Education
2017-2020 MFA in Sculpture, Ohio University, Athens, OH
2010-2014 BFA in Printmaking, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ
Study Abroad Siena, Italy- Spring 2012
Professional Experience
2021-Present Digital Fabrication Technician, FKB Studio
- Run a department of many machines and 2 individuals. Operated, programmed, and maintained; 2 3-axis routers, 1 5-axis Therwood Router, Plasma Cutter, Laser Cutter, Ender 5 Plus 3D printers, Massivit3D resin printer. Developed all procedures for operating, maintaining, and programming as well as all safety protocols.
- Milled and created sculptures and installations for world renowned artists and organizations such as American Express, Balenciaga, Cool Cats NFT, Micha Johnson, Mariyah Carrey
- Organized meetings and worked closely with vendors, suppliers, and technicians to maintain inventory, accuracy, budgets, and deadlines.
2020-2021 Sculptor/CNC Machinist, Antiquity Stone (Jeff Koons LLC)
- July 2020- December 2020- Hand carved highly detailed Portuguese Pink Marble & Belgian Black Marble sculptures to a high polish. Using a combination of electronic rotary tools and hand tools.
- January 2021- August 2021- Operate two different 5-axis CNC stone milling machines. Rigged multi ton marble sculptures to be moved around the studio.
2018-2020 Artist Assistant for Ohio University Painting Professor John Sabraw
- Reclaimed acid mine drainage from water ways in South Eastern Ohio, assisted in collecting Iron Oxide from waterways in South Eastern Ohio. After collection, we processed and fired the pigment into three paint pigment colors for Gamblin Artist’s Oil Colors.
2018 Artist Intern Fellow, Summer Session, Franconia Sculpture Park, Shafer, MN
- Worked with artists to Fabricate large scale pieces
- Sculpted my own piece that was installed on the grounds
- Maintained the grounds and sculptures to a high level
2015-2017 Sculptor, Playtime LLC, Denver, CO
- Made large scale installations and sculptures using styrofoam, wood, and steel. Ran a laguna router CNC, FrogWire Hot Wire CNC, and FrogWire mill CNC. Hand carved sytrofoam to exact specifications, welded steel amateurs, made wood bases, and made various engineered parts so the sculptures could be taken apart for shipping. Worked with a team of other sculptors to make sure all work was done in a timely manner.
Teaching Experience
2020 Teaching Assistant, Spring, Design History (on-line course), Ohio University
Teaching Assistant, Spring, Art and Hip Hop (on-line course), Ohio University
2019 Instructor of Record, Fall, Foundations- Structure + Space, Ohio University
- This course explored the use of structure and space as physical, conceptual, and organizational practices in contemporary art and design. Students learned to develop their ideas through composition and fabrication, considering issues such as scale, site-specificity, repetition, impermanence and performativity. Students also learned basic fabrication modalities in terms of woodworking, reductive carving, sewing, mold making/life-casting, cold metal work, and digital modeling.
Instructor of Record, Summer, Foundations-Function, Ohio University
- In this course, students investigated modes of creative research and methodologies of art and design to inform and expand their own practice. Students transformed their concepts and designs through tool explorations, shifting modalities, application of technologies, and material experimentation. This course explored the overall significance of art + design’s function in society.
Instructor of Record, Spring, Foundations-Image, Ohio University
- This course explored the production and design of representational, abstract, and symbolic images. Students were introduced to lens-based, digital, and analog processes for creating imagery. Using various techniques and technologies as well as applications of color theory. Through the study of image systems and cultural contexts, students developed skills for various modes of image-making in art and design, an understanding of their expressive potentials, and the role of interpretation and critical analysis of images within a contemporary context.
Teaching Assistant, Summer, Art and Hip-Hop (on-line course), Ohio University
Teacher, Wood Joinery Workshop, Ohio University, Athens, OH
Teacher, Plaster Carving Workshop, Summer Programs at Ohio University, Athens, OH
2018 Teaching Assistant, Spring, Advanced Sculpture, Ohio University
Teaching Assistant, Fall, Foundations, Ohio University
On-Line Instructor Training, Ohio University
2017-2020 Shop Assistant, Wood Shop + Sculpture Studio, Ohio University
- Oversaw the use of both the woodshop and sculpture studio. Was a part of major and minor renovations of both the spaces as well as keeping the spaces up to OSHA standards. Would lead safety sessions on proper use of equipment and facilities. Preformed routine and maintenance on all the equipment and facilities.
