School of the Art Institute of Chicago

Masters of Fine Arts, Low Residency Program

July 2023

School of Visual Arts

Bachelor of Fine Arts, with honors, Award: Society of the Scribes, for Linguistics Excellence

May 2019

Philosophy of Education

Philosophical Psychology

Somatic Healing

Harm Reduction

Transformative Justice

Consent Theory

Labor Politics

Disability Politics

Critical Race Theories

Intersectional Feminist Theories

Queer/Trans Theories

Philosophy and Logic

Linguistics

Symbology

Color Theory

Pigments & Binders

Found Object Art

Fiber Arts Sculptures

Painting (all mediums)

Digital Photography & Film

Adobe programs & Design

Performance Art

Masters of Fine Arts Thesis Show

SAIC Galleries, Chicago 2023

Exhibited sculptures as an interactive somatic healing experience. view work here

Private Collection Artist

VOID Gallery, NYC and LA, 2019-2023

Selected paintings and drawings.

Open Studio Exhibition

Brooklyn, NY, 2021

Focused on prison abolition as a way forward from healing from abuse. In a healing altar of paintings, interactive sculptures. Additional Curation included a queer/trans overnight experience.

Open Studio Exhibition

Brooklyn, NY, 2020

Exhibited a healing altar of paintings, interactive sculptures, and created and sold a book titled “madonna and child”: Reflections on Socialism and Feminism.

Artist

Reclaim Pride Coalition, Brooklyn, NY 2019

Collaborated with fellow queer artists during artist build out. The work/flags was displayed during the march and in an exhibit about the First Queer Liberation March.

Open Studio Exhibition

Bachelors of Fine Arts Thesis show, SVA, NYC, 2019

Exhibited installed spelled book focused on transgender elements in feminist and trans linguistics theory.

Residency and Open Studio Exhibition

SVA, NYC 2017

Full-time intensive immersion program in painting; collaborated with other artists to share ideas and skills. Exhibited an installed spell book and wire, interactive sculptures, sounds, and scents.

Performance Artist

Caffeine Underground, Brooklyn 2018

Live painting performance.

Group Show

Paisley Exhibit, School of Visual Arts Gallery, NYC 2018

Exhibited paintings of paisleys in a history of paisleys exhibit; curated by artist, Peter Hristof.

Group Show

Bullet Space Gallery, and Getty Images, NYC 2017

Worked collaboratively with artists to create and produce silk screen t-shirts and wheatpaste posters to support an anti-violence march; the photographic work documenting the event was exhibited alongside curated works from the campaign at Bullet Space Gallery, and on Getty Images website.

Honors Seminar Visiting Artist

Montana Technological University, MT 2022

Created an interactive and interdisciplinary online lecture to go with a zoom lecture with the class. View lecture here

Art Theory and Technique instructor

VOID Gallery, NYC 2019-2021

Teaching a variety of different techniques for painting, drawing, photography, and collage. As well as teach art theory and history.

Photography Teaching Assistant

School of Visual Arts, NYC 2016-2019

Taught students how to use camera equipment and arrange lighting, and answered questions from the lectures. Assisted in multiple weekly studio photography 101 and 102 classes for continuing education and matriculated students.

Teaching Internship

The Ursuline School, New Rochelle, NY 2010-2011

Observed classrooms and created several lessons; internship culminated in teaching a class to the AP Art Department.

Photography Instructor

Curtis S. Read Scout Res. and, Various Scouting America packs, Westchester, NY 2009-2011

Taught Digital photography, photo editing and manipulation, portrait techniques, and natural lighting frameworks for photography classes to age groups K-12 for a Scouting America summer camp and throughout the year as a freelance instructor.

Teacher

Holy Family Church, New Rochelle, NY 2009-2010

Taught theology by creating a parallel art curriculum.

Assistant to Director

VOID Gallery, NYC, and LA 2019-202

Studying under Tahirah Cochran (Director) analyzing the contemporary art market for the BIPOC women run galley.

Assistant of Programming

The Bush Films, NYC 2018-2020

Researched and organized a database of queer short films of queer women, trans, and non-binary artists from diverse cultures and backgrounds.

Researcher

David Molesky, NYC 2020

Archived works and researched technical applications of oil painting throughout history; studied the physical properties of pigments and binders including the toxicity levels, and learned a mineral spirits free approach.

Freelance Curator

Caffeine Underground, Brooklyn, NY 2017-2019

Curated writing circles, art nights, live music, poetry, comedy, and performance events for the community. United Kava is a small labor union of Kava and Kratom mock-tail bartenders.

Documentary Photography

Private Clients, NYC 2021

Photographed performances as well as created individual and group portraits of the performers.

Documentary Photography

The Bush Films, NYC 2018-2021

Photographed their “L World” screening. These images were posted on their instagram account and have been displayed numerous times during other screenings.

Documentary Photography

Bullet Space Gallery, and Getty Images, NYC 2017

Worked collaboratively with artists to create and produce silk screen t-shirts and wheatpaste posters to support an anti-violence march; my photographic work documenting the event was exhibited alongside curated works from the campaign at Bullet Space Gallery, and on Getty Images website.

Digital Scribe

WhereWe At, Online 2020

Visually documented the development for women of color artist organization. And organized a wheat pasting poster campaign for a live talk that was available on Instagram and Zoom.

Book Development

Architecture MFA Portfolio, Mykayla Fernandes, NYC 2020

Combining engineering and architecture to create a portfolio thesis book.

Book Concept and Developer

Altar, 2020, NYC 2020

Visual thesis book. Digital drawings and hand lettering on photocopied pages printed on soft white paper, leaf gold cover, and feather, with hand-stitched Embroidery floss binding 8.5” x 8.5” x 0.25”

UX and UI Development

Origins of the Chinese Dumpling, NYC 2016-2017

Working with Yue (Lilian) Yuan we developed physical promotional material for a Kickstarter campaign and developed a framework for a mobile app with the mission of spreading cultural awareness of the history of Chinese dumplings in NYC.

Book Developer

FIT BFA Portfolio, Private Client, NYC 2017

Meeting the guidelines of BFA requirements to create a stunning wooden covered mixed media portfolio thesis book.

Concept Developer

91 Ferns Web Dev. LLC, Washington D.C; NYC 2011 - 2016

Worked directly with clients to understand brand identity/philosophy and future goals as well as planned and implemented dissemination techniques.

Bartender

Milk and Roses, Brooklyn, NY 2021

Worked with the head bartender to create custom cocktails, ensured consistent quality service, and next day prep.

Waitress, Cashier, Runner

Butchers Son, Brooklyn, NY 2019 - 2020

Creating a welcoming environment, assessed customers' needs, preferences, and offered recommendations, and complied with all food and beverage regulations.

Bartender and Barista

Caffeine Underground, Brooklyn, NY 2019

Created a custom mocktail menu, educated customers on unique kava and Kratom menu items, managed all brewing equipment, prepared and served light food, in a fast-paced environment.

Cashier, Re-stocker

Bushwick Food Cooperative, Brooklyn, NY 2018 - 2019

Checked incoming produce and other products for spoilage and other deficiencies according to NYC health code, adhered to first in first out system, minimized produce waste, performed product stocks reports, and created advertisement and branding designs.

Bartender

Montiba’s, New York, NY 2016 - 2019

Made cocktails & Spirits, worked high pace shifts, maintained a neat and orderly bar counter, maintained stocks & Changed kegs, and managed upstairs and downstairs areas.

Available upon request