Education
2017-2020 MFA: Ceramics, Ohio University - Athens, OH
2015-2017 Post Baccalaureate Study, University of Alaska Anchorage - Anchorage, AK
2009-2014 BFA: Ceramics, Pacific Lutheran University - Tacoma, WA
Residencies/Internships
2020-2023 Artist-in-Residence - Studio 740, Helena, MT
2022 Fall Resident - Archie Bray Foundation, Helena, MT
2021 Björk 2022 US Tour Prop Designer: Assistant to Rigger and Set Manager, Brooks Wenzel - Sept-Nov, Athens, OH/ Fayetteville, WV
2020 Summer Resident - Archie Bray Foundation, Helena, MT
2019 Intern to Cristina Cordova: - Penland School of Crafts, NC; August
2019 Assistant to Tom Bartel: – Athens, OH; July
2018 Graduate Assistant to Dr. Samuel Dodd, Director of the Ohio Valley Center for Collaborative Arts: - Ohio University; Fall
2017 Assistant to MJ Bole: Material Histories Symposium - The Majestic Galleries, OH; September
2017 Assistant to Shay Church: Material Histories Symposium - The Majestic Galleries, OH; September
Exhibitions
JURIED:
2020 OH+5: Ohio Border Exhibition - The Dairy Barn, Athens, OH
2019 NCECA Student Juried Show - SooVAC, Minneapolis, MN
(Jurors: Steven Lee and Linda Lopez)
2018 Majestic National Juried Show - Nelsonville, OH
(Juror: Julie Dummermouth)
2018 Arrowmont National Figurative Symposium: Student Show - Gatlinburg, TN
(Juror: Beth Cavener)
2018 NCECA Student Juried Show - Pittsburg, PA
2017 Majestic National Juried Show - Majestic Galleries, Nelsonville, OH
2017 Juried Student Body Show - Student Union Gallery, University of Alaska Anchorage, AK
2016 No Big Heads – Student Union Gallery, University of Alaska Anchorage, AK
(Juror: Asia Freeman)
2016 Student Juried Show – Student Union Gallery, University of Alaska Anchorage, AK
2015 No Big Heads – Student Union Gallery, University of Alaska Anchorage, AK
(Juror: Kiel Johnson)
SOLO:
2020 To Construct - MFA Thesis Exhibition, Majestic Galleries, Neslonville, OH
2017 Abstractions – The Humanities Forum, Anchorage, AK
2016 Reign of Fables – Student Union Gallery, University of Alaska Anchorage, AK
2014 Bestial Mirrors – Fulcrum Gallery, Tacoma, WA
GROUP:
2023 The Shape of Now- Todd Art Gallery Ceramics Invitational- Nashville, TN
2023 Hieronymus Objects/Northern Ohio Ceramics (NCECA) -Cincinnati, OH
2023 Current Forms: Ohio Figurative Ceramics -Oxford, OH
2023 Thinking with Animals– Canton Museum of Art, Canton, OH
2023 Grand Opening Exhibition– Radius Gallery, Missoula, MT
2023 Untamed Splendor – Antler Gallery PDX, Portland, OR
2022 Bodily Exhibition – Missoula Clay Company, Missoula, MT
2021 NCECA Bray Resident Artists Exhibition - Archie Bray Foundation, Helena, MT
2020 Resident Artist Exhibition- Archie Bray Foundation, Helena, MT
2019 Members Only- The Majestic Galleries, Nelsonville, OH
2019 Twist Ties- Graduate Open Studios Showcase, Weld House, Athens, OH
2019 Stranger Beings: Hieronymus Objects & Other Curiousities - Emily Davis Gallery, Akron, OH
2018 Open Studios Showcase- Weld House, Athens, OH
2018 ii - Second Year Graduate Show, Seigfred Gallery, Athens, OH
2018 Overture- First Year Graduate Show, Trisolini Gallery, Athens, OH
2017 Ohio University Graduate Showcase - Starbrick Gallery, Nelsonville, OH
2017 Ceramics Invitational – Student Union Gallery, University of Alaska Anchorage, AK
2016 Decomposition –International Gallery of Contemporary Art, Anchorage, AK
2016 2D/3D Invitational – Student Union Gallery, University of Alaska Anchorage, AK
2016 Ceramics Invitational - Student Union Gallery, University of Alaska Anchorage, AK
2015 Tacoma Links Art Show – Tacoma, WA
