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Art
is about communication, expression and interpretation. Art often addresses
things everyone thinks about, but not everyone wants to talk about.
My work is driven by the need to expose the truth and
to express the strong feelings I have about the gap between the real and
the ideal.
As a society we can become obsessed with the fault and
frailties of others overlooking our own shortcomings. We fail to apply
the standards to ourselves, that we insist others adhere to. As an artist,
I believe it is important to address these faults. Faults, which over
time become a part of our personal belief system.
Color is the metaphor I use to express my opinions and
feelings about intolerance and hypocrisy. This includes the art world,
educational and religious institutions and racial divisions within and
without. When separated black and white are neutral colors. Separately
they complement every other color.
| education |
| Masters of Fine Arts, Memphis College
of Art, Memphis, TN |
2000 |
| Bachelor of Arts, Mississippi Valley
State University, Itta Bena, MS |
1997 |
| Bachelor of Arts, Mississippi Valley
State University, Itta Bena, MS |
1996 |
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| experience |
| Graphic Designer; IT Team Sigma
Gamma Rho Sorority Inc, Chicago, IL |
2004 |
| Computer Instructor; Cont’d
Education, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston,LA |
2003-present |
| Assistant Professor of Art; Louisiana
Tech University, Ruston, LA |
2000-present |
| Art Consultant/Owner; MULTDIA Studios,
Ruston, LA |
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| Art Instructor/Memphis College of
Art; Pre-college, Memphis, TN |
summer 2000 |
| Art Instructor/Memphis College of
Art; Memphis, TN |
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| Teaching Assistant/Memphis College
of Art; Memphis, TN |
spring 2000 |
| CA Instructor/Memphis College of
Art; Memphis, TN |
fall 1999 |
| Art Instructor/ Jewish Community
Center; Germantown, TN |
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| Art Instructor/Memphis College of
Art; Memphis, TN |
1999 |
| Teaching Assistant/Memphis College
of Art; Memphis, TN |
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| Computer Applications Tutor; Memphis,
TN |
1998 |
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| publications |
| Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated
Interernational Publication: “ The Aurora” pages 26-27
The Photographs were taken while attending the Democratic National
Convention. |
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| exhibitions |
| Assumptions, Mississippi Valley
State, Johnston Art Gallery, Itta Bena, MS |
2005 |
| Eye and Mind, Jackson State University
Fine Art Gallery, Jackson, MS |
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| Alumni Show, Johnston Gallery Mississippi
Valley State Univ., Itta Bena, MS |
2004 |
| Biennial Faculty Exhibition - School
of Art Main Gallery, La Tech Univ., Ruston LA |
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| Faculty Exhibition 2003-Grambling
State University, Grambling, Louisiana |
2003 |
| Digital Art 2002- Kentucky State
University, Jackson Hall Gallery, Frankfort, KY |
2002 |
| Landscape II and Contemporary IV
Juried International - Period Gallery, Omaha, NE |
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| Biennial Faculty Exhibition - School
of Art Main Gallery, La Tech Univ., Ruston LA |
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| Digital Diaspora, Dillard University
Fine Art Gallery, New Orleans, LA |
2001 |
| Graduate Thesis Show - Graduate
Gallery Memphis College of Art, Memphis, TN |
2000 |
| Alumni Show, Johnston Art Gallery
Mississippi Valley State, Itta Bena, MS |
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| Blue Cross Blue Shield, Memphis,
TN |
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| MFA Graduate Show, Upper Level Gallery
,Memphis College of Art, Memphis, TN |
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| Alumni Show, Johnston Art Gallery
Mississippi Valley State Univ., Itta Bena, MS |
1999 |
| Group Exhibition- Graduate Gallery
Memphis College of Art, Memphis, TN |
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| Recent Works - Delphi Packard ,
Clinton, MS |
1997 |
| Senior Exhibition - Johnston Art
Gallery Mississippi Valley State University |
1996 |
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