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All of these
vases form a series called Media Mediocrity and were created during
2004. This series was inspired by my disillusionment with current
television programming. Each vase is designed to hold
a specific type of flower. Each flower relates in some way to the
context of the vase. I use ironic humor to call in to question the
validity of the types of programming we are subjected to. This series
focuses on both TV commercials and reality television shows.
I have had my hands in clay as long as I can remember. Both of my
parents have worked with clay, and I truly believe that I am at
least 1/4 clay because as a child I literally consumed vast quantities
of clay as my parents worked. In other words, clay is a part of
me. I find that it to has its own - almost human nature. It is strong,
yet fragile. It will throw petulant fits for no apparent reason,
and when you least expect it, it surprises you with it ability to
bend at your will.
I love clay because of this versatility.
It can be a canvas, a lunar landscape or a drinking vessel, or can
take many forms and meanings. For myself, I use it as a story telling
device. Instead of telling stories on the pages of a book, I use
clay to convey messages. My messages are anecdotes and are intended
to influence ways of viewing the world. They celebrate beauty, and
are harbingers of my distress.
My vessels have also become a soapbox for me to spotlight my messages
and insights, and to ensure that my voice is heard. I illustrate
my ideas using form, image and text to create a dialogue for the
viewer to become engaged in for just a moment. I invite the viewer
into my work by using familiar images and provocative notions about
the state of the world, and about universal themes such as the powers
of love, money and guns. In doing so, I hope that my work challenges
and inspires viewers to look at the world in new ways.
Higher Education comments on current trends in higher ed. Using
the Chronicle of Higher Education as my source, I trace and comment
on issues such as grade inflation, gender bias and influence of
money on colleges and universities. The forms used in this piece
are based on trophies, similar to what you would see given for athletic
achievement. The color plate is candy colored, to emphasis the irony
of the trends I am commenting on.
EDUCATION
Anticipated 2006, MFA in Ceramics,
Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA
1997, BA in Art, Winthrop University,
Rock Hill, SC
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Spring 2004, Fall 2004, Spring 2005 Graduate Teaching Assistant
Georgia State University, Atlanta GA
Instructed students in basic
hand-building techniques such as pinch, coil. Mold making and slab
construction. Students were also introduced to a variety of firing
methods such as raku, pit firing and both low and mid-range glaze
and slip applications.
Summer 2004 Roswell Park Department
Instructed beginning and intermediate
wheel classes with a focus on functional cone six ceramic ware.
Craftsmanship and concept development were focused on.
2001-2003 Ceramics Instructor,
Seven Oaks Park, Irmo, SC
Taught both Introduction to Ceramics
and Advanced Ceramics. Introduced students to both hand building
and wheel-throwing. Maintained the supplies for the ceramics studio,
and helped to develop the curriculum for the children's ceramics
program.
EMPLOYMENT
Summer 2004 Atlanta ASD Coordinator, Georgia State University Gallery,
Atlanta GA
Coordinated the collection and
restoration of bicycles to be used in public art project in
Freedom Park, Atlanta, GA. Worked with various public service organizations
to coordinate volunteers and help with fund raising. All funds raised
from this project were used to help send books to Benin, West Africa.
The bicycles used in this project were donated to the MadHousers,
an Atlanta area organization that helps the homeless.
2003 Graduate Lab Assistant, Georgia State University, Atlanta,
GA
Helped maintain all studio supplies
such as clay and glaze materials. Fired kilns for classes. Mixed
clay and glaze as needed. Assisted the teaching staff as directed.
2000-2003 South Carolina Court
of Appeals, Columbia, SC
Produced court correspondence
for cases being appealed in the court. Maintained minutes for all
court cases heard during our court sessions. Handled all purchase
request form the Judges and staff of the court. Supervised five
employees.
