EDUCATION
2021
MFA, Ceramics – Rhode Island School of Design – Providence, RI
Studied with Lesley Baker, Katy Schimert, Anina Major, Nicole Cherubini, Thesis Advisor: Glenn Adamson, Jane Dillon, David Katz, Matt Katz, Jeannine Falino, Jim Cole, Nancy Friese, Anne West, and Matt King
Research Title: ”Beauty Still Lives Here: Narratives of Radical Self Love”
2018
Fulbright Student Fellowship – Jingdezhen Ceramic University – Jingdezhen, CN
Coursework in Chinese Language and Culture – Harbin Institute of Technology – Harbin, CN
Coursework in Ceramic Design, Wheel Throwing, and Chinese Language Composition – Jingdezhen Ceramic University - Jingdezhen, CN
2017
BA, Studio Art; Rhetoric - Bates College - Lewiston, ME
Major Concentration(s): Ceramics; Rhetorical Theory and Criticism
General Education Concentration: Chinese Language and Culture
ASSISTANTSHIPS/RESIDENCIES
2020-21
Project with Theaster Gates – The Archie Bray Foundation for the Arts – Helena, MT
Graduate Peer Adviser - Rhode Island School of Design Career Center – Providence, RI
Assist students with resume/application writing and professional practices preparation
Kiln Room Manager – Rhode Island School of Design Ceramics Department – Providence, RI
Coordinate all gas and electric kiln firings in dept, Maintain weekly kiln schedule, Oversee kiln room maintenance, Lead kiln orientation, Teach manual gas reduction firing basics and electric/computer gas kiln programming
2019, 2016, 2014
Ceramic Studio Apprentice – Theaster Gates Studio – Chicago, IL
2016
“Big Pots” Workshop with Daniel Johnston - Haystack Mountain School of Crafts – Deer Isle, ME
Surface Decoration Workshop with Kristen Kieffer – Penland School of Crafts - Bakersville, NC
2015
Summer Residency – The Pottery Workshop – Jingdezhen, CN
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
2021
Instructor of Record – Rhode Island School of Design: Ceramics – Online
Course Title: Source Presentation: Intersectionality in Contemporary Ceramics, Ceramics Seminar
2020
Co-Instructor of Record - Rhode Island School of Design: Ceramics– Providence, RI
Course Title: Ceramic Sculpture: Introduction to Ceramic Hand-building techniques, Ceramics Studio
Teaching Assistant for “Studio Pottery” - Rhode Island School of Design: Ceramics– Providence, RI
Teaching Assistant for “Advanced Production Techniques” - Rhode Island School of Design: Ceramics– Providence, RI
2019
Teaching Assistant for “Object as Idea: Intro to Ceramics” - Rhode Island School of Design: Ceramics– Providence, RI
2018, 2016
English Teacher – Freelance, various clients – Jingdezhen, CN
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2015
“Jingdezhen Pottery” – Olin Arts Center at Bates College – Lewiston, ME
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2021
“Small Favors” – The Clay Studio – Philadelphia, PA
Guest Juror: Kensuke Yamada
“Annual Cup Show” – Worcester Center for Craft – Worcester, MA
Juror: Joe Pintz
2020
“Lip Service” – Saratoga Clay Arts Center - Schuylerville, NY
Juror: Mary Barringer
“Twin Cups” – Missouri Western State University School of Fine Arts - St. Joseph, MO
Juror: Becky Lloyd; Missouriwestern.edu/orgs/clayguild
“RISD Triennial” – Woods-Gerry Gallery, Rhode Island School of Design – Providence, RI
2019
“The Hat is on Us” – Waterman Gallery, Rhode Island School of Design – Providence, RI
2018
”TaoXiChuan International Market” – Taozichuan Square – Jingdezhen, CN
2017
“Senior Thesis Show” – Bates College Museum of Art – Lewiston, ME
2016
“Twin Cups: National Ceramics Exhibition” – Missouri Western State University School of Fine Arts - St. Joseph, MO
Juror: Bede Clarke; Missouriwestern.edu/orgs/clayguild
AWARDS/GRANTS
2020
Clay Club Scholarship – Rhode Island School of Design – Providence, RI
Student Award – “Annual Cup Show 2020” , Worcester Center for Craft – Worcester, MA
2018
Fulbright Student Fellowship – Jingdezhen Ceramic University – Jingdezhen, CN
2017
Bates College Key Alumni Induction– Bates College – Lewiston, ME
2016
Student Research Fund Grant
Purposeful Work Initiative Summer Research Grant – Bates College – Lewiston, ME
Minority Scholarship - Haystack Mountain School of Crafts – Deer Isle, ME
Minority Scholarship – Penland School of Crafts - Bakersville, NC
2015
Bates College Phillips International Research Fellowship – The Pottery Workshop – Jingdezhen, CN
2013
Bates Summer Scholars Program – Bates College – Lewiston, ME
PRESS/PUBLICATIONS
2019
Encounters in China: Deshun and XingDa – China Icons Organization – Online: Youtube.com; Chinaicons.com
2017
“The Academy” Article – The Bates Student Newspaper – Lewiston, ME
Article that illuminates the experience of students of color in predominantly white classrooms and calls for change
PANELS/WORKSHOPS
2020
Academic Bridge Panel – Midwest Clay Conference – Online, presented through the Iowa Ceramics Center
2017, 2016, 2015
Various Intersectionality Identity Panels – Bates College S.P.A.R.Q! Program – Lewiston, ME
CURATION
2015
“Jingdezhen Pottery” – Olin Arts Center at Bates College – Lewiston, ME