EDUCATION
2011
BFA, Communication Design, Metropolitan State University, Denver CO
2008
BFA, Studio Art, University of Denver, Denver CO
2007
Studio Arts College International (SACI), Florence, Italy (Semester Abroad)
RESIDENCIES / WORKSHOPS / HONORS
Schmidt Ocean Institute, Artist-At-Sea Residency, Pacific Ocean Transit: Hawaii – Fiji (2019)
Juried Exhibition 1st Place, Transformative Forces: Creation through Destruction, Kahilu Theatre, Kamuela (2019)
HIFinalist, Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park Artist Residency, Volcano Village HI (2019)
Kipaipai Professional Artist Development Workshop, Donkey Mill Art Center, Holualoa HI (2018)
Who’s Who Among Students Honoree, Metropolitan State University of Denver, Denver CO (2010)
Senior Thesis Student Success Award, Denver West Office Council, Denver CO (2008)
Harrison Merit Scholarship, University of Denver, Denver CO (2006-08)
Student of the Arts Scholarship, School of Art and Art History, University of Denver, Denver CO (2004-08)
EXHIBITION HISTORY
2020
Kipaipai Group Show, Kahilu Theatre, Kamuela HI (forthcoming 2020)
#countmein, Museum of Art and History, Lancaster CA (forthcoming, 5/9/2020-8/16/2020)
Call+Response, Kahilu Theatre, Kamuela HI (juror Healoha Johnston)
Collaborate and Create, The Loft at Liz’s, Los Angeles, CA
2019
Transformations: Stories, One Year Later, Wailoa Arts and Culture Center, Hilo, HI
Transformative Forces: Creation through Destruction, Kahilu Theatre, Kamuela, HI (juror: Carl F.K. Pao) Awarded 1st prize
Donkey Mill Art Center 12th Annual Art Auction, BMW of Hawai’i, Kailua-Kona, HI
2018
Solo Exhibition: New Works, Waimea Coffee Co., Kamuela, HI
Hawai’i Contemporary Art Exhibition, East Hawai’i Culture Center, Hilo, HI (juror: Henry Bianchini)
Abstract Only!, Wailoa Arts and Culture Center, Hilo, HI (juror: Patrick O’Kiersey)
Midsummer Art Celebration, Wailoa Arts and Culture Center, Hilo, HI (juror: Michael Takemoto)
2017
Red Road Art Salon, Kalani Honua, Kalapana, HI
2013
Solo Exhibition: BAF at BFF, Benson Theatre, Omaha, NE
InfOcalypse, SUB/Mission Art Space, San Francisco, CA (produced by Peter Bergman)
2012
Public Works, Living Copenhagen, Outdoor Exhibition Sankt Kjelds Kvarter, Copenhagen DK
2011
PREFLIGHT: The A Show, Emmanuel Gallery, Aurora Campus, Denver CO
Paper Fashion Show, Art Director Club of Denver, City Hall, Denver, CO
2010
BordoBello AIGA Art Fundraiser, RedLine Gallery, Denver CO
IRUS ART, Co-Prosperity Sphere Gallery, Chicago IL (produced by Morehshin Allahyari)
2009
Solo Exhibition: Blue/Green, Pirate – Contemporary Art, Denver, CO
Pirate Members’ Show, Pirate – Contemporary Art, Denver, CO
IRUS ART, Andenken Gallery, Denver CO
2008
BFA Senior Thesis Exhibition, Vicki Myhren Gallery, University of Denver, Denver, CO (curated by Dan Jacobs)
2007
Student Photography Exhibition, DU International House, Denver, CO Awarded 1st prize
2005
Biennial Juried Student Art Exhibition, Vicki Myhren Gallery, University of Denver, Denver, CO
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2019
Art Residency, Artist-at-Sea Participant, Schmidt Ocean Institute, Pacific Ocean
Print Designer, Mayumi Oda, Kealakekua HI
Storyteller, Stories from the Summit, Volcano Art Center, Volcano Village, HI
Finalist, Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park Artist Residency, Volcano Village, HI
2018
Kipaipai Professional Artist Development Workshop, Donkey Mill Art Center, Kona, HI
2017
Curator, RedRoad Art Salon, Kalani Honua, Kalapana HI
Print Designer, Kalapana Food Club, Kalapana, HI
2016
Video Personal, The Culinary Edge TV, Kalapana HI
2015
Event Organizer, Hawaii Yoga Festival, Kalani Honua, Kalapana HI
Communications Designer, Kalani Honua, Kalapana, HI
