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 Artist Statement I constantly ask myself questions about life. There is one most important question I ask myself over and over again: What makes my artwork timeless? The momentum of making many works, critiquing them, then responding to them, is an important part of my creative process. Comparing my work to the artworks throughout history, which truly move me, is a powerful creative tool. Direct observation through line and gesture, along with imagined and directly stolen material are my key tools. These tools combined with my intense love/hate relationship with art history firmly sum up what I’m currently doing with my life as an artist. Curriculum Vitae Education M.F.A. 2007 Tyler School of Art, Temple University Elkins Park, PA Printmaking 2006 Temple University Rome Rome, Italy Printmaking B.F.A. 2004 University of Central Florida Orlando, FL Ceramics -Professional Experience Spring 2007 Adjunct Professor, Tyler School of Art, Temple University Taught a beginning etching course to undergraduate students. Fall 2006 Studio Assistant, Tyler School of Art, Temple University Assisted Professor Dan Dallmann with his beginning etching class. Spring 2006 Studio Assistant, Temple University Rome Ordered Supplies, performed demonstrations, and assisted students in all areas of printmaking. Fall 2005 Graduate Teaching Assistant, Temple University Rome  Assisted Professor Mario Teleri with his beginning survey of printmaking techniques class and his advanced printmaking workshop. 2004-2005 Master Printer/Studio Assistant, Orlando, FL Printed for and assisted local artist Robert Rivers. 2003-2004 Supplies Officer, University of Central Florida Potters Guild, Orlando, FL Purchased, delivered, stocked, and organized studio materials and equipment. -Awards/Grants Spring 2007 Graduate Assistantship with tuition remission and stipend Tyler School of Art, Temple University, Elkins Park, PA Fall 2005 Graduate Assistantship with tuition remission and stipend Temple University Rome, Rome, Italy -Exhibition Record (solo exhibitions marked by asterisk) 2006 Festa di Roma, Tyler Gallery, Elkins Park, PA. Di Porta Via (To Take Away), Gallery Il Quadrato di Omega, Rome, Italy. *New Works – Dennis R. Ahearn, Jr., Temple Gallery, Rome Italy. 2005 Keep it in the Family II, Penrose Gallery, Elkins Park, PA. Tsunami Relief Art Show, Ybor’s Martini Bar, Orlando FL. 2004 BFA Exhibition, University of Central Florida Art Gallery, Orlando, FL.
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