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	EDUCATION 2003 M.F.A. in Sculpture, University of Colorado at Boulder, Boulder, CO -Areas of Concentration: Sculpture, Installation Art, Metals, Woodworking, Photography, Video, Sound, Performance. 1998 B.A. in Photography, State University of New York at Fredonia, Fredonia, N.Y. -Areas of Concentration: Photography, Design, Sculpture, Assemblage. 1995 A.A.S. in Graphic Design, Finger Lakes Community College, Canandaigua, N.Y. -Areas of Concentration: Graphic Design, Photography, Sound and Stage Production. TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE Proficient in the following computer programs (MAC/PC): Microsoft Office, Adobe CS3, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, Soundtrack, Audacity, Lightwave Digital 3-D Modeling and Animation. Proficient with any tools. Specialized in wood-working and metal-working. Materials/Processes- Plaster, Wood, Metals, Mold Making, Photo, Audio, Video, Plastics, Cement, Fabrics, Stone, Welding, Casting, Foundry, Wax, Ceramic, Ephemeral, Fibers. AWARDS/FELLOWSHIPS/GRANTS 2001-2003 -Graduate Fellowship, University of Colorado at Boulder 1998 -Merit Award/Outstanding Performance and Achievement in Fine Art Photography, State University of New York at Fredonia 1997-1998 -Dean’s List, State University of New York at Fredonia TEACHING EXPERIENCE Additional duties performed while teaching: managing of students and student projects, managing/supervising studio/teaching assistants, ordering supplies, developing/organizing course work, managing curriculum, advising students, coordinating deliveries, developing lectures, teaching digital media on both Mac and PC based computer systems (includes such office programs as Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel, and other programs for the post publishing of artworks and media), critique and mentoring with graduate students, reviewing incoming portfolio applications for graduate program, reviewing BFA applications. Current-2008: Adjunct Professor of Sculpture-Naropa University, Boulder, CO. 2003-2007 Visiting Artist/Instructor/Lecturer – Sculpture; Introduction to Art. University of Colorado at Boulder, Department of Art and Art History, Boulder, CO. Sculpture 4(Advanced Sculpture) Students learn how to develop a cohesive body of work based on the directions in sculpture they are interested in and had worked on in the past. This course is designed to allow the students to grow in a professional manner by exploring themes and universals in their work, developing an artist’s portfolio that includes slide documentation, resume/CV, and an artist statement. Techniques learned in this course: critical theory, writing skills, studio practices, documentation skills, gallery/graduate school approaches, presentation and aesthetics. Sculpture 3 (Experiments I and II) An Intermediate/Advanced level course designed to push the limits of what contemporary sculpture is, how to make it and where it belongs in the world. Projects are centered on experimenting with these concepts and using traditional and non-traditional materials. Techniques and methods learned in this course: exploring spatial development, audio recording and production, conceptual thinking, latex rubber and alginate mold making, papermaking, fibers, soft sculpture, installation, video production, making sculpture in non-traditional spaces, site-specific, developing an artist statement and resume. Sculpture 2 (Visual Thinking) Students learn conceptual thinking through the physical act of making sculpture and theoretical exploration. Projects are designed to help discover the students’ personal creative process. Techniques learned in this course are based on conceptual thought development. Sound Art: Theory, History and Practice (Special Topics Course) A survey of the use of sound, voice, noise, silence and modes of listening in the modernist, avant-garde and contemporary visual arts, from the late-19th Century to the present. Special attention to considering what may be new areas of artistic possibility. Explores the history, theory and practice of sound art as it relates to the visual arts. Aural culture is explored through contemporary art, contemporary music, as well as historical cultures. Students learn history, theory as well as create their own sound works as it relates to the course and their own interests. 