EDUCATION
1998
Master of Fine Arts Degree in Art
California State University, Fullerton.
Degree emphasis: Sculpture and Mixed Media.
1992
Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Art
California State University, Fullerton.
Degree emphasis: Ceramics.
1989
Associate Degree in Liberal Arts
Rancho Santiago College, Santa Ana California.
EXHIBITIONS
2002
“Lost & Found” Group Exhibit, Museum of Neon Art. Los Angeles, California.
“esque, ish, ly” Group Exhibit, da Center for the Arts. Pomona, California.
2001
“mind, matter, memory” Group Exhibit, Angels Gate Cultural Center. San Pedro, California.
2000
“ok to touch” Group Exhibit, Angels Gate Cultural Center. San Pedro, California.
“No Absolutes: Contemporary Art from the Region” Group Exhibit (Lobby), Arizona State University Art Museum. Tempe, Arizona.
“The Spurgeon Experience” Group Exhibit, Spurgeon Building. Santa Ana, California.
“The Spurgeon Experience II” Group Exhibit, Spurgeon Building. Santa Ana, California.
“The Humor Underground Show” Group Exhibit, Southern California Artists Gallery. Pomona, California. Curator: Bob Pece.
1998
“technical poetics.” Group Exhibit, Sherry Frumkin Gallery. Santa Monica, California.
“humanchine.” Group Exhibit, Museum of Neon Art. Los Angeles, California. Curator: Jim Jenkins
“Extension Conflict.” Master of Fine Art Exhibit, California State University, Fullerton. Fullerton, California.
1996
“Bookends.” Group Exhibit, Orange County Center of Contemporary Art. Santa Ana, California.
1995
“Finders Keepers.” The Center Gallery. Fullerton, California. Juror: Kim Abeles.
1994
“The Art of Function.” Artegeo Contemporary Exhibitions. Orange, California.
Group Exhibit of Four Artists. The Caged Chameleon. Santa Ana, California.
1993
“Found Object As Art.” Long Beach Arts. Long Beach, California. Juror: Michael C. McMillen.
“Fifth Annual, All Media ’93.” Irvine Fine Arts Center. Irvine, California. Juror: Noel Korten.
“Sylvia White Selects.” City of Brea Gallery. Brea, California. Juror: Sylvia White.
1992
“The Piano Is On Fire.” Solo exhibition. Exit Gallery. Fullerton, California.
“Found Object As Art.” Long Beach Arts. Long Beach, California. Juror: George Herms.
“First National Show.” Long Beach Arts. Long Beach, California. Juror: Jen Butterfield.
“Short Notice.” Solo exhibition. Exit Gallery. Fullerton, California.
“Fourth Annual, All Media ’92.” Irvine Fine Arts Center. Irvine, California. Juror: Hal Nelson
“A Night in Fullerton.” Group Exhibit. California State University, Fullerton. Fullerton, California.
“Art Beat.” Costa Mesa Art League Gallery. Costa Mesa, California. Jurors: Robert Abbot, Brian Gray, and Jenny Monbouquette.
“A Painting Is What You Bump Into When Backing Up To Look At Sculpture.” Group exhibition. Exit Gallery. Fullerton, California.
BIBLIOGRAPHY
2002
Los Angeles Downtown News, September 06, 2002, Article: “That Gaseous Moving Feeling” Author Daedalus Howell
1999
Sculpture Magazine, December Issue. Article: “Humanizing the Machine.” Author: Jim Jenkins.
1998
Los Angeles Times, Friday October 2, 1998, Calendar Section, Gallery Review – Technical Poetics, Sherry Frumkin Gallery.
SKILLS
Computing:
Expert level experience with Apple Macintosh Computer administration and operation. Graphic and Web Design Software including but not limited to Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and Macromedia Dreamweaver. Digital Audio and MIDI software including but not limited to Digidesign ProTools and Mark of the Unicorn Performer. Video editing applications including Media 100, Final Cut Pro and Adobe Premiere. Macintosh diagnostic software. Text editing, presentation and database software including Microsoft Office and FileMaker Pro. Support for networking protocols and services, including Ethernet, AppleTalk and TCP/IP and AppleShare. Hardware repair and maintenance.
Construction and Mechanical:
Most wood working equipment including power saws, drills, power sanders, pneumatic nailers. Metal working equipment including welders (gas and electric), power saws, shears, brakes, drills, grinders. Vacuum form machines. Precision inspection: equipment and procedures. Mechanical design: drawing and layout preparation. Electrical and electronic assembly and basic wiring. Experience with most raw materials including plastics, wood, metal, and rubber. All types of paint application including airbrush and hand brush techniques. Wood and antique furniture restoration. Plumbing and tile setting experience.
Ceramics:
Expert level experience with all forms of ceramics including pottery and sculpture. Gas and electric kiln operation.
Music:
Digital Audio and MIDI software including but not limited to ProTools and Mark of the Unicorn Performer. Professional audio equipment including mixers, effects, and cabling. Self taught guitarist with 30 years of experience.