Profile
I am a Visual Artist and Art Educator with extensive experience in ceramics, sculpture, art history, and museum education. My research interests are focused on the intersection of environmental issues and community participation. I am passionate and committed to the world of visual art.
Education
Master of Fine Arts in S/tudio Arts, Ceramics/Sculpture
04/2012 – 06/2015. California State University, Los Angeles, CA
Master of Arts in Art Education
08/2006 – 06/2009. California State University, Los Angeles, CA
Fine Arts & Communication, with an emphasis on Ceramics
08/2006 – 05/2006. Cerritos College, Norwalk, CA
Bachelor Visual Arts
07/1987 – 12/1992. Universidad de Los Andes, Bogota, Colombia
Architecture
01/1984– 05/1987. Universidad de Los Andes, Bogota, Colombia
Experience
Art and Ceramic Instructor, City of Commerce, CA, Parks, and Rec., 05/2008 - Present Prepare lesson plans, instruct, conduct demonstrations, and guide students, youth, adults, and older adults in the different ceramic techniques, including using the potter’s wheel. Manage the ceramic studio, plan and organize the budget for the diverse ceramic classes, order materials, prepare slip/liquid clay for casting, load, and operate the kilns.
Teaching Artist, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, L.A., CA, 2007 - Present
Prepare lesson plans and conduct age-appropriate workshops on art and the environment for Art Camps and Family Sundays at the LACMA campus.
Teaching Artist, ArtworxLA, L.A., CA, 02/2022 - 06/2024
Prepare art lesson plans and conduct age-appropriate workshops for secondary-level students, matching the topic related to the partner institutions.
Faculty Diversity Internship Program, Long Beach City College CA, 08/2023 - Present Participate in a year-long faculty training at Long Beach City College, under Professor Alina Yang's direction and Professor Gerardo Monterrubio's mentorship, to form proficient, inclusive, and student-focused college-level instructors.
Gallery Educator / Teaching Artist, Norton Simon Museum, Pasadena, CA, 08/2013 - 12/2023 Prepare and guide conversational tours in English and Spanish for a diverse and multicultural public. Prepare, conduct, and assist with educational activities and art workshops.
Teaching Artist, Heart of LA, L.A., CA, 02/2022 - 06/2022
Prepare art lesson plans and conduct age-appropriate (elementary and secondary) workshops at Augustus Hawkins Natural Park.
Adjunct Faculty, Ceramics, California State Univ., L.A. 01-2017 - 06-2017
Art 1520 - Survey and Studio: Ceramics. Prepare lesson plans, instruct, conduct demonstrations, and guide students in basic ceramic techniques.
Instructor of Record, Ceramics, California State Univ., L.A. 06/2013 - 06/2015 Art 152- Survey and Studio: Ceramics. Prepare lesson plans, instruct, conduct demonstrations, and guide students in basic ceramic techniques.