3D Digital Modeling Introduction level course to 3-D digital modeling and animation. Using Lightwave 7.5, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Premiere, students learn how to create sculptures in virtual space and make an animation movie to produce the work. 3D modeling is taught as a sculpture course designed to develop student’s concepts of space and time as well as serve as a planning tool in creating large-scale sculptures and installations. Introduction to Art Presents creative activity conceptually, and art history thematically, with an interdisciplinary, experimental, and multicultural focus. Students explore visual literacy and culture through presentations and student-centered projects that emphasize individual development. Fundamentals of studio arts are explored through painting, drawing, sculpture, ceramics, printmaking, photography, video and film, bookmaking, mural painting, as well as conceptual and creative development. 2005-2006 Adjunct Faculty –Core Art and Media Program; Electronic Media Arts Design and Digital. University of Denver School of Art and Art History, Denver, CO. Core Art Media Program (2D Design) Students are introduced to the major elements and principles of art making practice while strengthening acuity for visual understanding and creation. Each component of the program (C.A.M.P. I, II, and III plus Topics Seminar) will guide students through interdisciplinary and integrated coursework that begins with the basics of design, and then progresses to cultivate visual perceptions and analysis. The role of technical and conceptual skill building will be paramount as students explore connections across material boundaries and develop a vocabulary with which to make and discuss various forms of visual communication. Personal investment, exploration, and risk taking will be encouraged by all CAMP as students move through the program. (excerpted from course description provided by DU) Site Specific Design Site Students follow an advanced study of the visual and intrinsic nature of 3-D and 4-D projects in actual and virtual space and an investigation into the conditions that reflect those environments: cultural, social, political, historical and psychological. This course reflects on the word “site” and all its manifestations, definitions and possibilities; site as it exists in situ, as a point of reflection and as virtual occupation. Site Specific Design is a theoretical, critical and practical course addressing how space relates to applications of art and the environment. (excerpted from course description provided by DU) 2005-2008 Adjunct Professor – Sculpture Naropa University Visual Arts Department, Boulder, CO. Sculpture I This studio course explores the organizing principles of three-dimensional design as well as the nature of one’s creative thoughts. Students learn to use a variety of materials and techniques including clay, plaster, metals, mold making and conceptual approaches. Students learn contemplative explorations through the physical action of making sculpture. Investigations into the history of sculptural form raise questions pertinent to contemporary art. Concepts and techniques include: clay modeling, plaster mold making, plaster casting, wax casting, plaster carving, wood construction, multiples, spatial development, historical research, transforming the 2-D into 3-D, presentation and aesthetics, materials as metaphor. 3-D Ephemeral Media This studio course explores the fundamental principles of three-dimensional design such as form, space, shape, value, balance, proportion and movement. Students will examine contemplative ways of creating art and experience the symbiotic relationship that occurs when using ephemeral media (natural materials that erode or decay over time) as a primary medium. 