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Born in Sonora, Mexico and brought up in Southern California. As a bi-cultural artist I’ve had the opportunity to grow up in a place with endless landscapes and born into a culture of vivid colors. Art making, bringing people together, exploring nature and being athletic has been important to me. My talent and work ethic have allowed me to attend the best schools in the country with in my field. I have also traveled, and met some amazing people along the way.
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Education
2011 Alfred University of Art & Design
New York State College of Ceramics, Alfred NY
MFA, Ceramics
2007-2008 California State University, Long Beach, CA
Post Baccalaureate Student
2007 California State University, Long Beach, CA
BFA, Ceramics
BA, Art Education
Single Subject Credential [Fall 2013]
2003 El Camino College, Torrance CA
Associate in Arts
Work Experience
2013-Present Art Teacher, P.S. Arts, Venice, CA
Develop lesson plans
Teach students art projects
2013-Present Substitute Teacher, Centinela Valley Union High School, Lawndale, CA, and Environmental Charter High School, Lawndale, CA
Teach the days lesson plan of the fulltime teacher
2012-2012 Part-time lecturer, California State University Long Beach,
Introduction to Wheel Throwing
Introduction to Ceramic Handbuilding
2011-2011 Pro Staff, Hidden Valley Camp, Freedom, ME
Develop curriculum, load and unload kilns, fire kilns, mix glazes, teach hand building and wheel throwing, supervise assistants, clean and organize classroom materials and equipment, tag all work, display work for shows, and pack for shipping.
2009-2011 Teaching Assistant, Alfred University School of Art & Design
Color and Form
Glaze Calculation
Summer Art Program
Sculpture
Color Theory
2007-2008 Ceramic Facility Technician, CSU, Long Beach
Art Education & Ceramic Department
Formulate & mix glazes
Maintain facilities
Inventory of materials
Special projects
1999-2002 Marine Biology Educator,
The S.E.A Laboratory, Redondo Beach, CA
Develop and teach Marine biology curricular activities
Organize community service projects
Park restorations, lead graffiti and beach clean ups
Participate in halibut and White Sea bass hatchery
Rescue ocean life and rehabilitate
Exhibition History
2013 Group Exhibition: Place
Rolling Hills Estates, CA, Zask Gallery
2012 Group Exhibition: Spontanrous Combustion,
Long Beach, CA, Max L. Gatov Gallery
2012 Group Exhibition: Taiwan Ceramics Biennale, Taiwan, Taipei County Yingge Ceramics Museum
2011 Group Exhibition: 13th Annual Tokyo-New York Friendship Ceramic Competition, NY, Nippon Gallery
2011 Group Exhibition: Art in Craft Media, NY, Burchfield Penney Art Center
2011 MFA Exhibition: Alfred University, NY Fosdik Nelson Gallery
2007 Solo Exhibition: CSU, Long Beach, CA Dutzi Gallery
2007 Student Exhibition: Davis, CA, CCACA Conference
2006 Group Exhibition: Long Beach, CA, Museum
2006 Group Exhibition: CSU, Long Beach, CA, Pancake
2005 Student Exhibition: CSU, Long Beach, CA, Art Education
Collection
2012 Burchfield Penny Art Museum, NY
2012 Taiwan, Taipei County Yingge Ceramics Museum
2011 Robert Pfannebecker, Private Collector
2011 Schein-Joseph International Museum of Ceramic Art at Alfred, Glory Hole Collection
2007 Long Beach Museum
2007 Richard Oelschlaeger, Private Collector
Awards
2012 Special Prize Winner of 2012, Taiwan Ceramics Biennial
2009 CSU, Long Beach Ceramic Department, Travel Scholarship
2007 CSU, Long Beach Ceramic Department, Travel Scholarship
2006 CSU, Long Beach President’s list
2005 CSU, Long Beach Deans’ List
2005 CSU, Long Beach Ceramics Department, Travel Scholarship
2005 CSU, Long Beach Chinese Club, Travel Scholarship
2000-2004 Russell Kantor Scholarship
2002 Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa Community Service Award
2000-2002 AmeriCorps Scholarship
Certificates/Skills/Technology Proficiency
Certificate: 30-Day Emergency Credential
CBEST 2012
Language: Bilingual-Able to fluently speak, read, and write Spanish and English
Computer: Proficient with all Microsoft Office Programs
Expert: Ceramic facility
Skilled: Wood shop and metal shop
Community Service Projects/Activities
Present Aids/Lifecycle Participant
2011-2012 Summer Work Intensive at CSU, Long Beach
CSULB Department of Art, Ceramics: Work Intensive: Work_Intensive
2004-2007 Treasurer of Ceramic Department at CSU, Long Beach
2000-2002 Lead developer of Earth Day at The S.E.A Laboratory,
Redondo Beach, CA
2000 Lead of Madrona Marsh Restoration, Torrance, CA
1999 Lead City Beatification, Lawndale CA
1999 Lead of Mural, Redondo Beach
Travel
Canada, United States cross country, China, South Korea, Japan Italy, Central America, and concurrently to Mexico
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