EDUCATION
WINTHROP UNIVERSITY, Rock Hill, SC
BFA in Studio Art, May 2022
Concentration in Sculpture
SOUTH CAROLINA GOVERNOR'S SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES, Greenville, SC
High School Diploma, Jun 2018
Concentration In Sculpture
JOB EXPERIENCE/ APPRENTICESHIPS/ Opportunities
SCHROCK'S CUSTOM WOODWORKING Woodworker
Lyman, SC
Dec 2022- April 2023
I help fabricate, and finish faux wooden cabin beams to be installed in people homes. The beams are finished have anywhere from a smooth pristine wood finish, to a weathered and aged wood finish.
THE PUBLIC WORKS Sculptor/ welder/ Exhibition Installer
Denver, CO
Sep 2022- Nov 2022
I moved to Denver for nearly two months to work alongside The Public Works, where I made large scale, foam sculptures for an interactive Dali Exhibit. I fabricated the sculptures as well as installed much of
the final exhibition.
STUDIO TECHNICIAN (WINTHROP UNIVERSITY) Fabricator
Rock Hill, SC
May 2022- July 2022
I renovated, and converted an old dorm basement into more studio space for students to utilize. The addition of moving walls I have constructed from rhino and printed on a CNC machine, optimizes the space by creating space to hang drawings and a space for a flexible critique
METALS STUDIO MONITOR (WINTHROP UNIVERSITY) Studio upkeep and safety monitor
Rock Hill SC
Feb 2021- May 2022
I managed equipment and keeping people working in the studio safe.
SHAUN CASSIDY APPRENTICESHIP
Rock Hill, SC
Aug 2018- May 2022
I cleaned and welded large scale steel sculptures for Shaun Cassidy, an English sculptor.
JOSEPH THOMPSON APPRENTICESHIP
Greenville, SC
July 2017 - Aug 2018
Learned carpentry work, sculpture processes (Welding, Stone Carving, Lost wax Casting) , and hand carved letters on Josh White public sculpture in Greenville, SC.
SHEPARD FAIREY Painter
Rock Hill, SC
Oct 2021
I cut out stencils and spray painted a large section of the Mural on the outside of the Mercantile building.
PANELS AND SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
2022
Panelist, SOURCE (Undergraduate research symposium), Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC
GALLERY EXHIBITIONS
2023
Art Behind the Wall Exhibition, The Saluda Inn, Saluda, NC
2022
Woodbine Holiday Exhibition, Woodbine Gallery, Greenville, SC
Tiger Strikes Astroid Greenville Potluck, Tiger Strikes Astroid Greenville, Greenville, SC
Dali Alive,(collaborator), Stanley Market Place, Denver, CO
Menagerie (Winthrop University Senior Exhibition), Rutledge Gallery, Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC
Like Clockwork, Vestige Concept Gallery, Pittsburg, Pennsylvania
34th Winthrop University Undergraduate Juried Exhibition, Juror: Jennelle Logan , Rutledge Gallery, Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC
Dreams Deferred Juried Exhibition, Juror: Dammit Wesley, Lewandowski Gallery, Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC
2021
As the Candle Burns (An Exploration into Birthdays) (Solo Exhibition), Rutledge Student Galleries, Winthrop University, Rock Hill
Advanced Drawing Show, Tom S. Gettys Art Center Downstairs Gallery, Rock Hill, SC
33rd Winthrop University Undergraduate Juried Exhibition, Juror: Adam Justice , Rutledge Gallery, Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC
Drawing 3 Student Exhibition, Lewandowski Student Gallery, Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC
2020
32nd Winthrop University Undergraduate Juried Exhibition, Juror: Caitlin Margaret Kelly, Rutledge Gallery, Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC
Investigative Report Exhibition, Lewandowski Student Gallery, Rock Hill SC
Identity, Curated by: Union of Student Artists, Winthrop University Union of Student Artists, Lewandowski Gallery, Rock Hill, SC
2019
Chloroplast Tape Juried Exhibition, Juror: Ashley Beard, J. Michael Simpson, Tom Stanley, Center for the Arts (Dalton Gallery), Rock Hill, SC
Friday Arts Performance Expo, The Courtroom, Rock Hill, SC
Railroad Totems (Solo Exhibition) , Rutledge Student Galleries, Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC
Childhood (four person collaborative show), Rutledge Student Galleries, Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC
