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