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It is important that
my pieces embody a strong graphic element and sculptural consideration
while remaining functional. Geometry is the basis for shapes which
often exist both as wall tiles and simple dishes. Pattern is layered
through form, composition, and surface decoration. The glazed surface
accentuates and negates the form, taking advantage of the structure,
but working independently of it as well. There is a composition
within the individual element that can be expanded through a combination
of parts. This relationship between multiple forms creates a dialogue.
Each element relates to or informs the role of the others. Order,
pattern, and structure provide the starting point for what has the
potential of unending variety. In the words of 'Abdu'l-Baha, "…difference
reinforceth harmony, diversity strengthenth love, and multiplicity
is the greatest factor for coordination." Pattern becomes the
means of finding stillness within movement. The infinite, repetitive
nature of pattern allows both to exist and becomes the means of
freedom through its very constraints.
EDUCATION
1998?2000 BFA?Northern Michigan University; Department of Art and
Design
1999 Pilchuck Glass School; Instructors: Curt Brock and Jan Mares
1995?1998 Kent State University; School of Art; Concentration: Glass
1997 Canberra School of Art; Glass Workshop; Concentration: Glass
RECENT EXPERIENCE
2005 Workshop Instructor; Pottery Northwest; Seattle, Washington
Resident Artist; Greenwich House Pottery; New York, New York
Resident Artist; Jentel Foundation; Banner, Wyoming
2004-2005 Art Instructor; Hawthorne Elementary School; Helena, Montana
2004 Presenter; Artist Studio Tour Series; Holter Museum of Art;
Helena, Montana
2003 Visiting Artist; Northern Michigan University; Marquette, Michigan
Teaching Assistant; Richard Notkin; Archie Bray Foundation; Helena,
Montana
Workshop Instructor; Paris Gibson Square Museum of Art; Great Falls,
Montana
2002 Slide Lecturer; Kent State University; Kent, Ohio
Slide Lecturer; Timken Senior High School; Canton, Ohio
Teaching Assistant; Silvie Granatelli; Archie Bray Foundation; Helena,
Montana
2001-2003 Resident Artist and Instructor; Archie Bray Foundation;
Helena, Montana
2001 Visiting Ceramic Instructor; 4 Georgians Elementary School;
Helena, Montana
1999?2001 Curator; Oasis Gallery; Marquette, Michigan
RECENT EXHIBITIONS
2005 25 Concurs Internacional de Ceramica; Museu de Ceramica de
l'Alcora; l'Alcora, Spain
School's Out!; CCBC Catonsville; Baltimore, Maryland
12th Annual Auction; Holter Museum of Art; Helena, Montana
Small Works Invitational; New Arts Program; Kutztown, Pennsylvania
2004 Single-Space: Alison & Brandon Reintjes; Turman Gallery;
Helena, Montana
Form & Function; Gallery Materia; Scottsdale, Arizona
Archie Bray: Past and Present; The Clay Studio; Missoula, Montana
11th Annual Auction; Holter Museum of Art; Helena, Montana
4 for Four; Turman Gallery; Helena, Montana
Clay Invitational; Art Spirit Gallery; Cour d’Alene, Idaho
Potsketch 2004; The Clay Studio; Missoula, Montana
Ceram-a-rama: Celebrating Clay; Arizona State University Art Museum;
Tempe,
Arizona
Spokane Celebrates Clay; Red Sky Gallery; Spokane, Washington
Archie Bray Group Show; Maverick Cultural Center; Indianapolis,
Indiana
Multiples; Lincoln Art Center; Lincoln, California
2003 Alison Reintjes: Geometry & Pattern; Archie Bray Foundation;
Helena, Montana
Archie Bray Foundation Group Show; The Clay Studio; Missoula, Montana
Mini Treasures; Holter Museum of Art; Helena, Montana
3rd Annual Invitational; Turman Gallery; Helena, Montana
Archie Bray Summer Exhibition; Archie Bray Foundation; Helena, Montana
Archie Bray Resident Show; Santa Fe Clay; Santa Fe, New Mexico
2002 Archie Bray Foundation Group Show; Lill Street Art Center;
Chicago, Illinois
Fields of Pattern; Beall Park Art Center; Bozeman, Montana
Archie Bray Summer Exhibition; Archie Bray Foundation; Helena, Montana
Alison and Brandon Reintjes; Holter Museum of Art; Helena, Montana
Beyond 2001; The Cube at Beco; Kansas City, Missouri
AWARDS/SCHOLARSHIPS
2001 NCECA Scholarship; Archie Bray Foundation; Helena, Montana
1999 Merit Scholarship; Pilchuck Glass School; Seattle, Washington
1998?1999 National Academic Award; Northern Michigan University;
Marquette, Michigan
1995?1998 Honors Scholarship; Kent State University; Kent, Ohio
PUBLICATIONS
12/2003 Ceramics Monthly; Upfront Feature
6/2004 Studio Potter Magazine; 21 Young Potters
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