31st Winthrop University Undergraduate Juried Exhibition, Juror: Michael Manes, Rutledge Gallery, Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC
Union of Student Artists Group Show, McLaurin Student Galleries, Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC
An Exploration into the Word Home (Solo Exhibition), Rutledge Student Galleries, Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC
2018
Bechtler Museum of Modern Art Exhibition, Winthrop University, Rock Hill SC
28th Annual Upstate High School Art Exhibition, Benson Campus Galleries, Greenville Technical College, Greenville SC
2017
27th Annual Upstate High School Art Exhibition, Benson Campus Galleries, Greenville Technical College, Greenville, SC
AWARDS AND HONORS
2022
Outstanding Senior and Best in Show, Menagerie (Winthrop University Senior Exhibition) for “Absurdum”, Rock Hill, SC
Best in show and Purchase award, 34th Winthrop University Undergraduate Juried Exhibition for “Birthday Goat”, Juror: Jennelle Logan , Rutledge Gallery, Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC
2021
Third Place, Winthrop University 33rd Undergraduate Juried Exhibition for “Sculpture of a Dream Taking Form”, Juror: Adam Justice, Rock hill, SC
Merit Award, Winthrop University 33rd Undergraduate Juried Exhibition for “Untitled but Pale”, Juror: Adam Justice, Rock hill, SC
Purchase Award, Winthrop University 33rd Undergraduate Juried Exhibition for “The Science of Living”, Juror: Adam Justice, Rock hill, SC
2019
First Place, Chloroplast Tape Exhibition, For "Thought Form (We live in an instance and the instance is gone. Where do we go?)" Rock Hill, SC
Honorable Mention, Winthrop University 31st Undergraduate Juried Exhibition for "Self Portrait", Rock Hill, SC
2018
Gold Key in Sculpture, Scholastics Art and Writing Award, Governor's School of for the Arts and Humanities, Greenville, SC
Gold Key in Sculpture, Scholastics Art and Writing Award, Governor's School of for the Arts and Humanities, Greenville, SC
2017
Gold Key in Film/ Animation, Scholastics Art and Writing Award, Governor's School of for the Arts and Humanities, Greenville, SC
Silver Key in Architecture, Scholastics Art and Writing Award, Governor's School of for the Arts and Humanities, Greenville, SC
WINTHROP UNIVERSITY, Rock Hill, SC
BFA in Studio Art, May 2022
Concentration in Sculpture
SOUTH CAROLINA GOVERNOR'S SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES, Greenville, SC
High School Diploma, Jun 2018
Concentration In Sculpture
JOB EXPERIENCE/ APPRENTICESHIPS/ Opportunities
SCHROCK'S CUSTOM WOODWORKING Woodworker
Lyman, SC
Dec 2022- April 2023
I help fabricate, and finish faux wooden cabin beams to be installed in people homes. The beams are finished have anywhere from a smooth pristine wood finish, to a weathered and aged wood finish.
THE PUBLIC WORKS Sculptor/ welder/ Exhibition Installer
Denver, CO
Sep 2022- Nov 2022
I moved to Denver for nearly two months to work alongside The Public Works, where I made large scale, foam sculptures for an interactive Dali Exhibit. I fabricated the sculptures as well as installed much of
the final exhibition.
STUDIO TECHNICIAN (WINTHROP UNIVERSITY) Fabricator
Rock Hill, SC
May 2022- July 2022
I renovated, and converted an old dorm basement into more studio space for students to utilize. The addition of moving walls I have constructed from rhino and printed on a CNC machine, optimizes the space by creating space to hang drawings and a space for a flexible critique
METALS STUDIO MONITOR (WINTHROP UNIVERSITY) Studio upkeep and safety monitor
Rock Hill SC
Feb 2021- May 2022
I managed equipment and keeping people working in the studio safe.
SHAUN CASSIDY APPRENTICESHIP
Rock Hill, SC
Aug 2018- May 2022
I cleaned and welded large scale steel sculptures for Shaun Cassidy, an English sculptor.
JOSEPH THOMPSON APPRENTICESHIP
Greenville, SC
July 2017 - Aug 2018
Learned carpentry work, sculpture processes (Welding, Stone Carving, Lost wax Casting) , and hand carved letters on Josh White public sculpture in Greenville, SC.
SHEPARD FAIREY Painter
Rock Hill, SC
Oct 2021
I cut out stencils and spray painted a large section of the Mural on the outside of the Mercantile building.