2015 Featured Artist at Bloomingheart Festival – Eastsound, Orcas Island, WA
2014 Art is This – Pacific Lutheran University Senior Exhibition, Tacoma, WA
AWARDS:
2020 Wingate Scholar - The Archie Bray Foundation, Helena, MT
2020 Rudy Autio Grant - The Archie Bray Foundation, Helena, MT
2019 Featured Regional Artist: Stranger Beings, Akron, OH
2018 Honorable Mention: Arrowmont National Figurative Symposium, Gaitlinburg, TN
2018 Best in Show: Majestic National Juried Show, Nelsonville, OH
2018 Studio Potter Merit Award: NCECA Student Juried Show, Pittsburg, PA
2018 Elmer Craig Merit Award: NCECA Student Juried Show, Pittsburg, PA
2017 Best in Show: Majestic National Juried Show, Nelsonville, OH
2017 Best in Show: Juried Student Body Show, University of Alaska, AK
2016 Juror’s Choice: No Big Heads, University of Alaska Anchorage, AK
2016 Juror’s Choice: Student Juried Show, University of Alaska Anchorage, AK
2015 Best in Show/Solo Show: No Big Heads Juried Exhibition, University of Anchorage Alaska, AK
2015 Runner up for Best in Show: Tacoma Links Art Show, Tacoma, WA
2015 Member of Pacific Lutheran University’s School of Arts and Communication Alumni Panel
2015 The Greater Tacoma Community Foundation of Art Award Nominee
2014 Second Place: Pacific Lutheran University Senior Exhibition
Curatorial/Installation Experience:
2020 Southeast Ohio Art Educators Exhibition - The Majestic Galleries, Nelsonville, OH
2020 Undergraduate Juried Show – The Majestic Galleries, Nelsonville, OH
2020 24 Days of Surrealism- The Majestic Galleries, Nelsonville, OH
2019 Alternative Realisms- The Majestic Galleries, Nelsonville, OH
2019 The Majestic National- The Majestic Galleries, Nelsonville, OH
2019 The Majestic Members Show - The Majestic Galleries, Nelsonville, OH
2018 ii – Seigfred Gallery; Athens, OH
2018 Overture – Trisolini Gallery; Athens, OH
2018 Tactic II – The Kennedy Art Museum; Athens, OH
2017 Contemporary Ceramics – The Dairy Barn; Athens, OH
2017 Material Histories: Installation, curation, handling and displaying work, lighting, advertising – The Majestic Galleries; Nelsonville, OH
2016 Reign of Fables: Installation, curation, advertising, lighting – The Hugh McPeak Gallery; Anchorage, AK
2014 Bestial Mirrors – Fulcrum Gallery; Tacoma, WA
2014 Undergraduate Thesis Show – The University Gallery; Tacoma, WA
Teaching Experience
2020 Spring: Professor of Record: Foundations Function + Social Practice - Ohio University
2019-20 Woodshop Teaching Assistant – Ohio University
2019-20 Member Gallery Curator and Coordinator-The Majestic Galleries, Nelsonville, OH
2018-2020 Social Media Coordinator/Graduate Spokesperson – Ohio University, Athens, OH
2019 Fall: Professor of Intro to Ceramics Course- Ohio University
2019 Fall: Figure Sculpting Demonstrator - Access the Arts Day, Ohio University
2018-19 Spring: Figure Drawing Demonstrator and Instructor- Ohio University
2019 Spring: Teaching Assistant for Foundations Program Courses- Ohio University
2018 Featured Artist Presenter- Arrowmont Figurative Symposium, Gaitlinburg, TN
2018 Fall: Teaching Assistant for Foundations Program Courses- Ohio University
2018 Spring: Teaching Assistant for Intro to Ceramics Course with Molly Allen- Ohio University
2017 Fall: Teaching Assistant for Advanced Ceramics Course with Tom Bartel- Ohio University
2016 Manager of Ceramics Program- Anchorage Community Works, Anchorage, AK
2014 Volunteer Ceramic Studio Technician- Manitou Community Center, Tacoma, WA
2012-14 Ceramics Teaching Assistant- Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, WA
Skills
Teaching:
Service Learning trained and certified.
