My paintings consist of large panoramic landscapes depicting isolated moments of the surreal within the context of contemporary culture. These scenes aim to explore and externalize the psychological underpinnings of American society and to question perceptions of reality. My interest is in revealing America as a social landscape and also to reflect an internal space. The placement of fantastical or dreamlike elements in these narratives creates tension between what is familiar and what is distinctively surreal.
CV
b. 1987 Minneapolis, Minnesota
Education and Residencies
2010 Summer Residency Program, School of Visual Arts, New York, NY
2009 BA, St. John’s University, Collegeville, MN
Selected Exhibitions
* denotes solo exhibitions
Upcoming:
2013 University of Nebraska, Omaha
2012 4real, Rosalux Gallery, Minneapolis, MN (Press Release)
2012 Intersections, Minneapolis College of Art and Design, Minneapolis, MN
2011 Condition X, Westside Gallery, School of Visual Arts, New York, NY (Press Release)
2010 Summer Residency Open Studios, School of Visual Arts, New York, NY
2009 Midwest Biennial: 2009 Regional Exhibition, Honorable Mention, Juror: Patrick King, Wasau, WI
2009 Against the Wall: 2009 Senior Thesis Exhibition, St. John’s University, Collegeville, MN
2009 * Just Portraits, Gallery 120, St. John’s University, Collegeville, MN
2009 Impact 2: Regional College/University Juried Exhibition, Juror: Rebecca Sefcovic Uglem, Northern State University, Aberdeen, SD
2008 A Collective: Senior Thesis Preview, Gorecki Gallery, College of St. Benedict, St. Joseph, MN
2008 Minimal/Manimal, The Soap Factory, Minneapolis, MN
Bibliography/Publications
Hyperallergic LABS, 2013
CASE Magazine, 2013
one painting, 2013
Supersonic Electronic, 2013
SFMOMA tumblr, 2013 1 | 2
Faith is Torment, 2013
“Ten [Minnesota] Artists to Watch in 2013″ – Walker Art Center, 2013
The American Guide, 2012
Dark Silence in Suburbia, 2012
just-art, 2012
fly over art, 2012
rery likes, 2012 1 | 2
Supersonic Electronic, 2012 1 | 2
Studio Visit Magazine, Vol. 17, 2012
“Getting to Know..” – Rosalux Gallery Blog, May 2012
Local Artist Interviews, 2012
Brown Paper Bag, 2011
Holy Ghost Zine, 2011
Honors and Awards
2009 St. John’s University Undergraduate Research Travel Grant
2009 Student Studio, St. John’s University, Spring 2009
2008 Student Studio, St. John’s University, Fall 2008
2007 Study Abroad, London, England, Fall 2007
2005 – 2009 Art Scholarship, St. John’s University
Professional Experience
2011 Guest Lecturer, College of St. Benedict, St. Joseph, MN
2010 Installation Assistant, Thresholds and In Between, Artists: Elaine Rutherford and Andrea Shaker, The Phipps Center for the Arts, Hudson, WI
2009 Teaching Assistant, Painting I & II, College of St. Benedict, Spring 2009
2008 Volunteer, The Soap Factory, Minneapolis, MN
2007 Installation Assistant, Fully Booked, Artist: Gayna Pelham, Novas Contemporary Urban Centre, London, England