PANELS AND SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
2022
Panelist, SOURCE (Undergraduate research symposium), Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC
GALLERY EXHIBITIONS
2023
Art Behind the Wall Exhibition, The Saluda Inn, Saluda, NC
2022
Woodbine Holiday Exhibition, Woodbine Gallery, Greenville, SC
Tiger Strikes Astroid Greenville Potluck, Tiger Strikes Astroid Greenville, Greenville, SC
Dali Alive,(collaborator), Stanley Market Place, Denver, CO
Menagerie (Winthrop University Senior Exhibition), Rutledge Gallery, Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC
Like Clockwork, Vestige Concept Gallery, Pittsburg, Pennsylvania
34th Winthrop University Undergraduate Juried Exhibition, Juror: Jennelle Logan , Rutledge Gallery, Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC
Dreams Deferred Juried Exhibition, Juror: Dammit Wesley, Lewandowski Gallery, Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC
2021
As the Candle Burns (An Exploration into Birthdays) (Solo Exhibition), Rutledge Student Galleries, Winthrop University, Rock Hill
Advanced Drawing Show, Tom S. Gettys Art Center Downstairs Gallery, Rock Hill, SC
33rd Winthrop University Undergraduate Juried Exhibition, Juror: Adam Justice , Rutledge Gallery, Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC
Drawing 3 Student Exhibition, Lewandowski Student Gallery, Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC
2020
32nd Winthrop University Undergraduate Juried Exhibition, Juror: Caitlin Margaret Kelly, Rutledge Gallery, Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC
Investigative Report Exhibition, Lewandowski Student Gallery, Rock Hill SC
Identity, Curated by: Union of Student Artists, Winthrop University Union of Student Artists, Lewandowski Gallery, Rock Hill, SC
2019
Chloroplast Tape Juried Exhibition, Juror: Ashley Beard, J. Michael Simpson, Tom Stanley, Center for the Arts (Dalton Gallery), Rock Hill, SC
Friday Arts Performance Expo, The Courtroom, Rock Hill, SC
Railroad Totems (Solo Exhibition) , Rutledge Student Galleries, Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC
Childhood (four person collaborative show), Rutledge Student Galleries, Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC
31st Winthrop University Undergraduate Juried Exhibition, Juror: Michael Manes, Rutledge Gallery, Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC
Union of Student Artists Group Show, McLaurin Student Galleries, Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC
An Exploration into the Word Home (Solo Exhibition), Rutledge Student Galleries, Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC
2018
Bechtler Museum of Modern Art Exhibition, Winthrop University, Rock Hill SC
28th Annual Upstate High School Art Exhibition, Benson Campus Galleries, Greenville Technical College, Greenville SC
2017
27th Annual Upstate High School Art Exhibition, Benson Campus Galleries, Greenville Technical College, Greenville, SC
AWARDS AND HONORS
2022
Outstanding Senior and Best in Show, Menagerie (Winthrop University Senior Exhibition) for “Absurdum”, Rock Hill, SC
Best in show and Purchase award, 34th Winthrop University Undergraduate Juried Exhibition for “Birthday Goat”, Juror: Jennelle Logan , Rutledge Gallery, Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC
2021
Third Place, Winthrop University 33rd Undergraduate Juried Exhibition for “Sculpture of a Dream Taking Form”, Juror: Adam Justice, Rock hill, SC
Merit Award, Winthrop University 33rd Undergraduate Juried Exhibition for “Untitled but Pale”, Juror: Adam Justice, Rock hill, SC
Purchase Award, Winthrop University 33rd Undergraduate Juried Exhibition for “The Science of Living”, Juror: Adam Justice, Rock hill, SC
2019
First Place, Chloroplast Tape Exhibition, For "Thought Form (We live in an instance and the instance is gone. Where do we go?)" Rock Hill, SC
Honorable Mention, Winthrop University 31st Undergraduate Juried Exhibition for "Self Portrait", Rock Hill, SC
2018
Gold Key in Sculpture, Scholastics Art and Writing Award, Governor's School of for the Arts and Humanities, Greenville, SC
Gold Key in Sculpture, Scholastics Art and Writing Award, Governor's School of for the Arts and Humanities, Greenville, SC
2017
Gold Key in Film/ Animation, Scholastics Art and Writing Award, Governor's School of for the Arts and Humanities, Greenville, SC
Silver Key in Architecture, Scholastics Art and Writing Award, Governor's School of for the Arts and Humanities, Greenville, SC