2001-2003 Graduate Professional Teaching Instructor (Instructor of Record) University of Colorado at Boulder, Department of Art and Art History, Boulder, CO. Sculpture I (Basic Sculpture)* Students study basic 3-D design concepts and techniques that included: clay modeling, plaster mold making, plaster casting, wax casting, plaster carving, wood construction, multiples, spatial development, historical research, transforming the 2-D into 3-D, presentation and aesthetics, materials as metaphor, conceptual development and studio practices. Introduction to Art* Presents creative activity conceptually, and art history thematically, with an interdisciplinary, experimental, and multicultural focus. Students explore visual literacy and culture through presentations and student-centered projects that emphasize individual development. Fundamentals of studio arts are explored through painting, drawing, sculpture, ceramics, printmaking, photography, video and film, bookmaking, mural painting, as well as conceptual and creative development. In both courses I developed my own syllabus, assignments and grading. 1995* Teaching Assistant-(Terry Lindquist; Robert Booth)-Photography; Sculpture. State University of New York at Fredonia, Fredonia, N.Y. This position permitted me to lead class discussions, maintain studio practices, direct critiques and develop course assignments. (Two sections of Photography I and one Section of Sculpture I) MUSEUM EXPERIENCE 2003-2008 Arvada Center for the Arts, Arvada, CO. Installation Assistant/Gallery Guard. Installation of artwork; paintings, drawings, sculptures, guarding artworks, exhibition design assistance, maintenance of exhibitions and gallery spaces. 2001-2007 CU Art Museum, Boulder, CO. Assistant to Exhibitions Manager, construction; room construction/drywall/finishing, installation of artwork; including high profile artworks, digital media works, installation artworks and other numerous works. At various times was expected to supervise work study students, manage/assist/supervise artists and students, perform registration/condition reports on artworks, create/design/construct unique exhibition furniture, frame prints and drawings, lighting, build crates for shipping of artworks, supervise shipments of artworks, print and cut documents/advertisements/didactics for exhibitions. as a note: I was hired as an Independent Contractor/Temporary Aide and as on call basis. 2003-2007* The Dairy Center for the Arts, Boulder, CO. Installation of artworks, lighting, painting, supervising gallery assistants. as a note: Hired as on call basis. Related Experience* For several of the Artist Assistance positions I was required to install the work as well as supervise other assistants. Other duties performed as an Artist Assistant included crating, shipping, transportation of works, working with museum directors, curators, and other museum/gallery professionals. I have been involved with the layout of works, exhibition design and promotion. As a Shop Manager I found the experience to manage complex jobs and personnel to be beneficial to supervising professionals in the museum field. 2003-2007 Temporary Aide for University of Colorado Department of Art and Art History Various maintenance duties for building (Sibell Wolle, Fleming), Supervising Employees and Students, Supervising woodshop move from Sibell Wolle to Fleming including clerical work, data entry, repairing and managing tools and tool checkout to students and other employees, managing and supervising contractors and movers. as a note: this job was as needed basis or on call. 2004-2007* Independent Installer of Artwork for Mark and Polly Addison. 2004-2006 Artist Assistant to Yumi Janairo Roth. Assisting in exhibition design, fabrication, installation and shipping/transporting of artworks for “Detoured”, 2005© at Lawndale Art Center, Houston TX. 2002-2005 Installation Assistant for Artnauts, International Exhibitions. Assisted Dr. George Rivera, Garrison Roots, Antonette Rosato, Luis Valdovino to pack, hang, manage and layout works while traveling to international venues in Mexico, Peru, and Palestine. 2005 Artist Assistant to Deborah Haynes Assisted in marble carving, idea development and preparation of stone. 2003 Artist Assistant to Garrison Roots Assisting in exhibition design, fabrication and installation of exhibition “Zeitgeist, My World” at the Dairy Center for the Arts, 2003© and “So You Think There Is A Payoff At The End Of The Bribe” at CU Art Museum, 2003©. 1999-2001 ONA Drapery Company, Boulder, CO. Artistic Steel Fabricator/Shop Manager-Management of steel/wrought iron fabrication shop, employees and clientèle. Responsible for five employees, scheduling, shipping/receiving, fabrication of wrought iron product, designing products and finishes. 