Resume

Selected Exhibitions

2008                A Beautiful Find, James Oliver Gallery, Philadelphia PA, Curated by Veronica Scarpellino

2007                Chalkboard Chronicles, Prudence Designs, New York NY

2006                Assemblation, Eyedrum, Atlanta GA, Curated by Angie Asadourian

2005                Torrid, Sharadin Art Gallery, Kutztown University, Kutztown PA, Curated by Dan Talley

2004                Alumni Exhibition, Ice House Gallery, Monmouth University, West Long Branch NJ, Curated by Vincent DiMattio

                        June Exhibition, Projekt30, Philadelphia PA (Juried)

2003                Collaboration, TIXE: a Chashama Arts Space, New York NY, Curated by
                        Janusz Jaworski

2002                Grand Unveiling, Bobo Interiors, Boulder CO

2001                Uterine Lounge Installation, Exotica Erotica Ball, Boulder Theatre, Boulder CO (Collaboration with Nesting Design)
                                                                       
                        Chairity 2001, Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art, Boulder  CO (Juried)

2000                Cocoons Installation, Exotica Erotica Ball, Boulder Theatre, Boulder CO
                                                                       
                        Chairity 2000, Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art, Boulder CO (Juried)

1998                Hay Project, Red Mill Gallery,Vermont Studio Center, Johnson VT

1995-99            Ice House Gallery & 800 Gallery, Monmouth University, West Long Branch NJ, Student and Senior Exhibitions

Curating

2009               Globe Dye Works, Philadelphia PA
                       Begged borrowed & Stolen, James Oliver Gallery, Philadelphia PA
                       (Title to be annoinced), James Oliver Gallery, Philadelphia PA

2008                A Beautiful Find, James Oliver Gallery, Philadelphia PA

Prizes & Fellowships

Andy Warhol Foundation grant through Eyedrum nonprofit art space, 2007

Project Grant.  Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art Exotica Erotica Ball, Boulder Colorado, 2000 & 2001

Full Fellowship.  Vermont Studio Center, Sculpture, August 1998

Award. Lambda Sigma Tau - Monmouth University Honor Society,1998

Lectures/Public Speaking Engagements

Lecture, Kutztown University, Kutztown PA, 2008

Lecture, University of the Arts, Philadelphia PA, 2003

Lecture, School of Visual Arts, New York NY, 2003

Interview,  “Artist of the Week”, KVCU-AM/1190, Boulder CO 2002

Bibliography (*Review)

*Wells, Steven, “A Beautiful Find,” Philadelphia Weekly, September 3, 2008

Campello, Lenny, "Green Art," Phillyist.com, September 5, 2008

*Ray, Matthew, “A Beautiful Find: Trash to Trasure at James Oliver Gallery,”DigPhilly.com(NBC Universal), September 6, 2008

Steele, John, “A Beautiful Find,” Uwishunu.com, September 25, 2008

*Cullum, Jerry, “Assembly Required,” accessAtlanta, December 28, 2006

*Cullum, Jerry, “Finding Answers: Artists Use Humble Items as Statements,” Atlanta Journal-Constitution, December 24, 2006

“The Design of Sculpture,” The 3rd Dimension, Philadelphia Sculptors, Spring Issue 2003

*Orange Peel Moses, “Exotica Erotica Ball,” Go-Go Magazine October 2001

Penned Articles

“NY Trash Invades Northern Liberties” The Spirit Community Newspapers, March 12, 2008

“Frida Kahlo” The Spirit Community Newspapers, February 17, 2008

“Engaged and Confused” The Spirit Community Newspapers, February 12, 2008

“Bambi Biennial” The Spirit Community Newspapers, January 30, 2008

“Ira Upin, ‘Random Thoughts’” The Spirit Community Newspapers, January 23, 2008

“The Design of Sculpture,” The 3rd Dimension, Philadelphia Sculptors, Spring Issue 2003

Education

Monmouth University, B.A. Studio Art, Magna cum Laude, 1999