Experience in teaching and designing curriculum for Foundations and Ceramic courses. Active attention to introducing the contemporary art world, art history, social practice, technical skill building, the role of social media, concept/idea research, open discussion, and the artist as active citizen.
Grant Writing:
Graduate Student Senate (GSS) funding grants for School of Art+Design Graduate Open Studios events x4 – Ohio University
Gallery:
Curating, lighting, handling artworks, working with artists, shipping, packing, organizing, marketing, advertising, social media, installing works of various sizes/mediums, vinyl printing/cutting, events posters and postcards, non-profit funding
Ceramics:
Forming: Comprehension and knowledge of advanced building methods, including solid form, coil, slab, and pinch, as well as both additive and subtractive sculpting methods. Advanced knowledge of building large-scale work. Experience with the potters’ wheel and thrown forms. Experience with low, mid, and high fire clay bodies.
Firing: Experience firing gas, electric, wood, and raku kilns: low, mid, and high temperatures.
Finishing Methods: Underglazes, Mason Stains, Glazes (low, mid, and high fire), Wax Resist, Decals, Luster, China Paint. Experience with multi-media and the ceramic form, including oil, acrylic, and spray paints, resin, epoxy, wood putty, metal, wood, feathers, and rock. Experience with wall pieces, installation, and hanging mechanisms. Experience with sanding, grinders, and Dremel tools. Advanced experience sandblasting, small and large work.
Metal:
Intermediate knowledge of TIG welding, grinding, cutting, drilling, and assembly. Basic knowledge of metal shop. Specializing in steel.
Wood:
Working knowledge and training of woodshop tools and equipment: table saw, band saw, jig saw, planer, joiner, miter saw, drill press, panel saw, various sanders, brad nailer, handheld power tools. Advanced knowledge of varnish, lacquers, stains, and finishes. Woodshop tech experience. Intermediate knowledge of wood types and application.
Painting/Drawing:
Advanced life drawing skills, composition, and study in charcoal, graphite, colored pencil, pen and ink, acrylic paint, oil paint, and watercolors. Canvas building/stretching.
Printmaking:
Silkscreen: Comprehension and knowledge of silkscreen printing methods, using both single and multiple screen presses, ink mixing and layering, design, transparency making, printing on various surfaces such as canvas, cloth, wood, ceramics, and glass.
Relief: Advanced knowledge and comprehension of cutting and printing methods in various types of wood on both large and small scales. Advanced knowledge of reduction printing and relief inks. Experience printing with various sized presses and steam roller.
Etching: Basic knowledge of etching chemicals, composites, and mark making.
Lithography: Intermediate knowledge of design, wax mark making, and stone printing. Understanding of process and usage of printing chemicals.
Glass:
Experience with cutting glass and glass etching agents and solvents.
Other Interests/Qualifications:
Other Interests/Qualifications:
Outdoors: Avalanche Rescue 1 Certified (via Jackson Mountain Guides), Single Pitch Instructor Certified (Outdoor Climbing: Rock and Ice), WFR (in progress) (via NOLS), Glacial Rescue Certified (via the American Alpine Institute), Extensive Personal Backcountry/Mountaineering Experience
Extra Licenses: Motorcycle Endorsement (MT and WA), Large Vehicle License, Scissor Lift Certified