Exhibitions
Sinks: Places We Call Home, Luckman Gallery, SHG&A, L.A, CA. PST, 2024
Transformative Currents: Art and Action in the Pacific Ocean, Oceanside Museum of Art, CA. PST, 2024
Amber and Clay, California State University, L.A. CA. 2024
EXTRACTION: Earth, Ashes Dust, Torrence Art Museum, Torrence, CA 2022
In collaboration with EART, Glass Box Galleries, UCSB, CA 2021
Song of the Cicada, Honor Fraser Gallery, Los Angeles, CA 2021
Artists, Advocates, Dreamers, Mount Sant Mary’s University Art Gallery, L.A. CA 2020
(Dis) Location, In-Between: Los Angeles Wetlands, Royale Projects, L.A. CA 2020
2 Degrees, Avenue 50 Studio, Los Angeles, CA. 2019
Group Show, Neutra Institute Museum and Gallery, Silver Lake, CA. 2018
Geo-Ontological, Artists Contemplating Deep Time, Cerritos College, Norwalk, CA. 2018 Fahrenheit 2018 Biannual, American Museum of Ceramic Art, Pomona, CA. 2018
Ink and Clay, CalCaliPomona, Pomona, CA. 2017
CA 101, Redondo Beach Power Plant, Redondo Beach, CA. 2015
Graduate Thesis, California State University, L.A. CA. 2015
Connectivity, The Luckman Gallery, California State University, Los Angeles, CA. 2013
Student Art Exhibition, Cerritos College Art Gallery. Cerritos, CA. 2005
Art and Design Student Exhibition. Cerritos College Fine Art Gallery. Cerritos, CA. 2004
Proyecta Art Gallery. Bogotá. Colombia. 2000 - 2001
Cuadro a Cuadro Gallery. Bogotá. Colombia. 2000 - 2003
Art & Design, Espacio Alterno Art Gallery. Bogotá, Colombia. 1999
Salón de Artes del Fuego 1996, Fundación Gilberto Álzate Avendaño. Bogotá, Colombia. Arcamen Art Gallery. Bogotá, Colombia. 1995.
Individual Diners Club Gallery. Bogotá. Colombia. 1991
Exp. Conmemorativa: Cuadragésimo Aniversario, U. de Los Andes. Bogotá, Colombia. 1988
Honors/Awards
Getty Foundation and Self Help Graphics and Art: convocation for PST 2024
Artist In Residence, AIR at LACI, Los Angeles 2019.
Ink and Clay 44, Ceramic’s Juror Honorable Mention, Kellogg Art Gallery, Pomona, CA. 2019 Ink & Clay 43, Gallery Curator’s Honorable Mention, Kellogg Art Gallery, Pomona, CA. 2017
Publications
Artillery Magazine (2021) http://www.mutualart.com/ExternalArticle/Drip-Dry--Our- Relationship-with-Water/20AEAEB858FEB8AB?source_page=Artist
Getty Foundation (2020) (Self Help Graphics and Art) https://www-lb.getty.edu/foundation/ initiatives/current/pst/grants_awarded.html https://www.msmu.edu/resources-culture/jose-drudis-biada-art-gallery/exhibits/exposing- migration-the-spirit-of-the-American-dream.php
2 Degrees to Save the World, http:/latinola.com/story.php?story=14931
Geo-Ontological, Artists Contemplating Deep Time (2018), Cerritos College Art Gallery.
Statement Magazine (2015). California State University, Los Angeles, CA
Connectivity, The Luckman Gallery (2013). California State University, Los Angeles, CA
Skills
Excellent customer service, motivation, and discovery.
Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Experienced with and able to teach in diverse and multicultural communities. Experienced in communicating complex concepts with simple language.
Community Activities
Volunteer: SELA Buddy2Buddy; supported and assisted Spanish-speaking older adults during the pandemic. 2020
Intern, MOLAA’s Summer Art Camp 2013, Ceramic Artist/Instructor, Long Beach, CA. Education Volunteer, American Museum of Ceramic Art, AMOCA, CA. 2010
Volunteer, AAM Annual Meeting & Museum Expo, Los Angeles, CA. 2010
MOLAA’s Summer Art Camp, Long Beach, CA, 2013 Intern, Ceramic Artist/Instructor
American Museum of Ceramic Art, AMOCA, CA, 2010 Volunteer in education
AAM Annual Meeting & Museum Expo, Los Angeles, CA., 2010 Volunteer
Los Angeles County Museum of Art, LACMA, Los Angeles, CA. 2007-2009 Volunteer: special programs like College Night and Family Sundays,
Will Rogers Elementary, Lynwood School District. Los Angeles, CA., 2004 Volunteer instructor in ceramics class, 5th grade.
Professional Association Contemporary Art League, Los Angeles, 2022
Artierra Co-founding Member: non-profit organization interested in promoting ceramic artists. Bogota, Colombia. 1999