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EducationBachelor of Fine Arts, Cum Laude, New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University, Sculpture/ Dimensional Studies, Alfred NY, May 2007Master of Fine Arts, Summa Cum Laude, Clemson University, Clemson, SC. May 2010Work Clemson University, Clemson SC. Fall 2008-Spring 2010Graduate Assistant, Technician Teaching Assistant, InstructorAldrich Contemporary Art Museum, Ridgefield, CT, Fall 2007 Presentshow change PreparatorCo-Founder of All Creations, September 2006-CurrentCollaborative specializing in public art as well as the integration of sustainable and renewable material systems and practices.Co-Founder of COTTA, (Community Outreach Through The Arts), Alfred NY, September 2006-2008Received the Community Initiative Grant and Diverse Partnership Grant to redesign the village bus shelter.Conducted community outreach through print media and design charrette.Collaborated with Alfred State Architecture to develop Plans. Coordinated with Alfred State Timber Framing to order materials and build.Sculpture Barn, Danbury CT, Resident Artist/ Internship, Fall 2007 Spring 2008Welding, fabrication, finish and installation for Sculptor, David BoyajianArt Research Enterprises, Lancaster PA, Apprenticeship, Summer 2007Wax casting, chasing and ceramic shell investment for large scale Tom Otterness sculptures. Resin bonded sand molding for large-scale public art Canal Street Studios, Buckingham PA, Apprenticeship, Fall 2007Large scale public art installation and handling.Aluminum and bronze casting for Seward Johnson. Art handling for Kiki Smith and the Johnson AtelierSelected Exhibitions AIR, Art In Roanoke, Roanoke VA, (upcoming) August 2010MFA Thesis Exhibition-Fix, Alter, Control Lee Gallery, Clemson SC, April 2010Jones Café Fountain Inn Arts Exchange, Fountain Inn SC, October 2009Recycle Now The Arts Center, Clemson SC, September 2009Currents Bascobel on Hudson, Garrison NY, June 2009The Third Iteration Stone Quarry Hill Art Park, Cazenovia NY, June 2008Ebb and Flow Sculpture Barn, New Fairfield CT, July 2008Atelier Exhibition IV Sculpture Barn, New Fairfield CT, October 2007Alfred On The Record Kathleen Cullen Fine Arts, New York NY, June2007Alfred Senior Thesis Exhibition Alfred University, Alfred NY, May 2007Arches Private Residence, Andover NY, November 2006Longest Winter Davis Gym, Alfred NY, Spring 2006Red Group Performance Dia Beacon, Beacon NY, November 200514x14 Show Branchville Gallery, Georgetown CT, Fall 2004Awards & AffiliationsGraduate Student Senator, September 2008-May 2010Professional Enrichment Grants Committee Member, September 2008-2009Clemson University Recruitment Fellowship,May 2008Alfred University Deans List 2004 - 2007Alfred Community Initiative Grant, January 2007Diverse Partnership Grant, January 2007 Alfred Research Grant for Undergraduate Study, Public Art, January 2007Lectures and Residencies Visiting Artist Residency, Greenville Fine Arts Center. Greenville, SC. April 2010Recent Work Lecture, Greenville Fine Arts Center. Greenville, SC. April 2010Fountain Inn Pilot Residency, Fountain Inn, SC. September-November 2009FIX Arts Lecture, Clemson University, Clemson, SC. September 2009Integrating Recycled Materials in the Arts, Greenville Fine Arts Center. Greenville, SC. March 2009Recent Work, Clemson University, Clemson, SC. September 2008Stone Quarry Hill Art Park Residency, Cazenovia, NY. June 2008Sculpture Barn Residency, New Fairfield, CT. Fall 2007-Spring 2008Social Sculpture, Syracuse University. Syracuse, NY. November 2007Public Art and Life Casting Lecture, Quinnipiac University. Hamden, CT. November 2007Publications1000 Ideas for Creative Reuse. Garth Johnson. Quarry Books 2009.Teaching and RelatedLife Casting Workshop, Greenville Fine Arts Center, Greenville SC, April 2010Developed a series of five demonstrations and interactive sessions outlining the basics of mold making and casting with alginate and plaster. Co-Teach Beginning Sculpture, Clemson University, Clemson SC, Spring 2010Technical basics for fabricating metals, welding, casting, oxy/act, and standard shop equipment. Develop and implement four projects surveying various materials and practices as well as contemporary and historical context.T/A Intro to Sculpture, Clemson University, Clemson SC, Fall 2009Provided technical instruction for welding, oxy/act, sandblasting and standard shop equipment. Worked one-on-one with students in the development and creation of sculpture projectsT/A Foundations: Intro to 3/D, Clemson University, Clemson SC, Spring 2009Worked closely in the development and execution of projects while discussing concepts one-on-one with studentsWood Shop Technician, Clemson University, Clemson SC, Fall 2008Maintained equipment and provided instruction for safe student equipment use, monitored shop Life Casting Workshop, Quinnipiac University,Hamden CT, November 2007Presented examples of figurative sculpture and demonstrated simple techniques of mold making and casting with alginate and plasterTechnical Digital: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, In Design, Final Cut Pro, After Effects, Flash, Microsoft Office, AutoCAD Design/Concept Formation: Drawing, painting, charcoal, video, animation, digital photography and editingWelding: Arc, MIG, TIG, Oxy/Acet.Cutting: Oxy/Acet, plasma, shear, various abrasives, hand and power toolsFabrication: Hot/cold forging, hydraulic pinch roller, press break, drill press, glass bead and sandblasting Casting: Bronze, iron, aluminum, steel, stainless (speedy melt, induction furnace, centrifugal) various burnout operations, resin bonded sand, plaster/ludo investment, ceramic shell, green sand Wood: CNC router,table and chop saws, planer, joiner, drill press, various hand and power tools, large and small scale wood fabrication and finishingStone: Fabrication and finishing, concrete casting Mold Making: Alginate, plaster, silicone, moulage, plastic, resins, epoxy and paper Wax: As pertaining to foundry production, casting, fabrication, gating/spruing Crane Operations: Hydraulic knuckle, overhead winch, chain fall, strapping and rigging
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Matt Rink
151 Sunset Hill Rd
Redding, CT 06896
mattrinksculpture_(at)gmail.com
