Employing historical and contemporary reference, I aim to create a framework beyond these objects’ original purpose while reclaiming, reestablishing and redefining their place in our daily existence. I am interested in where we have been as a culture, where we are currently and where we are headed as well as what we have learned in the process, how much has changed and in what ways.
EDUCATION
Mills College, Oakland, CA MFA Candidate 2009
North Central College, Naperville, IL, September 2005
Bachelors of Art in Studio Art, minors Art History & Spanish
Academic Merit Scholarship recipient
College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, IL, January 2002 - August 2003 General Education within Honors Program
EXHIBITIONS
Solo Exhibition, Boiler House, North Central College, Naperville, IL, 2005
“Momentum,” senior art show, Oesterle Library, North Central College, Naperville, IL, 2005
Juried Exhibit, Finalist, Lawrence Academic Center, North Central College, Naperville, IL, 2004
PERMANENT COLLECTIONS
Sprawl, no. 1, acrylic on canvas, North Central College, Naperville, IL
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Ceramic Lab Student Aide, College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, IL, Summer 2006
Ceramic Studio Assistant, North Central College, Naperville, IL, 2004-2005
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Portfolio Development Courses, College of DuPage, Summer & Fall Semesters 2006
Guest Critiquer, Sculpture I class, North Central College, Spring 2006
Gas Kiln Building Workshop participant with Eric, Resident Artist, Lil Street Art Center, Spring 2005
Beth Caverner Stichter lecture and workshop participant, North Central College, Naperville, IL, Spring 2005
Ceramic Studio Intern/ Classroom Aide, Glenbard West High School, Glen Ellyn, IL, Spring 2004
National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts, conference attendee, 2003-2005