BIO & C.V.
| Bio -John Small is a Canadian artist whose work examines cultural influences and their affects, in relation to being an adopted child. The visual compositions John creates examine notions of ambiguity and confusion associated with the unknown as it relates to his adopted background. Early in John’s artistic career he began to use and manipulate many media processes to create his paintings. Techniques such as Silkscreening and Collage have become important components in his eclectic diverse image making. Every aspect of John’s paintings are well thought out and detailed; which give rise to the theme of the painting that not only highlights the central character, but also create a cohesive and visually intriguing background. C.V. John Small C.V. johnsmallart.com Education: B.F.A. First class Honors, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada, 2008 Solo Exhibitions; 2009-Ace art inc. (Project room) 2008-GoSA Gallery-(Aeon)- BFA thesis show Group Exhibitions: 2010- Proof Studio Gallery ( 9th International Print Exhibition, Year of the Tiger) 2009- The Graffiti Gallery, (Legends, Heroes, Myths and Such) 2009- Ace art inc. Winter Warmer 2008-The Spot Gallery-(What Fall’ows…)- Group Selected Show 2008- The Spot Gallery-(D.I.Y. Art Show)- Group Selected Show 2008-Graffiti Art Programming Inc. -(Art Mash Up)-One of six artists to create live Art collage paintings for public viewing 2008-Martha Street Studio-(Under Pressure- Steamroller Print Festival) –Manitoba Printmaker Association 2008-Ace art inc.-(PDF)-Thesis works from the University of Manitoba 2008-Gallery One One One-(Thesis Student show) 2007-Martha Street Studio-(Members Only Show) 2007-Graffiti Art Programming Inc.-(Drawing Attention) 2007-Rogers WAM Events-(Art Mash Up)-One of six artists to create live art collage paintings for public viewing 2007-Martha Street Studio-(Under Pressure- Steamroller Print Festival) – Manitoba Printmaker Association 2007-Graffiti Art Programming Inc.-(10th Anniversary show) 2006-Graffiti Art Programming Inc.-(The good old hockey game show) 2006-Gold Medal Plates-(Olympic Gala Dinner)-Featured artist, donated art work for Auction. 2006-Graffiti Art Programming Inc.-(SK8 show) paintings on skateboards 2006-Ace art inc.-(Ace’s High)- Annual juried student show Press -Cliff Eyland_ Akimbo –Akimblog November 19th, 2009 http://www.akimbo.ca/akimblog/?id=337 -Cliff Eyland_ Akimbo –Akimblog April 21, 2008 http://www.akimbo.biz/akimblog/?id=189 -University Of Manitoba School of art 2007-2008 Annual Report - Leah Werier @ The Manitoban Online. Volume 95 Issue 9 Copyright 2006 The Manitoban Newspaper Publications Corporation Related Experience -University of Manitoba School of Art- Head Technician. 2009 to current Responsibilities and Activities • Technician for various departments Printmaking, Fundamentals of Drawing, and Basic Design • Supervising groups of students perform various tasks • Maintain printmaking equipment (Presses, Chemical Bathes. Tools) • Supervising heath and safety in allotted programs. • Initiating “Greener” art making practices and programs -Martha Street Printmaking Studio – Teaching. 2007 to 2009 Responsibilities and Activities • Teaching Adult, community and high school art programs various printmaking techniques. Youth Mentor, teacher printmaking • Silkscreen, Linocut, Inking, Press use, computer layout and editing (Photoshop, Illustrator) • Supervising groups of students perform various tasks -Published artwork for Novel (Etchings in the Dead Wax) M.C. Joudrey : publisher iUniverse -2009 -Professional web site - johnsmallart.com hosting sales to National, and International private collections, as well as Corporate sales. |
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