2000-2001 Ed Dwight Studios, Denver, CO. Artist’s Assistant/Head Welder-Fabrication of monumental public art works, bronze casting and welding. Assisted in the day-to-day functions of a large-scale artist’s studio. PROFESSIONAL SERVICE 2006-2007 Visiting Artist Committee, Department of Art and Art History, University of Colorado. 2004-2005 Representative Scholarship Review, University of Colorado at Boulder. 2004 Sculpture Area Representative for exhibition of “Art From Pedagogy”, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Mexico City, Mexico. 2003 Representative Finance Committee, Woodshop, University of Colorado at Boulder. 2003-2004 Organizer, “Priceless” Exhibition, University of Colorado at Boulder Graduate Student Annual Fundraiser, The Dairy Center for the Arts, Boulder, CO. 2002 Representative, Sculpture Search Committee, University of Colorado at Boulder. 1998 Curator: “Word and Image” Show, Emmitt Christian Gallery, Fredonia, N.Y. 1994-1995 Vice-Chair of Social Board Activities Dept., Finger Lakes Community College. 1994-1995 President WFLC Radio, Finger Lakes Community College. 1994 Attendant at Leadership Conference at 1000 Islands, Finger Lakes Community College. Conferences/Symposia 2003 Symposium: “Contacts”, 4th International Open-Air Symposium at Gallerie Klatovy Klenova, Czech Republic. Visiting Artist Lectures 2007 -Washington State University, Pullman, WA, Liminal Space in Suburbia Lecture 2006 -Texas A&M, Commerce TX, Suburban Artist Lecture. -University of Denver, Lecture for Professional Practices Course, Teacher: Joe Farbrook. -University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR, Suburban Artist Lecture. -Edinboro University, Edinboro, PA, Artist Lecture. 2004 -University of Denver, “Sight Specific Design”, Lecture for Sight Specific Course, Teacher: Casey Koehler. 2003 -Exhibiting Artist Lecture, Museum of Contemporary Art, Denver.-Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design, Prague, Czech Republic, Gallerie Klatovy, Klenova, Czech Republic. 1998 -Visiting Artist Lecture, SUNY Fredonia. Collections Governor’s Palace, Tlaxcala, Mexico. David and Lisa Alcantar, Private Collection, San Antonio, TX. Jessica Knapp, Private Collection, San Diego, CA. Shashi Museum Collection, Kansas City, MO. Jason Willome, Private Collection, San Antonio, TX Mary Lee Lunde, Private Collection, N.Y. Robert Booth, Private Collection, N.Y. Sherry Wiggins, Private Collection, Boulder, CO. Bibliography/Publications Michael Paglia, “2007 Faculty Exhibition: CU Boulder’s art professors can do way more than just teach.”, Westword, March 8, 2007. Stacy Elaine Dacheux, Aligning Driveways and Other Thoughts on Christopher M. Lavery, Pudgy Pigeon Enterprises, http://stacyelainedacheux.blogspot.com/2005/10/aligning-driveways-and-other-thoughts.html, October 31, 2005. Elizabeth Marglin, “Left There: Artists team up for unique outdoor art experience”, Friday Section Daily Camera, October 7, 2005. Elizabeth Marglin, “Thinking Outside the Gallery: Boulder artists go underground”, Sunday Daily Camera, January 9, 2005, FrontPage D. J . Gluckstern, “Art: Installations Focus of CU MFA show”, Sunday Daily Camera, November 16, 2003, 3D. Michael Paglia, “Risk Management: Cydney Payton sticks her neck out with courageous MCA summer show”, Westword, June 12-18, 2003, 50. J. Gluckstern, “Selection process makes interesting Biennial at MCA”, Sunday Daily Camera, June 15, 2003, 3D Mary Voelz Chandler, “Star Power: Colorado artists shine with choice selections in ‘10+10’ at MCA/Denver”, Rocky Mountain News, Spotlight, Friday, June 6, 2003, 20D-21D. Kyle MacMillan, “Exhibition shines spotlight on contemporary art: Most works display avant-garde style”, The Denver Post, Thursday, June 5, 2003, 1F, 10F. Michael Paglia, “Up, Up and Away: The new Studio Aiello is hoping to soar”, Westword, September 19-25, 2002, 65. Video Work 2008 “Snow Blows”, video short of performance. 2006 “Heaven”, video of performance. “Snow Jam”, video of performance. “SALTAATLAS”, promotional video highlighting new Atlas Technolgy and Arts Center, 2005 Technical Director, “I’ve been reading Simone de Beauvoir”, created by Sherry Wiggins. 2004 Technical Director, “Nancy Drew”, created by Sherry Wiggins. Technical Director, “Pinatafahrvergnugen”, created by Yumi Janairo Roth. 2003 “The Deconstruction of Godzilla”. 2002 “Concave/Convex”. 2001 “Goodbye Pork Pie Hat”. 2001 “Chair on Fire”.

