PERSONAL SUMMARY
I am a multidisciplinary visual artist and seasoned arts educator with over a decade of experience teaching diverse learners, from children to college-level students, in inclusive, community-oriented settings. I have developed and led curricula across a range of subjects, including art history, drawing, painting, ceramics, and public engagement. My approach centers on creating student-focused learning environments that blend critical theory with hands-on technical skill-building. My teaching philosophy strikes a balance between rigorous technical foundations and experimental methods. While I honor traditional techniques and their historical significance, I do not adhere to traditionalism. I believe in equipping students with essential skills while encouraging them to challenge conventions.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
• Created and implemented an engaging art curriculum that inspired creativity, critical thinking, and artistic expression
• Taught drawing, painting, ceramics, and visual storytelling to adult learners using student-centered, inclusive methodologies
• Developed and revised course materials to support creative thinking and self-expression across multiple media
• Delivered instruction in-person and online using educational management platforms such as Zoom and Google Classroom
• Built trusting relationships with students, supporting their artistic voice and sense of community through collaborative critique
• Supported students in a dynamic process of project planning and execution, connecting the curriculum to lived experience
• Mentored emerging artists with personalized feedback and portfolio development aligned with middle school and high school readiness
• Maintained an organized, inclusive studio space, reinforcing classroom safety and joyful engagement with materials
• Collaborated with galleries and visiting artists to connect learners with professional art practices
• Accurately maintained records, class evaluations, and attendance in compliance with institutional policies
• Contributed to community-building initiatives such as Salvador Dalí: Dance of Time, supporting youth and public access to arts education
• Directed 30+ exhibitions and creative programs integrating art history, design, and contemporary practice
• Led educational walkthroughs, artist talks, and public art programming that promoted joyful engagement with
fine art
• Produced multimedia campaigns and instructional materials using Adobe Creative Suite, tailoring for
instructional and aesthetic purposes
• Oversaw international art installations and community engagement events that connected students and audiences
across cultures
• Supervised artist contracts and logistics, reinforcing strong creative and professional practices
• Participated in initiatives promoting community access to art education, including public engagement with
marginalized communities
OTHER EXPERIENCE
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
• April 2023 – Art in the AI Age, Solo Show (Sold Out) –New York, NY
• August 2019 – The Neo Gallery, Inaugural Solo Show (Sold Out) – Richmond, BC & New York, NY
• August 2015 – Fairmont Vancouver Airport Hotel, Solo Feature Artist – Vancouver, BC
• July 2015 – BC Children’s Hospital Gala, Solo Feature & Permanent Collection Unveiling – Vancouver, BC
• May 2015 – Champagne & Paint, hosted by Tiarra Edmundson at the Rosewood Hotel Georgia – Vancouver, BC
• August 2014 – Abacus and Numbers, hosted by the Bank of Montreal – West Vancouver, BC
SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS / JURIED SHOWS
• September 2020 – Twenty-Two Thirty, curated by Art Rapture – The Space, Yaletown – Vancouver, BC
• February 2019 – Angel Care Gala Fine Art Auction, Trump International Hotel – Vancouver, BC
• May 2017 – CBC News Station Juried Artist Feature, Live Interview & Broadcast – Vancouver, BC
• February 2017 – Reflections Juried Art Show, Chali-Rosso Art Gallery (Televised) – Vancouver, BC
• April 2016 – We Are Yaletown, hosted by BMO & Contemporary Art Gallery (Permanent Install @ 555 Burrard St, Bentall Two) – Vancouver, BC
• February 2016 – Valentine’s Day Art Auction, Terminal City Club – Vancouver, BC
• December 2015 – Chali-Rosso Contemporary Art Exhibit & Sale – Vancouver, BC
• November 2015 – Black & White Charity Auction, The Vancouver Club – Vancouver, BC
• June 2015 – Symmetry Lighting Group Show, Symmetry Lighting Showroom – Vancouver, BC
• April 2015 – Emily Carr Graduate Exhibition, Granville Island – Vancouver, BC
• September 2014 – Ceramics Showcase (CRAM 221), READ Bookstore, Emily Carr University – Vancouver, BCARTIST
RESIDENCIES
McArthur Glen Designer Outlet Richmond, Canada – Summer 2020
-Participated in a public art residency focused on accessible design, community engagement, and creative placemaking
-Produced site-specific work while engaging with a diverse audience in a retail-meets-art environment
Qingdao Sculpture Museum Qingdao, Shandong, China – Spring 2017
-Selected for an international residency focused on large-scale sculpture and cross-cultural collaboration
-Contributed original work and participated in artist panels, critiques, and community exhibitions
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT
Salvador Dalí: Dance of Time Public Art Initiative Vancouver, Summer 2017
Event Organizer & Community Liaison
-Organized and curated a large-scale public art initiative featuring Salvador Dalí’s iconic bronze sculpture Dance of Time, installed in downtown Vancouver in celebration of Canada’s 150th anniversary
-Collaborated with international galleries, civic partners, and local cultural organizations to facilitate the public display and programming
-Designed the event as a community-building experience that bridged fine art, urban space, and public access to surrealist art
-Led media outreach and educational programming, organized tours, and coordinated field trips with school officials -Developed and executed the event’s marketing campaign, authoring promotional copy featured in major publications and media outlets