MATT RINK
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Cum Laude, New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University, Sculpture/ Dimensional Studies, Alfred NY, May 2007
Master of Fine Arts, Summa Cum Laude, Clemson University, Clemson, SC. May 2010
Work
Clemson University, Clemson SC. Fall 2008-Spring 2010
Graduate Assistant, Technician Teaching Assistant, Instructor
Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, Ridgefield, CT,
Fall 2007 Present
show change Preparator
Co-Founder of All Creations,
September 2006-Current
Collaborative 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 2006-2008
Received 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 2008
Welding, fabrication, finish and installation for Sculptor, David Boyajian
Art Research Enterprises, Lancaster PA, Apprenticeship, Summer 2007
Wax 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 2007
Large scale public art installation and handling.
Aluminum and bronze casting for Seward Johnson.
Art handling for Kiki Smith and the Johnson Atelier
Selected Exhibitions
AIR, Art In Roanoke,
Roanoke VA, (upcoming) August 2010
MFA Thesis Exhibition-Fix, Alter, Control
Lee Gallery, Clemson SC, April 2010
Jones Café
Fountain Inn Arts Exchange, Fountain Inn SC, October 2009
Recycle Now
The Arts Center, Clemson SC, September 2009
Currents
Bascobel on Hudson, Garrison NY, June 2009
The Third Iteration
Stone Quarry Hill Art Park, Cazenovia NY, June 2008
Ebb and Flow
Sculpture Barn, New Fairfield CT, July 2008
Atelier Exhibition IV Sculpture Barn, New Fairfield CT, October 2007
Alfred On The Record
Kathleen Cullen Fine Arts, New York NY, June2007
Alfred Senior Thesis Exhibition Alfred University, Alfred NY, May 2007
Arches
Private Residence, Andover NY, November 2006
Longest Winter
Davis Gym, Alfred NY, Spring 2006
Red Group Performance
Dia Beacon, Beacon NY, November 2005
14x14 Show
Branchville Gallery, Georgetown CT, Fall 2004
Awards & Affiliations
Graduate Student Senator, September 2008-May 2010
Professional Enrichment Grants Committee Member, September 2008-2009
Clemson University Recruitment Fellowship,
May 2008
Alfred University Deans List 2004 - 2007
Alfred Community Initiative Grant,
January 2007
Diverse Partnership Grant, January 2007
Alfred Research Grant for Undergraduate Study, Public Art,
Lectures and Residencies
Visiting Artist Residency, Greenville Fine Arts Center. Greenville, SC. April 2010
Recent Work Lecture, Greenville Fine Arts Center. Greenville, SC. April 2010
Fountain Inn Pilot Residency, Fountain Inn, SC. September-November 2009
FIX Arts Lecture,
Clemson University, Clemson, SC. September 2009
Integrating Recycled Materials in the Arts, Greenville Fine Arts Center. Greenville, SC. March 2009
Recent Work,
Clemson University, Clemson, SC. September 2008
Stone Quarry Hill Art Park Residency, Cazenovia, NY. June 2008
Sculpture Barn Residency,
New Fairfield, CT. Fall 2007-Spring 2008
Social Sculpture,
Syracuse University. Syracuse, NY. November 2007
Public Art and Life Casting Lecture,
Quinnipiac University. Hamden, CT. November 2007
Publications
1000 Ideas for Creative Reuse. Garth Johnson. Quarry Books 2009.
Teaching and Related
Life Casting Workshop, Greenville Fine Arts Center, Greenville SC, April 2010
Developed 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 2010
Technical 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 2009
Provided technical instruction for welding, oxy/act, sandblasting and standard shop equipment. Worked one-on-one with students in the development and creation of sculpture projects
T/A Foundations: Intro to 3/D, Clemson University, Clemson SC, Spring 2009
Worked closely in the development and execution of projects while discussing concepts one-on-one with students
Wood Shop Technician, Clemson University, Clemson SC, Fall 2008
Maintained equipment and provided instruction for safe student equipment use, monitored shop
Life Casting Workshop, Quinnipiac University,Hamden CT, November 2007
Presented examples of figurative sculpture and demonstrated simple techniques of mold making and casting with alginate and plaster
Technical
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 editing
Welding: Arc, MIG, TIG, Oxy/Acet.
Cutting: Oxy/Acet, plasma, shear, various abrasives, hand and power tools
Fabrication: 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 finishing
Stone: 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
Matt Rink
151 Sunset Hill RdRedding, CT 06896mattrinksculpture_(at)gmail.com
151 Sunset Hill Rd
Redding, CT 06896
mattrinksculpture_(at)gmail.com