Awards and Certificates
2022 Massivit3D CAM/CAD Training, Massivit3D, San Diego, CA
2022 Massivit3D Operator Training, Massivit3D, San Diego, CA
2022 5-axis CNC Operator Training, Thermwood Corporation, Dale, IN
2022 OSHA-30-hour, Construction certificate
2021 Best in Show, “Answering Earth”, Show curated by Rural Midwest Artist Collective
2019 Honorable Mention, “Outstanding Student Achievement in Contemporary Sculpture Award” International Sculpture Center, NJ
Summer Teaching Award, Ohio University, Athens, OH
Graduate Student Senate Travel Grant, Ohio University, Athens, OH
Workshop Scholarship, Life-Casting with Charles Long, Anderson Ranch, Snowmass, CO
2018 Summer Artist Intern Fellow, Franconia Sculpture Park, Shafer, MN
2017-2020 Full Graduate Assistantship, Ohio University, Athens, OH
Full Tuition Scholarship, Ohio University, Athens, OH
Publications
2019 Sculpture Magazine, September/October. “Outstanding Student Achievement in Contemporary Sculpture”
2018 Franconia Sculpture Park, “Artist Intern Fellow”
Selected Exhibitions
2021 “Answering Earth”, on-line exhibition curated by Rural Midwest Artist Collective
“Invited Artist”, on-line exhibition curated by Phoenix Gallery, Manhattan, NY
2020 “Warped Locality”, MFA Thesis show, Seigfred Gallery, Athens, OH
“Breaking Ground”, Wild Goose Gallery, Columbus, OH
2019 “Twist-Ties”, Weld House Gallery, Athens, OH
2018 “Amalgam”, Franconia Sculpture Park, Shafer, MN
“Site and Structure”, Dairy Barn Arts Center, Athens, OH
“ii”, Seigfred Gallery, Athens, OH
“Overture”, Trisolini Gallery, Athens, OH
“Press”, Printmaking Show, Dayton Society of Artists, Dayton, OH, Curated by Professor Melissa Haviland
2017 “The Figure: Interpreted Through Contemporary Mediums”
Site:Brooklyn, Brooklyn, NY, Curated by Co-Executive Editor of ARTNews Barbara A. MacAdam
“Eclectus”, Shop Gallery, Denver, CO
2014 BFA Thesis Show, Beasley Gallery, Northern Arizona University,
Flagstaff, AZ
2013 Solo Exhibition, “Geometric Colors” Madrid Tapas y Sangria,
Flagstaff, AZ
Collaborations
2019 Record Keeping Book, with artist and designer David Prince
“Cassandra”, fabricated a mask for photographer Martin Krafft to use in his politically charged social change practice.
Skills
Metal
- Fabrication techniques: MIG, Oxy-fuel welding and cutting, soldering, plasma cutting, brake, Beverly shear, Baileigh roll bender and manual bender, drill press, and horizontal band saw
- Investment mold/ ceramic shell metal casting using bronze, aluminum, and lead(Pb)
- Experience with plaster mold making
- Strong knowledge of life casting
Wood
- Skilled in the use of common woodshop tools: table saw, band saw, miter saw, chop saw, power sanders, router, planer, jointer, and drill press
- Basic construction and framing techniques
- Skilled in the process of turning trees/branches into lumber
Computer and Electronics
- Knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Lightroom
- Strong Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong experience with Rhino 6, RhinoCAM
- Familiarity with various CNC equipment: Maxima 5-axis machine, G-Rex 5-axis machine, FANUC controllers, FrogWire, FrogMill, Laguna Router, Shopbot router, MakerBot 3-D printer, Ender 5 Plus, Massivit3D resin printer, Plasma Cutting, Thermwood M90 5-axis machine
- Experience in laser cutter/engraver operation, maintenance, and programming
- Troubleshooting hardware and software issues
- Experience with web development in Wordpress and Squarespace
- Strong Knowledge of Google Drive
Printmaking
- Strong knowledge of safety moving vintage/antique and cumbersome presses
- Expertise in stone lithography, and copper + zinc intaglio
- Experience in maintenance of lithography and relief/intaglio presses