EDUCATION

2003          M.F.A. in Sculpture, University of Colorado at Boulder, Boulder, CO
                  -Areas of Concentration: Sculpture, Installation Art, Metals, Woodworking, Photography,
                   Video, Sound, Performance.

1998          B.A. in Photography, State University of New York at Fredonia, Fredonia, N.Y.
                  -Areas of Concentration: Photography, Design, Sculpture, Assemblage.

1995          A.A.S. in Graphic Design, Finger Lakes Community College, Canandaigua, N.Y.
                  -Areas of Concentration: Graphic Design, Photography, Sound and Stage Production.

TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE

Proficient in the following computer programs (MAC/PC): Microsoft Office, Adobe CS3, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, Soundtrack, Audacity, Lightwave Digital 3-D Modeling and Animation.

Proficient with any tools. Specialized in wood-working and metal-working.

Materials/Processes- Plaster, Wood, Metals, Mold Making, Photo, Audio, Video, Plastics, Cement, Fabrics, Stone, Welding, Casting, Foundry, Wax, Ceramic, Ephemeral, Fibers.

AWARDS/FELLOWSHIPS/GRANTS

2001-2003 -Graduate Fellowship, University of Colorado at Boulder
1998 -Merit Award/Outstanding Performance and Achievement in Fine Art Photography, State University of New York at Fredonia

1997-1998 -Dean’s List, State University of New York at Fredonia

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Additional duties performed while teaching: managing of students and student projects, managing/supervising studio/teaching assistants, ordering supplies, developing/organizing course work, managing curriculum, advising students, coordinating deliveries, developing lectures, teaching digital media on both Mac and PC based computer systems (includes such office programs as Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel, and other programs for the post publishing of artworks and media), critique and mentoring with graduate students, reviewing incoming portfolio applications for graduate program, reviewing BFA applications.

Current-2008: Adjunct Professor of Sculpture-Naropa University, Boulder, CO.

2003-2007         Visiting Artist/Instructor/Lecturer – Sculpture; Introduction to Art.
                           University of Colorado at Boulder, Department of Art and Art History, Boulder, CO.

Sculpture 4(Advanced Sculpture)
Students learn how to develop a cohesive body of work based on the directions in sculpture they are interested in and had worked on in the past. This course is designed to allow the students to grow in a professional manner by exploring themes and universals in their work, developing an artist’s portfolio that includes slide documentation, resume/CV, and an artist statement. Techniques learned in this course: critical theory, writing skills, studio practices, documentation skills, gallery/graduate school approaches, presentation and aesthetics.

Sculpture 3 (Experiments I and II)
An Intermediate/Advanced level course designed to push the limits of what contemporary sculpture is, how to make it and where it belongs in the world. Projects are centered on experimenting with these concepts and using traditional and non-traditional materials. Techniques and methods learned in this course: exploring spatial development, audio recording and production, conceptual thinking, latex rubber and alginate mold making, papermaking, fibers, soft sculpture, installation, video production, making sculpture in non-traditional spaces, site-specific, developing an artist statement and resume.

Sculpture 2 (Visual Thinking)
Students learn conceptual thinking through the physical act of making sculpture and theoretical exploration. Projects are designed to help discover the students’ personal creative process. Techniques learned in this course are based on conceptual thought development.

Sound Art: Theory, History and Practice (Special Topics Course)
A survey of the use of sound, voice, noise, silence and modes of listening in the modernist, avant-garde and contemporary visual arts, from the late-19th Century to the present. Special attention to considering what may be new areas of artistic possibility. Explores the history, theory and practice of sound art as it relates to the visual arts. Aural culture is explored through contemporary art, contemporary music, as well as historical cultures. Students learn history, theory as well as create their own sound works as it relates to the course and their own interests.

3D Digital Modeling
Introduction level course to 3-D digital modeling and animation. Using Lightwave 7.5, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Premiere, students learn how to create sculptures in virtual space and make an animation movie to produce the work. 3D modeling is taught as a sculpture course designed to develop student’s concepts of space and time as well as serve as a planning tool in creating large-scale sculptures and installations.

