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EDUCATION
2001
M.F.A, Painting and Drawing, The School of the Art Institute of Chicago
1998
B.F.A., Painting and Drawing, The University of New Mexico
1995
Study Abroad, The University of Swansea, Wales, U.K.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2008 - Present
Assistant Professor of Art
Lake Forest College, Art Department, Lake Forest, IL
- Introduction to Computer Imaging- This course surveys and explores the basic concepts of two-dimensional image making in the electronic realm. Applications used include Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and InDesign. An important theme is the use of computer technology to generate visual points of view and to use this technology to express precise thoughts through image and text.
- Advanced Computer Imaging- Utilizing applications such as Final Cut Pro, Dreamweaver and Flash,the class considers the ways artists can manipulate images and craft projects in time-based and interactive formats.
- Digital Color Photography- Working in response to specific challenges from photographic history, as well as contemporary color photographic work, this course uses the basic elements of the digital SLR camera as well as the inventive use of artificial and natural lighting, settings and backdrops, to create images that will be processed through the digital environment of Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop.
- Elements of Design- This course serves as an introduction to basic design problems in various two- and three-dimensional techniques and media.
- Other responsibilities include: Digital Lab Manager
2008 - Present
Co-founder
Renaissance Gaming
- Curriculum development and implementation of an annual summer art and technology workshop on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota. The workshop teaches basic animation, art and game programming concepts to Native American junior high school students to begin preparing
them for college in creative technology and computer science programs.
2006 - 2008
External Relations Coordinator
Columbia College Chicago, Interactive Arts and Media Department, Chicago, IL
- Intership coordinator
- Visiting Artists Lecture Series Coordinator
- Departmental liason with industry professionals in art, design and gaming fields
- Director of departmental gallery, The Project Room
- Editor and designer for departmental newsletter, Profile
- Research and pursue grant opportunities
- Responsible for all departmental image branding and design initiatives
- Manifest Senior Showcase exhibition coodinator for IAM
- Faculty advisor for IAM Club
- Attend industry related conferences (Siggraph, International Digital Media Arts Association Conference,
Game Developers Conference and Second Life Community Conference) as IAM representative
2002 - present
Adjunct Professor,
Columbia College Chicago, Interactive Arts and Media Department, Chicago, IL
- Senior Practicum Seminar co-taught- This senior capstone course teaches practical approaches to applying for jobs, gallery exhibitions and graduate school. Students develop their portfolios, hone their interviewing skills, as well as plan and execute their own senior exhibition.
- Two Dimensional Imaging- This course explores contemporary approaches to art-making through traditional and digital media- Corel Painter, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator.
- Digital Image Development- This course introduces fundamental 2D concepts using Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator.
- Experimental Imaging- In this advanced digital art studio students work on an independent senior body of work in 2D, 3D, time-based and interactive digital media.
2001 – 2006
Part-time Faculty
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Painting and Drawing Department, Chicago, IL
- Digital Tools for Painters- This class introduces Adobe Photoshop and Corel Painter as tools for exploring and expanding contemporary painting practices.
2001 – 2004
Part-time Faculty
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Early College Program, Chicago, IL
- Portrait Drawing
- Two Dimensional Design
- Figure Drawing
2001 – 2003
Part-time Faculty
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Continuing Studies, Chicago, IL
- Digital Tools for Artists- This is an introductory class in Adobe Photoshop which explores the media as a tool to be integrated into traditional 2D and 3D studio practices.
2004 – 2005
Part-time Faculty
Digital Bootcamp, Chicago, IL
- Photoshop Basic Training
- Photoshop Beyond Basic Training 1
- Photoshop Beyond Basic Training 2
ONE AND TWO PERSON EXHIBITIONS
2007
Gosia Koscielak Gallery, Chicago, IL
2006
24 Hour Painting, Fraction Workspace, Chicago, IL
2005
Translations, The Contemporary Art Workshop, Chicago, IL
2005
Between the Lines, Streetlevel Gallery, Highwood, IL
2000
3 Second Painting, Gallery 2, Chicago IL
1999
Dukkha- Thé, ILK@Pirate Gallery, Denver, CO
1998
American Mythos, ILK Gallery, Denver, CO
1998
American Mythos, John Sommers Gallery, Albuquerque, NM
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2007
Snap to Grid, LA Center for Digital Art, Los Angeles, CA
2007
The Art of Play, The Project Rm, Chicago, IL
2007
Bridge Art Fair, Gosia Koscielak Gallery, Chicago, IL
2007
Crossmediale, Gosia Koscielak Gallery, Chicago, IL
2007
Faculty Exhibition, The Project Rm, Chicago, IL
2005
Two Artists, Fraction Workspace, Chicago, IL
2005
Summer Show, The Contemporary Art Workshop, Chicago, IL
2004
Heretic Heredity, Up the Stairs Gallery, Chicago, IL
2004
Annual Group Show, Carrol/Albany Gallery, Chicago, IL