1998-2000 University of South
Carolina, Columbia, SC
Maintained all purchasing records
for the Department of Student Life. Worked in conjunction with the
Department of Student Affairs in organizing and implementing student
events. Handled the budget and purchase transactions for the Community
Service Events, Parents Programs and Leadership Activities.
1996-2003 Munson Spring Pottery,
Columbia, SC
Produced functional pottery.
Participated in local craft fairs. Kept extensive database of clients.
Produced promotional materials to aid in the sale of my work, such
as brochures, postcards and press releases. Utilized Photoshop and
Adobe Freehand to aid in production of promotional materials.
VISITING ARTIST
Frances Marion University, Florence,
South Carolina September 2002
Gaston College, Gastonia, North
Carolina, May 2003
SOLO EXHILITIONS
Higher Ed, Georgia State University
May 2004, Atlanta, GA site-specific installation
Don't Mess With Texas, Roswell Clay Center West, March 2004, Roswell,
GA
Niches, Hive Gallery September 2002, Columbia, SC
EXHIBITIONS
Sacred Spaces, January 2005 Atlanta,
GA
The Next Generation, Santa Fe Clay, December 2004, Santa Fe, NM
Funk-Tion-National, Stretch Gallery, November 2004, Pineville, NC
Etc, 6 Emerging Georgia Artists, McMaster Gallery, University of
South Carolina, July 2004, Columbia, SC
Hewitt 3, Betsy Havens Gallery, December 2002, Columbia, SC
SC State Fair, 2nd Place Award, October 2002, Columbia, SC
Artist Against Aids, May 2002, Columbia, SC
Orton Cone Box Show, 2002 Honorable Mention, Baker University, KA
Vessel Form, Frances Marion University, September 2004, Florence
SC
The Hewitt Family, Nina Lou and Friends, October 2001, Charleston,
SC
Japonism, Asian Inspirations, Target Galley, Alexandria, VA, 2001
SC Clay, in conjunction with NCECA, March 2001, Rock Hill, SC
Winthrop University Current Student/Alumni Show, in conjunction
with NCECA March 2001, Rock Hill, SC
Art in the Home, December 2000, Columbia, SC
Orton Cone Box Show 2000, Baker University, KA
Anderson Art Show, April 2000, Anderson, SC
A Place in Time, McKissick Museum, April 2000, Columbia, SC
Artist Against Aids, March 2000, Columbia, SC
South Carolina State Fair, October 2000, Columbia, SC Purchase Award
Thinking Outside the Box, McKissick Museum, April 1999, Columbia,
SC
AWARDS
Chandler Scholarship Graduate Scholarship,
2004 Award Recipient, Georgia State University
Mary Beason Bishop and Francis
Sumner Merrit Scholarship, 2005 Award Recipient, Haystack Mountain
School of Crafts
ORGANIZATIONS
2004, President, Student League
of Independent Potters and Sculptors, Georgia State University
Organized meetings, helped to coordinate visiting artists, semi-annual
pottery sale, designed posters and flyers to advertise events, helped
to plan budget of funds raised through pottery sale.
2004, President, Art Student
Union, Georgia State University
Organized meetings, helped to coordinate visiting artists and lectures
to enhance the education of art students at Georgia State University,
designed posters and flyers to advertise events, helped to plan
budget of $12,000.
PUBLICATIONS
"The Gallery". Clay
Times, volume 11, Number 1 January, February 2005
REVIEWS
Eight Days A Week, review of
"Don't Mess With Texas" installation, Free Times Newspaper,
July 17, 2004
"Humor Leads to Biting,
Memorable Art" Mary Gilkerson, review of Etc, exhibition. Free
Times Newspaper, July 28, 2004.
"Of Butts and Beauty Terri Tines, Free Times Newspaper, May
15, 1999
GALLERIES
Southern Pottery, Columbia, SC
Nina Lu and Friends, Charleston, SC
Carolina Foothills Gallery, Chesne, SC
Kentuck Gallery, Birmingham,
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