Introduction to Art
Presents creative activity conceptually, and art history thematically, with an interdisciplinary, experimental, and multicultural focus. Students explore visual literacy and culture through presentations and student-centered projects that emphasize individual development. Fundamentals of studio arts are explored through painting, drawing, sculpture, ceramics, printmaking, photography, video and film, bookmaking, mural painting, as well as conceptual and creative development.

2005-2006         Adjunct Faculty –Core Art and Media Program; Electronic Media Arts Design
                           and Digital. University of Denver School of Art and Art History, Denver, CO.

Core Art Media Program
(2D Design) Students are introduced to the major elements and principles of art making practice while strengthening acuity for visual understanding and creation. Each component of the program (C.A.M.P. I, II, and III plus Topics Seminar) will guide students through interdisciplinary and integrated coursework that begins with the basics of design, and then progresses to cultivate visual perceptions and analysis. The role of technical and conceptual skill building will be paramount as students explore connections across material boundaries and develop a vocabulary with which to make and discuss various forms of visual communication. Personal investment, exploration, and risk taking will be encouraged by all CAMP as students move through the program. (excerpted from course description provided by DU)

Site Specific Design
Site Students follow an advanced study of the visual and intrinsic nature of 3-D and 4-D projects in actual and virtual space and an investigation into the conditions that reflect those environments: cultural, social, political, historical and psychological. This course reflects on the word “site” and all its manifestations, definitions and possibilities; site as it exists in situ, as a point of reflection and as virtual occupation. Site Specific Design is a theoretical, critical and practical course addressing how space relates to applications of art and the environment. (excerpted from course description provided by DU)

2005-2008 Adjunct Professor – Sculpture
Naropa University Visual Arts Department, Boulder, CO.

Sculpture I
This studio course explores the organizing principles of three-dimensional design as well as the nature of one’s creative thoughts. Students learn to use a variety of materials and techniques including clay, plaster, metals, mold making and conceptual approaches. Students learn contemplative explorations through the physical action of making sculpture. Investigations into the history of sculptural form raise questions pertinent to contemporary art. Concepts and techniques include: clay modeling, plaster mold making, plaster casting, wax casting, plaster carving, wood construction, multiples, spatial development, historical research, transforming the 2-D into 3-D, presentation and aesthetics, materials as metaphor.

3-D Ephemeral Media
This studio course explores the fundamental principles of three-dimensional design such as form, space, shape, value, balance, proportion and movement. Students will examine contemplative ways of creating art and experience the symbiotic relationship that occurs when using ephemeral media (natural materials that erode or decay over time) as a primary medium.

2001-2003 Graduate Professional Teaching Instructor (Instructor of Record)
University of Colorado at Boulder, Department of Art and Art History, Boulder, CO.

Sculpture I (Basic Sculpture)*
Students study basic 3-D design concepts and techniques that included: clay modeling, plaster mold making, plaster casting, wax casting, plaster carving, wood construction, multiples, spatial development, historical research, transforming the 2-D into 3-D, presentation and aesthetics, materials as metaphor, conceptual development and studio practices.

Introduction to Art*
Presents creative activity conceptually, and art history thematically, with an interdisciplinary, experimental, and multicultural focus. Students explore visual literacy and culture through presentations and student-centered projects that emphasize individual development. Fundamentals of studio arts are explored through painting, drawing, sculpture, ceramics, printmaking, photography, video and film, bookmaking, mural painting, as well as conceptual and creative development.

*In both courses I developed my own syllabus, assignments and grading.

1995                  Teaching Assistant-(Terry Lindquist; Robert Booth)-Photography; Sculpture.
                           State University of New York at Fredonia, Fredonia, N.Y.

This position permitted me to lead class discussions, maintain studio practices, direct critiques and develop course assignments. (Two sections of Photography I and one Section of Sculpture I)

MUSEUM EXPERIENCE

2003-2008 Arvada Center for the Arts, Arvada, CO.