2003
Fieldwork, 1926 Exhibition Space, Chicago, IL
2003
Currents, Weldon Gallery, Chicago, IL
2003
Homeworks, Betty Rymer Gallery, Chicago, IL
2001
The School of the Art Institute's MFA Exhibition, Chicago, IL
2001
Art Windows, Max Mara, Chicago, IL
2000
Gallery 2 December Group Show, Gallery 2, Chicago, IL
1999
SSSHHH! Site 21/21 Gallery, Albuquerque, NM
1999
ILK Gallery Group Show, ILK Gallery, Denver CO
1998
Solitary Vices, Site 21/21 Gallery, Albuquerque, NM
1998
D. H. Lawrence Annual Exhibition, John Sommers Gallery, Albuquerque, NM
1997
ASA Gallery Annual Juried Show, ASA Gallery, Albuquerque, NM
1997
Auto Erotica, ASA Gallery, Albuquerque, NM
CURATORIAL PROJECTS
2007-2008
Bilingual, Art at the Intersection of Painting and Video, Glass Curtain Gallery, Columbia College Chicago, Chicago, IL
2006
Snap to Grid, C33 Gallery, Columbia College Chicago, Chicago, IL
2005
Bilingual, The Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art, Chicago, IL
STUDENT CURATORIAL PROJECTS
2008
IAM Senior Exhibition, Manifest 2008, Glass Curtain Gallery, Columbia College, Chicago, IL
2007
Par Avion, The Project Rm, Columbia College, Chicago, IL
2007
IAM Faculty Exhibition, The Project Rm, Columbia College, Chicago, IL
2007
The Art of Play, The Project Rm, Columbia College, Chicago, IL
2007
IAM Senior Exhibition, Manifest 2007, Hokin Gallery, Columbia College, Chicago, IL
2006
Fresh, The Project Rm, Columbia College, Chicago, IL
2006
I Heart Technology, Manifest 2006, Raw Space, Columbia College, Chicago, IL
2005
Curve, Manifest 2005, C33 Gallery, Columbia College, Chicago, IL
2004
E-motive, Manifest 2004, L and L Gallery, Evanston IL
PERFORMANCES AND SREENINGS
2008
Video artist in collaboration with the band Coupleskate, The Empty Bottle, Chicago, IL
2006
Video artist for the theater production Life and Limb, Pinebox Theater Company, Athenaeum Theater, Chicago, IL
2004
Video screening, Summer Films, The Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art, Chicago, IL
2003
Shame, Video art in collaboration with modern dance ensemble CAMP, Sugar in the Raw, Link's Hall, Chicago, IL
2002
Video art in collaboration with modern dance ensemble CAMP, for Collaboraction, Ourhaus, Chicago, IL
BIBLIOGRAPHY
2008
"Work" by Sabina Ott, PROMPT Art Journal, Issue 1
2007
"Paintings, Partitives, Positions, Parables", by Michelle Grabner, Bilingual Exhibition Catalog
2007
"Episode 113- Tracy Marie Taylor and Front Forty Press", Bad at Sports
2007
"Bilingual' speaks eclectic, collective language of film in contemporary art" The Chicago Tribune
2007
"Hybrid Transmission: Tradition and Technology Merge at Columbia's Glass Curtain Gallery"
2007
Time Out Chicago, Issue 143 : Nov. 22–28, 2007
2007
Gapers Block, Issue # 023422
2007
"5 Shows to See Now", Newcity, 11-15-07
2007
"Recent Exhibitions at Columbia College", CanTv, 11-14-07
2007
"Mixing Media, Exhibit Combines Video and Painting" Columbia Chronicle
GRANTS, FELLOWSHIPS AND AWARDS
2008
Special Assistance Grant, Illinois Arts Council, Chicago, IL
2008
Full Merit Scholarship, Anderson Ranch Arts Center, Aspen, CO
2008
Faculty Development Grant, Columbia College Chicago, IL
2006
Chicago CAAP Grant, Department of Cultural Affairs, Chicago IL
2005
Chicago CAAP Grant, Department of Cultural Affairs, Chicago IL
2001
Graduate Fellowship Award, The School of the Art Institute of Chicago
2001
Full Merit Scholarship, Anderson Ranch Arts Center, Aspen, CO
1999-2001
Full Merit Scholarship, The School of the Art Institute of Chicago
1998
MacRae Award for Academic Excellence, The University of New Mexico, College of Fine Art, Albuquerque, NM
1998
Summa Cum Laude, The University of New Mexico, College of Fine Art, Albuquerque, NM
1998
Magna Cum Laude, General Honors, The University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM
1997
Cherryl-Connif Memorial Scholarship Award
The University of New Mexico, College of Fine Art, Albuquerque, NM
LECTURES
2008
"The Painter's Anxiety in the Age of New Media" paper presented at the International Digital Media Arts Association Conference, Savannah, GA
"The Painter's Anxiety in the Age of New Media" paper presented at "21st Century Anxiety" Conference at the University of Nottingham, U.K.
University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Graduate Seminar, Marcelino Stuhmer, Professor
2007
Columbia College Chicago, Parents Weekend CHATS!
2006
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Conceptual Approaches Seminar, Marcelino Stuhmer, Instructor
2005
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, From Drawing into Painting, Eli Robb, Instructor
2004
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Color Theory, Anna Kunz, Instructor
COMMUNITY SERVICE AND RELATED
2001
Director, Graduate Open Studio Night, The School of the Art Institute of Chicago
2000
Founder and organizer, Graduate Open Studio Night, The School of the Art Institute of Chicago
1998
Volunteer Children's Art Instructor, Nobu Village Burmese Refugee Camp, Thailand
1998
Student Director, John Sommers Gallery, The University of New Mexico
1998
Founder and organizer, Undergraduate Open Studio Night, The University of New Mexico
1997
Community Organizer, Art Supply Drive for ArtStreet (Art studio for the less fortunate)
COMPUTER SKILLS
Print
- Lightroom- expert
- Photoshop- expert
- Illustrator- expert
- In-Design- proficient
- Corel Painter- expert
- Office- proficient
Motion
- Final Cut Pro- proficient
- DVD Studio Pro- proficient
- After Effects- proficient
- Premiere- proficient
- iMovie- proficient
- iDVD- proficient
Web
- HTML- basic
- CSS- basic
- Dreamweaver- proficient
- Flash- proficient