Volunteer, Hui No’eau Visual Arts Center, Maui, HI
2014
Print Designer, Wallpaper Collective/I80West, San Francisco, CA
Print Designer, Creative Circle, San Francisco, CA
Print Designer, iiWisdom, San Francisco, CA
2013
Visiting Artist Teacher, Skutt Catholic High School, Omaha, NE (inDesign workshop)
Event Facilitator, Bike Omaha: Bike de Lights, Omaha, NE
Public Relations Chair, Bike Omaha, Omaha, NE
Studio Manager, Fairmont Letterpress, Omaha, NE (printed editions and maintained studio equipment)
2012
Communications Designer, Living Copenhagen Residency, Copenhagen, DK
Facilitator, Living Copenhagen Film & Lecture Series, Copenhagen, DK
Designer, Living Copenhagen, Public Works Program, Copenhagen, DK
2011
Operations Manager, Modern In Denver Magazine, Issue #12, #13, #14, Denver. CO
Public Relations Chair, AIGA Colorado Chapter, Denver, CO
2010
Designer, RedLine Artists 2008-2010 Publication, Denver, CO
Designer, ZeroMile Issue 005, Dec 2010, Metropolitan State University, Denver, CO
Event Planner, ZeroMile Issue 005 Release Party, Denver, CO
Artist Lecturer, Professional Practice, University of Denver, Denver, CO
2007
Student President, ISMS Art Club, University of Denver, Denver, CO
2006
Student Vice President, ISMS Art Club, University of Denver, Denver, CO
AWARDS
2019
First Place, “Transformative Forces: Creation through Destruction” Kahilu Exhibits Annual Juried Exhibition, Kamuela HI
2010
Who’s Who Among Students Honoree, Metropolitan State University, Denver CO
2008
Denver West Office Council, Student Success Award Grand Prize, Denver CO
2007
School of Art and Art History Student Scholarship, University of Denver, Denver CO
Undergraduate Student Scholarship, Studio Arts Center International, Florence ITA
Harrison Merit Scholarship Recipient, University of Denver, Denver, CO
Grand Prize Recipient, Student Photography Exhibition, International House, Denver, CO
2006
School of Art and Art History Student Scholarship, University of Denver, Denver, CO
Harrison Merit Scholarship Recipient, University of Denver, Denver, CO
2005
School of Art and Art History Student Scholarship, University of Denver, Denver, CO
2004
School of Art and Art History Student Scholarship, University of Denver, Denver, CO
GALLERY AFFILIATIONS
Donkey Mill Art Center, Holualoa, HI
House of Fire, Kalapana, HI
Gallery of Great Things, Waimea, HI
Puna Gallery & Gift Emporium,Pahoa, HI
COLLECTIONS
“Representational Art of King Neptune’s Domain” Schmidt Ocean Institute, Palo Alto CA, USA, 2019
“Oceanic Rhythm” Private Commission, NC, USA, 2019
“Wipeout no.6” Private Collection, Dinard, France, 2019
“Stillings” Private Commission, San Francisco, CA, USA, 2019
“Kahena in Moonlight” Private Collection, Moray, Scotland UK, 2018
“Fissure 8” Private Collection, Shanghai, China, 2018
“The Performer” RBC GROUP Corporate Collection, Omaha NE, USA, 2018
“Sunset over Kampot Bay” The Beach House, Kampot, Cambodia, 2016
“Swift Waters” Private Collection, San Francisco CA, USA, 2015
“Tombstone” Private Collection, Scottsdale AZ, USA, 2014
“Field of Dreams” Private Collection, Omaha NE, USA, 2013
“Fig” Private Collection, Boulder CO, USA, 2009
“Pond” Private Collection, Omaha NE, USA, 2009
“Purple Rain” Houston TX, USA 2008
“TwilightScape” Denver CO, USA 2008
PRESS
2020
University of Denver
DU Alumna Explores Art & Science While at Sea, by Jessica Comola
2019
West Hawai’i Today
Inspiration from Destruction: Big Island artist wins first place at juried exhibition with eruption-inspired artwork
Big Island Now
Kīlauea Eruption Artwork Wins 1st Prize at Kahilu Exhibit
2018
Hawaii Tribune Herald
Big Island artist shows eruption-inspired painting
Big Island Now
Exhibit Features Eruption-Inspired Artwork
