–2012
Beginning Painting: Develop basic skills in oil painting. Provide instruction on composition, color theory, and painting traditional subject matter from direct observation.
Intermediate/Advanced Painting: Worked with students to refine individual goals in Painting
Drawing Fundamentals: Introduce students to the principles, elements, and practices of representational drawing using black and white, wet, and dry media.
World Art History: Survey of all movements and cultures throughout time, both Western and Non-Western.
Art Theory: Familiarize students with the fundamental ideas and theories used in the critical evaluation of art.
Art Appreciation: A broad survey of defining art and evaluation, general history, and media.
Intro to Fine Arts: General survey of the humanities, emphasis on visual and performing arts.
Gallery Design: Teach all aspects of the curatorial process, including writing about, installing, and marketing programming of the gallery.
Irvine Valley College Art Gallery, Gallery Director, Irvine, CA, Fall 2006–2011
Manage gallery, gallery personnel, budget, and all programming.
Curate and develop diverse exhibitions, including culturally relevant community-based programming, historically relevant shows, and contemporary theory based exhibitions.
Grant writing and community outreach fundraising.