Curriculum Vitae (CV)

 

         

Education
        B.A.  at  University of North Carolina Wilmington
        Fall 2024 | Cum Laude Honors
  • Directed Independent Study for Oil Painting
  • Intermediate/Advanced Life Drawing
  • Two-Dimensional Design
  • Intro to Digital Photography

      Summary


  • 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

      Highlighted Skills


  • Ability to prep raw canvas, linen, stretchers and priming
  • Digital photographic work with Canon Rebel T3
  • Intro level at Adobe photoshop, Illustrator, and Procreate
  • Art Gallery Installation: Focus on Aesthetics, Spacing, and Fragile Pieces

       

Work Experience, Exhibitions,

Publications, Presentations, and Awards


       
         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