As an Artist, I thrive to enrich and expand young minds, creating visionaries for our future in the art world.
Qualification Summary:
As a mother of two, over the past 6 years I have spent several hours of volunteer work in classrooms teaching art. The age range of experience is from preschool through 5th grade. I have written my own curriculum, as well as taught pre planned lessons. My experience has brought forth strength in my ability to work with all ages, as well as cultural diversity. My education in and out of school for the arts has gifted me with the ability to expand art in the classroom with historical and contemporary ideas.
Education:
Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Pictorial Arts
San Jose State University, San Jose, CA
2008 - 2011
Associate of Arts Degree in Liberal Studies
De Anza College, Cupertino, CA
2003-2005
Work Experience:
Art Consultant and Studio Assistant, Flo Oy Wong Artist, Sunnyvale, CA
(650) 793-1052
2005 - Present
Art Instructor, Cupertino Union School District Child Development Centers, Cupertino, CA
(408) 725-0269
2005 - Present
Art Coordinator for Graffiti Project, Hoffman Agency, San Jose, CA
(408) 286-2611
2006
Volunteer Work:
Spectra Art Instructor, Garden Gate Elementary School, Cupertino, CA
(408) 252-5414
2003-2007
Euphrat Museum of Art, De Anza College, Cupertino, CA
(408) 864-5464
2005 - Present
Works, San Jose, CA
(408) 286-6800
2010 - Present
San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art, San Jose, CA
(408) 283-8155
2010 - Present
Solo Show:
“In Solace”, The Black Gallery, San Jose State University, San Jose, CA
2011
“Self Unconscious”, Gallery 8, San Jose State University, San Jose, CA
2009
Group Shows:
Chillin’ Productions annual Holiday Show, Mezzanine, San Francisco, CA
2010
The Dirty Brushes Art Show, Galleries 2 & 3 San Jose State University, San Jose, CA
2010
“Morbid Curiosities” Juried Art Show, Co-Curator, Gallery 3, San Jose State University, San Jose, CA
2010
“Anti-Valentine’s Show” Works Gallery, San Jose, CA
2009
“We Are Family: Art by Families of SJMA”, a “companion exhibition” to help set a unique context for the touring exhibit of “Family Legacies: The Art of Betye, Lezley, and Alison Saar”, SJMA, San Jose, CA
2006-2007
Juried Student Art Show, Euphrat Museum of Art, De Anza College, Cupertino, CA
2006
Juried Student Art Show, Euphrat Museum of Art, De Anza College, Cupertino, CA
Won Artist Achievement Award, Publications and Awards followed in Red Wheelbarrow
2005
Juried Student Art Show, Euphrat Museum of Art, De Anza College, Cupertino, CA
Won Artist recognition award, Publications followed in Red Wheelbarrow, Purchased “Wired Eye” by Art on Campus, De Anza Student Body.
2004
Juried Student Art Show, Euphrat Museum of Art, De Anza College, Cupertino, CA
2003
Awards & Recognitions:
Artist Scholarship, San Jose State University, spring 2010
“I’m not finished yet”, Student Art Show, De Anza College, spring 2006.
“The Gene Pool”, published art cover, “The Story of My Life”, published art, “Spice Cupboard”, published poem, published by Red Wheelbarrow, De Anza College, spring 2005.
“The Gene Pool”, “Self Portrait”, “The Story of My life”, Artist Achievement Award for all pieces and San Jose Mercury write-up, Student Art Show, De Anza College, spring 2005.
“4 views of a Skull”, “Wired Eye”, (purchased by Art on Campus Committee), Student Art Show, De Anza College, spring 2004.
“Femininity versus Masculinity”, Student Art Show, De Anza College, spring, 2003.
