Education
2017 San Diego State University, San Diego, CA. Master of Fine Arts, Jewelry + Metalwork Candidate. Expected: 2020
2016 BFA Studio Art, Art Metals, Art History Minor, University of Wisconsin - Stout, Menomonie, WI
2013 International study, Lorenzo De Medici, Florence, Italy
Extended Education
2016 Pewtersmithing, with Jeffery Clancy, University of Wisconsin - Stout, Menomonie, WI
2013 Hollowware & Soldiering practices, with Kevin O’Dwyer, University of Wisconsin - Stout, Menomonie, WI
2010 Two week Fashion Design and Merchandising course, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA
Exhibitions
2019 Surf Report, Galerie Marzee, Nijmegen, Netherlands
Mad for Hoops, Gallery 252, Chicago IL
2018 Adorned Spaces, SNAG, Society of North American Goldsmiths, Portland, OR
Exhibition in Motion, SNAG, Society of North American Goldsmiths, Portland, OR
2016 Between the Cracks, BFA Thesis Exhibition, Gallery 209, Menomonie, WI (Solo Exhibition)
GEMS: Contemporary Metalsmiths and Art Jewelers in Menomonie, curated by, Masako Onodera, Heyde Center for the Arts, Chippewa Falls, WI
Unexpected, Craft council of British Colombia Gallery, Vancouver BC, (accepted, not shown)
2015 End of the Year juried show, Furlong Gallery, University of Wisconsin - Stout, Menomonie,WI
Art Orgs Unite, Gallery 209, Menomonie, WI
Prometheus: Distance, Furlong Gallery, University of Wisconsin - Stout, Menomonie, WI
2014 Hook, Line and Sculpture, Gallery 121, Menomonie, WI
Tapped, Collaboration with Jordan Jirschelel, Gallery 209, Menomonie, WI
2013 Metalheads, The Raw Deal, Menomonie, WI
Ink & Paper, Local print sale, VolumeOne, Eau Claire, WI
2012 Best of Design, Furlong Gallery, University of Wisconsin-Stout, Menomonie, WI
Awards / Scholarships
2019 San Diego Gem and Mineral Society Scholarship
2018 Windgate Foundation Scholarship, San Diego State University
2017 Paul Lingren Memorial Scholarship, San Diego State University
2016 Society of North American Goldsmiths Educational Endowment Scholarship
2015 Student Research Grant, “Aided by Technology, Made by Hand”, Student Research Services, University of Wisconsin - Stout
The objective of this body of research was proposed to explore the integration of 3D programing software and equipment combined with traditional approach of jewelry making techniques. This intersection of craft handiwork and technology has allowed me to explore multiple facets of craft, jewelry, and design in a contemporary manner.
First Place 3D, Prometheus: Distance, panel jury, University of Wisconsin - Stout
Publications
2019 “On Offer”, Art Jewelry Forum, (April 2019)
Hidden Gems- Artist Interview, SD Voyager, San Diego CA (April 2019)
2018 SNAG, Exhibition of Motion, Catalogue
2016 School of Art and Design juried student catalogue, University of Wisconsin - Stout
2015 Prometheus: Distance, University of Wisconsin - Stout, Catalogue
Conferences Attended
2018 SNAG, Society of North American Goldsmiths, Portland, OR
2016 Zoom Symposium, Milwaukee, WI
2015 SNAG, Society of North American Goldsmiths, Boston, MA
2014 SNAG, Society of North American Goldsmiths, Minneapolis, MN
Memberships
SNAG, Society of North American Goldsmiths, Member, 2013 - Present
Art Metals Association, Vice President, University of Wisconsin - Stout, Menomonie, 2013 - Present
Fine Arts Association, Member, University of Wisconsin - Stout, Menomonie, WI, 2014 - Present