Résumé
Experience
| 1996-2005 |
Studio Jeweler, San Francisco, CA |
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Founder of Shibumi Studio specializing in one of kind & limited edition work with select galleries & private commissions. |
| 1997-2005 |
Creative Design Consultant, Shibumi Studio |
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Jerry Garcia Estate, Art Director & Curator for Art Program, Product Design, & Web site, Sausalito, CA |
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De Novo Gallery, Exhibition Design & Display, Palo Alto, CA |
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Eric Powell Arts, Art Direction for Website, Exhibition, & Catalog |
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The International Gift Shows, Exhibition & Graphic Design, Karen Alweil Studio |
| 2000-2001 |
Susan Cummins Gallery, Gallery Assistant, Exhibitions, Display, & SOFA Chicago, IL & New York, NY, Mill Valley, CA |
| 1998-2000 |
June Schwartcz, Apprenticeship, Sausalito, CA |
| 1998-1999 |
Lilith, Assistant Buyer for avant-guard French clothing boutique, San Francisco, CA |
| 1993-1996 |
Fortuna Metalsmiths, San Francisco, CA |
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Co-founder for production jewelry company which established over 300 accounts; clients include Barney’s New York & Banana Republic |
| 1991-1993 |
Esprit de Corp, Buyer / Designer, San Francisco, CA |
| 1990-1991 |
Nini Bambini, Assistant Designer, San Francisco, CA |
| 1989-1991 |
Stylist, Macys, Mas Moda Magazine, SF Focus, & Studio 77, San Francisco, CA |
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Teaching
| 2003 |
Palo Alto Art Center, Palo Alto, CA, Painting with Enamel |
| 1999- 2003 |
College of Arts and Crafts, San Francisco, CA. Fast Forward and Beyond, Design 1, Design 2, Design 3, Fashion Design Department |
| 1999 |
College of Marin, Kentfield, CA, Beginning Enameling Seminar |
| 1997-1999 |
Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, San Francisco, CA, Advanced
Creative Design and Portfolio Seminar for Textiles / Fashion |
Selected Exhibitions
| 2005 |
The Works Gallery, Philadelphia, PA |
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Contemporary Enamel Exhibition, Taboo Gallery, San Diego, CA |
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In Print / In Person, Thomas Riley Gallery, Cleveland, OH |
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Summer, Aaron Faber Gallery, New York, NY |
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100 Broaches, Velvet da Vinci, San Francisco, CA |
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Design Reconsidered, ACCI Gallery, Berkeley, CA |
| 2004 |
Collect, Victorian Albert Museum, Velvet da Vinci, London, England |
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5th Year Anniversary Show, Sculpture to Wear, Los Angeles, CA |
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Focus on Enamels, Part II, Aaron Faber Gallery, New York, NY |
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SOFA, Aaron Faber Gallery, New York, NY |
| 2003 |
Brilliant! Masters of Fired Enamels, Palo Alto Art Center, Palo Alto, CA |
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Asian Roots, Western Soil, Visual Poetry in Metal, NJAHS, San Francisco, CA |
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SNAG, The Oakland Museum Collectors Gallery, Oakland, CA |
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Chess: Velvet Da Vinci, San Francisco, CA, Vennel Gallery, Irvine, Scotland,
Ruthin Craft Centre, Denbighshire, Wales, Craft Council Shop, Victorian Albert Museum, London, England, Kohler Arts Center, Sheboygan, WI, I/O Gallery, New Orleans, LA, Fuller Craft Museum, Brockton, MA. |
| 2002 |
Craft Showcase 3, Museum of Craft & Folk Art, San Francisco, CA |
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Tis The Reason, Michael Martin Galleries, San Francisco, CA |
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NCEG International Enamel Exhibition, Richmond Art Center, Richmond, CA |
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Departure, Michael Martin Galleries, San Francisco, CA |
| 2001 |
Tis The Reason, Michael Martin Galleries, San Francisco, CA |
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Higashi and Pfeifer, Velvet Da Vinci, San Francisco, CA |
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Full Circle, The Oakland Museum Collectors Gallery, Oakland, CA |
| 2000 |
Tiaras Will Be Worn; Velvet Da Vinci, San Francisco, CA ,Thomas Mann Gallery, New Orleans, LA, Sam Shaw Gallery Northeast Harbor, MN, 2001, SNAG Conference, Richmond, VA |
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NCEG International Enamel Exhibition, Velvet Da Vinci, San Francisco, CA |
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Salon, Place Pigalle, San Francisco, CA |
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Ring Masters, 0x0x0 Gallery, Baltimore, MD / Stone Harbor, NJ |
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Swedish + USA Contemporary Jewelry and Metalwork,
Galleri Mettallum, Stockholm, Sweden |
| 1999 |
Swedish + USA, Velvet Da Vinci, San Francisco, CA |
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Site Specific, The Oakland Museum Collectors Gallery, Oakland, CA |
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Art To Wear, Lilith Boutique, San Francisco, CA |
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Jewelry Installation Project, The Jewelry Art Forum, Oakland, CA |
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NCEG International Exhibition, The Richmond Art Center, Richmond, CA |
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Summer Jewelry Invitational Exhibition, Velvet Da Vinci, San Francisco, CA |
| 1998 |
Holiday Invitational Exhibition, Rivaga Art, Washington D.C. |
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Higashi and Gard, Velvet Da Vinci, San Francisco, CA |
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Publications
| 2005 |
500 Brooches, Lark Books |
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500 Bracelets, Lark Books |
| 2004 |
The Art of Enameling: Techniques, Projects, Inspiration; Edited by Linda Darty |
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Lapidary Journal, February Issue, Learning the Business |
| 2003 |
Metalsmith, Curated Exhibition in Print, Contemporary Enamel, Vol. 23 |
Professional Affiliations
| 2005 |
Michael Martin Foundation, Board member, San Francisco, CA |
| 1995-2005 |
Society of North American Goldsmiths |
| 1996-2005 |
Metal Arts Guild, San Francisco, CA |
Selected Workshops
| 1999 |
Jamie Bennett, Mendicino Art Center, Painterly Enamels |
| 1997 |
Sandra Enterline, The Richmond Art Center, Sculptural Jewelry & Textures |
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Charles Lewton-Brain, The Revere Academy, Fabrication |
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Dee Fontans, The Revere Academy, Enameling, Cloisonné |
Education
| 1990 |
Bachelor of Fine Arts, University of San Francisco in conjunction with
The Academy of Art, San Francisco, CA.
Emphasis in Printed Textiles, Fashion, and Fine Art.
Awards, Director’s Award, graduated with honors and distinction |
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