ARTIST STATEMENT
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There is a magic that is inherent to painting, transmuting thoughts and feelings into visual form is its own mystical act. Symbolism is a part of this magic, I’m particularly interested in how certain images embed themselves within the unconscious mind, weaving through time as perpetuated paradigms and archetypes. I try to imbue some of that mysticism into my paintings by using saturated color palettes, juxtaposing elements of realism with flat, graphic surfaces, and referencing both ancient and modern images and symbols.
I find something compelling about the division between idealization and reality. I often return to the idealized conceptualization of America and think about how that concept has impacted the world’s cultural landscape. I like to think about the historical sequence of the past century and how social ideals like freedom, independence, and patriotism have evolved through time. The optimistic idealism of the 1960s blossomed into the extreme decadence of the 1970s, this was a potent portion of time when the chasm between idealization and reality clearly revealed itself, prompting a rapid evolution of social ideals.
Nostalgia is something I both indulge in and observe; It creates a haunting effect in the soul, stirs a longing, emphasizes what a bittersweet predicament it is to be a human being. I’ve always been fascinated with mid-century pop culture and its overall aesthetic, I try to implement these elements in a way that feels familiar yet uncanny, similar to those haunting qualities of nostalgia. The energetic imprint left by mid-century America has become an influential ghost, manifesting itself repeatedly and continually informing my work.
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EDUCATION
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Bachelor of Fine Arts, emphasis on painting
University of Oregon, June 2020
GPA 4.07
Associates of Science
Lane Community College, June 2019
GPA 3.66
EXHIBITIONS
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Selection of consigned works
Yusto/Giner Gallery, Spain
February 2023 - present
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Eve Presents Number Three
Eve Liebe Gallery, London
March 2023
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Making a Better Painting
Hoffman Gallery, Lewis and Clark College
March 2020
Americana
Washburn Gallery, University of Oregon
January 2020
Pointing at Things Group Exhibition
Laverne Krause Gallery, University of Oregon
November 2019
Spring Storm Group Exhibition
Lawrence Hall, University of Oregon
June 2019
Solo Exhibition
Foyer Gallery, University of Oregon
May 2019
Juried Undergraduate Show
Laverne Krause Gallery, University of Oregon
March 2019
Solo Exhibition
Out on a Limb Gallery, Eugene OR
July 2017
Group Exhibition
David Joyce Gallery, Lane Community College
June-September 2016
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PUBLICATIONS
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New American Paintings
No. 163, Pacific Coast Issue
Spring 2023
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Kitch Sync Magazine
Kids These Days - February 2020
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AWARDS
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Phillip Halley Johnson Scholarship
University of Oregon
2019/20 school year
Kirchoff Family Fine Arts Scholarship
Oregon Community Foundation
2018/19 school year
Lane Arts Council Community Arts Grant
This grant funded a program I developed called Kismet Kinships, which provided middle school students from the Looking Glass Community Services Riverfront School with arts related workshops and assemblies throughout the 2015 school year. I developed the grant proposal and coordinated the assemblies/workshops.
Awarded by: The Lane Arts Council
Spring 2015
Cultural Awareness Scholarship
This scholarship was used to provide middle school students from the Looking Glass Community Services Riverfront School with an African drumming assembly. I developed the proposal for the scholarship and coordinated the assembly.
Awarded by: Looking Glass Community Services
Winter 2015
Artist of the Year Award
Elmira High School
2006
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TEACHING & COMMUNITY ARTS EXPERIENCE
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Coordinator/Project Manager
I created curriculum and coordinated faculty for the Dotty & Frank Light Youth Art Camp, a two week arts workshop for middle and high school students.
Emerald Art Center - Springfield, OR
January - August 2019
Writing Tutor
Lane Community College Writing Center - Eugene, OR
September - December 2017
Internship
Social media, general office work, community art walk coordination
Lane Arts Council - Eugene, OR
September - December 2016
Art Instructor
Developed curriculum and instructed elementary/middle school students
Maude Kerns Art Center - Eugene, OR
Summer 2016
Painting Instructor
Provided one-on-one instruction for special needs student
Looking Glass Community Services - Eugene, OR
2015
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