Installation Assistant/Gallery Guard. Installation of artwork; paintings, drawings, sculptures, guarding artworks, exhibition design assistance, maintenance of exhibitions and gallery spaces.

2001-2007 CU Art Museum, Boulder, CO.

Assistant to Exhibitions Manager, construction; room construction/drywall/finishing, installation of artwork; including high profile artworks, digital media works, installation artworks and other numerous works. At various times was expected to supervise work study students, manage/assist/supervise artists and students, perform registration/condition reports on artworks, create/design/construct unique exhibition furniture, frame prints and drawings, lighting, build crates for shipping of artworks, supervise shipments of artworks, print and cut documents/advertisements/didactics for exhibitions.

*as a note: I was hired as an Independent Contractor/Temporary Aide and as on call basis.

2003-2007 The Dairy Center for the Arts, Boulder, CO.
Installation of artworks, lighting, painting, supervising gallery assistants.

*as a note: Hired as on call basis.

Related Experience

For several of the Artist Assistance positions I was required to install the work as well as supervise other assistants. Other duties performed as an Artist Assistant included crating, shipping, transportation of works, working with museum directors, curators, and other museum/gallery professionals. I have been involved with the layout of works, exhibition design and promotion. As a Shop Manager I found the experience to manage complex jobs and personnel to be beneficial to supervising professionals in the museum field.

2003-2007 Temporary Aide for University of Colorado Department of Art and Art History

Various maintenance duties for building (Sibell Wolle, Fleming), Supervising Employees and Students, Supervising woodshop move from Sibell Wolle to Fleming including clerical work, data entry, repairing and managing tools and tool checkout to students and other employees, managing and supervising contractors and movers.

*as a note: this job was as needed basis or on call.

2004-2007 Independent Installer of Artwork for Mark and Polly Addison.

2004-2006 Artist Assistant to Yumi Janairo Roth.

Assisting in exhibition design, fabrication, installation and shipping/transporting of artworks for “Detoured”, 2005© at Lawndale Art Center, Houston TX.

2002-2005 Installation Assistant for Artnauts, International Exhibitions.

Assisted Dr. George Rivera, Garrison Roots, Antonette Rosato, Luis Valdovino to pack, hang, manage and
layout works while traveling to international venues in Mexico, Peru, and Palestine.

2005 Artist Assistant to Deborah Haynes

Assisted in marble carving, idea development and preparation of stone.

2003 Artist Assistant to Garrison Roots

Assisting in exhibition design, fabrication and installation of exhibition “Zeitgeist, My World” at the Dairy Center for the Arts, 2003© and “So You Think There Is A Payoff At The End Of The Bribe” at CU Art Museum, 2003©.

1999-2001 ONA Drapery Company, Boulder, CO.

Artistic Steel Fabricator/Shop Manager-Management of steel/wrought iron fabrication shop, employees and clientèle. Responsible for five employees, scheduling, shipping/receiving, fabrication of wrought iron product, designing products and finishes.

2000-2001 Ed Dwight Studios, Denver, CO.

Artist’s Assistant/Head Welder-Fabrication of monumental public art works, bronze casting and welding. Assisted in the day-to-day functions of a large-scale artist’s studio.

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE

2006-2007         Visiting Artist Committee, Department of Art and Art History, University of Colorado.
2004-2005         Representative Scholarship Review, University of Colorado at Boulder.
2004                  Sculpture Area Representative for exhibition of “Art From Pedagogy”, National                                    Autonomous University of Mexico, Mexico City, Mexico.
2003                  Representative Finance Committee, Woodshop, University of Colorado at Boulder.
2003-2004         Organizer, “Priceless” Exhibition, University of Colorado at Boulder Graduate Student                           Annual Fundraiser, The Dairy Center for the Arts, Boulder, CO.
2002                  Representative, Sculpture Search Committee, University of         Colorado at Boulder.
1998                  Curator: “Word and Image” Show, Emmitt Christian Gallery, Fredonia, N.Y.
1994-1995         Vice-Chair of Social Board Activities Dept., Finger Lakes Community College.
1994-1995         President WFLC Radio, Finger Lakes Community College.
1994                  Attendant at Leadership Conference at 1000 Islands, Finger Lakes Community College.

