Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Education

B.A. at University of North Carolina Wilmington | Fall 2024 | Cum Laude Honors

Experienced in Diverse Art Mediums: Creates original artwork using oil, acrylic, pastels, charcoal, and other materials
Creative and dedicated Studio Art Specialist with extensive experience in various artistic mediums and techniques
Proven ability to conceptualize, design, and execute original art works
Proficient in managing and organizing art projects, strong skills in art critique and portfolio development

Work

Internship | ACME studios | Wilmington, NC | September 2022 - December 2022
- Worked with a mentor to coordinate the installlation and arrangement of gallery exhibitions, ensuring artworks were displayed effectively and in alignment with curatorial vision
- Managed and repositioned artwork within the studios, demonstrating attention to detail and a keen understanind of spatial aesthetics
- Assisted with basic metalwork for sculptures, inclkuding the fabrication and maintenance of structural components, contributing to the successful presentation of three-dimensional artworks
- Assisted in the preparation of canvases, includiung priming and stretching, contributing to the overall quality and readiness of artworks for display

Mural | University of North Carolina Wilmington | Wilmington, NC | November 2022 - December 2022
- A part of a committee who submitted a design application for the UNC Wilmington mural in Bear Hall
-Helped plan and arrange chosen design until painting began

Exhibitions

“I bet on losing dogs” | Fried Fruit Gallery | Wilmington, NC | Spring 2025
- Solo exhibition of 10 paintings including large scale works
- Spoke on concepts of childhood, stoicism, and grief
- Juried process
“Last Call” | Senior Exhibition | Wilmington, NC | Fall 2024
- Worked on a diptych of large-scale oil paintings ranging from 40” x 42” and 58” x 66”
- Spoke on concepts of childhood, stoicism, and grief
- Installation committee member
Fried Fruit Gallery (CoWorx) | Wilmington, NC | September 2022 - December 2022
- Submission of oil painting (18” X 24”) titled “Brothers”
- Highlighted the effects of poverty on children
State of the Art/Art if the State | Cameron Art Museum | Wilmington, NC | April 2022 - October 2022
- Submission of a 2D multimedia piece, Titled “All seeing eye”
Small work shows | Gallery Citrine | Wilmington, NC | November 2022 - Decmeber 2022
- Submission of a 2D Multimedia piece, Titled “Mourning”

Publications

Atlantis Magazine | Wilmington, NC | Fall Edition 2023
- Submission of large-scale oil painting (40” x 36”) titled “Dear, Dad” aka “I see nothing out the window”
- Explored relationships with parental figures
Atlantis Magazine | Wilmington, NC | Fall Edition 2022
- Submission of a 2D multimedia piece, Titled “Mourning”

Presentations

Artist Talk | University of North Carolina Wilmington | Wilmington, NC | Spring 2025
- A deep dive into my solo show of 10 paintings including large scale works
- Spoke on concepts of childhood, stoicism, and grief
- Powerpoint Presentation used to highlight and depict the information to the large audience

Awards

Anne Sherman Shikba Undergraduate Research Scholarship | Wilmington, NC | Fall 2024
- Worked on a series of large-scale oil paintings ranging from 20” x 25” to 54” x 72”, titled “I bet on losing dogs”
- Spoke on concepts of childhood, stoicism, and grief
- Required a written proposal on the justification/rational, specific objective or research question, methods and critical framework, and description of output
- Required a presentation of the proposal and a Q&A
- Awarded $1,000
- Winter showcase occured in November 2024
CSURF Supply Grant | Wilmington, NC | Fall 2024
- Applied for a series of large-scale oil paintings ranging from 20” x 25” to 54” x 72”, titled “I bet on losing dogs”
- Spoke on concepts of childhood, stoicism, and grief
- Required a written proposal on the justification/rational, specific objective or research question, methods and critical framework, and description of output
- Awarded $400