Conferences/Symposia

2003 Symposium: “Contacts”, 4th International Open-Air Symposium at Gallerie Klatovy Klenova, Czech Republic.

Visiting Artist Lectures
2007                  -Washington State University, Pullman, WA, Liminal Space in Suburbia Lecture
2006                  -Texas A&M, Commerce TX, Suburban Artist Lecture.
                          -University of Denver, Lecture for Professional Practices Course, Teacher: Joe Farbrook.                           -University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR, Suburban Artist Lecture.
                          -Edinboro University, Edinboro, PA, Artist Lecture.

2004 -University of Denver, “Sight Specific Design”, Lecture for Sight Specific Course, Teacher: Casey Koehler.

2003 -Exhibiting Artist Lecture, Museum of Contemporary Art, Denver.-Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design, Prague, Czech Republic, Gallerie Klatovy, Klenova, Czech Republic.

1998 -Visiting Artist Lecture, SUNY Fredonia.

Collections

Governor’s Palace, Tlaxcala, Mexico.
David and Lisa Alcantar, Private Collection, San Antonio, TX.
Jessica Knapp, Private Collection, San Diego, CA.
Shashi Museum Collection, Kansas City, MO.
Jason Willome, Private Collection, San Antonio, TX
Mary Lee Lunde, Private Collection, N.Y.
Robert Booth, Private Collection, N.Y.
Sherry Wiggins, Private Collection, Boulder, CO.

Bibliography/Publications

Michael Paglia, “2007 Faculty Exhibition: CU Boulder’s art professors can do way more than just teach.”, Westword, March 8, 2007.

Stacy Elaine Dacheux, Aligning Driveways and Other Thoughts on Christopher M. Lavery, Pudgy Pigeon Enterprises, http://stacyelainedacheux.blogspot.com/2005/10/aligning-driveways-and-other-thoughts.html, October 31, 2005.

Elizabeth Marglin, “Left There: Artists team up for unique outdoor art experience”, Friday Section Daily Camera, October 7, 2005.

Elizabeth Marglin, “Thinking Outside the Gallery: Boulder artists go underground”, Sunday Daily Camera, January 9, 2005, FrontPage D.

J . Gluckstern, “Art: Installations Focus of CU MFA show”, Sunday Daily Camera, November 16, 2003, 3D.

Michael Paglia, “Risk Management: Cydney Payton sticks her neck out with courageous MCA summer show”, Westword, June 12-18, 2003, 50.

J. Gluckstern, “Selection process makes interesting Biennial at MCA”, Sunday Daily Camera, June 15, 2003, 3D

Mary Voelz Chandler, “Star Power: Colorado artists shine with choice selections in ‘10+10’ at MCA/Denver”, Rocky Mountain News, Spotlight, Friday, June 6, 2003, 20D-21D.

Kyle MacMillan, “Exhibition shines spotlight on contemporary art: Most works display avant-garde style”, The Denver Post, Thursday, June 5, 2003, 1F, 10F.

Michael Paglia, “Up, Up and Away: The new Studio Aiello is hoping to soar”, Westword, September 19-25, 2002, 65.

Video Work

2008 “Snow Blows”, video short of performance.
2006      “Heaven”, video of performance.
              “Snow Jam”, video of performance.
              “SALTAATLAS”, promotional video highlighting new Atlas Technolgy and Arts Center,
2005 Technical Director, “I’ve been reading Simone de Beauvoir”, created by Sherry Wiggins.
2004 Technical Director, “Nancy Drew”, created by Sherry Wiggins. Technical Director, “Pinatafahrvergnugen”, created by Yumi Janairo Roth.
2003 “The Deconstruction of Godzilla”.
2002 “Concave/Convex”.
2001 “Goodbye Pork Pie Hat”.
2001 “Chair on Fire”.