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I am a lifelong resident of Chicago, Illinois. My newest series, Post-Consumerism, explores the
principles of design using found object assemblages. My style places great emphasis on color and
texture. The majority of my medium scale pieces are constructed of found objects headed for
the recycling bin, including cardboard boxes, plastic grocery bags, and packing materials.
My work has been exhibited in several Chicago area venues, including a solo exhibition at Three
Peas Art Lounge, a solo exhibition in the Second Floor Gallery of the Fine Arts Building, and the
2010 Chicago Art Open. I also have a rain barrel featured in the Recycle the Raindrops public art
project. When I am not painting, I work as a freelance interior designer and receptionist.
principles of design using found object assemblages. My style places great emphasis on color and
texture. The majority of my medium scale pieces are constructed of found objects headed for
the recycling bin, including cardboard boxes, plastic grocery bags, and packing materials.
My work has been exhibited in several Chicago area venues, including a solo exhibition at Three
Peas Art Lounge, a solo exhibition in the Second Floor Gallery of the Fine Arts Building, and the
2010 Chicago Art Open. I also have a rain barrel featured in the Recycle the Raindrops public art
project. When I am not painting, I work as a freelance interior designer and receptionist.
resume
education
2009 M.A., Painting, Governors State University, University Park, IL
2006 A.A.S., Interior Design, Harrington College of Design, Chicago, IL
2001 B.A., Interdisciplinary Studies: Art, Film, Fiction Writing, The University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
exhibitions
2011 Solo Exhibition: Post-Consumerism, Fine Arts Building Second Floor Gallery, Chicago, IL
Abstractions, Woman Made Gallery, Chicago, IL
Revamped 2011 Recycled Art Exhibition, Bridgeport Art Center, Chicago, IL
Beauty in the Urban Breakdown, Story 2011 Conference, Chicago, IL
Circus Surreal, The Observatory, Chicago, IL
Featured Artist, DeColores Restaurant, Pilsen Arts District, Chicago, IL
2010 Post-Consumerism, Three Peas Art Lounge, Chicago IL
Planet Earth, PlayfulZen Gallery, Chicago IL
Chicago Art Open, River East Art Center, Chicago IL
2010 Governors State University Student Art Exhibition, Visual Arts Gallery, University Park, IL
2009 Eye Candy, Governors State University, Gallery F1617, University Park, IL
Ceramics, Sculpture, and Mixed Media Show, CornerStone Gallery, Whiting, IN
Featured Artist, Shorty's Children's Boutique, Chicago, IL
2009 Governors State University Student Art Exhibition, Visual Arts Gallery, University Park, IL
Toyth, [prak-sis] Contemporary Art Association, Chicago, IL
2008 Governors State University Spring Art Show, Visual Arts Gallery, University Park, IL
Square Foot Show, The Galaxie, Chicago, IL
ArtsFest, Governors State University, Visual Arts Gallery, University Park, IL
awards
2010 Honorable Mention for Echoes of Silver Whisper,
2010 Governors State University Student Art Exhibition,Visual Arts Gallery, University Park, IL
bibliography
2009 Kott, Ruthie “Peer review: Tiffany Gholar, AB’01,” University of Chicago Magazine,Vol. 102, No. 1,
September-October 2009, 50
George, Damian “US Congress discussing and passing the Obama $800 billion stimulus” features
Countdown to Meltdown January 26, 2009, www.nowpublic.com
education
2009 M.A., Painting, Governors State University, University Park, IL
2006 A.A.S., Interior Design, Harrington College of Design, Chicago, IL
2001 B.A., Interdisciplinary Studies: Art, Film, Fiction Writing, The University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
exhibitions
2011 Solo Exhibition: Post-Consumerism, Fine Arts Building Second Floor Gallery, Chicago, IL
Abstractions, Woman Made Gallery, Chicago, IL
Revamped 2011 Recycled Art Exhibition, Bridgeport Art Center, Chicago, IL
Beauty in the Urban Breakdown, Story 2011 Conference, Chicago, IL
Circus Surreal, The Observatory, Chicago, IL
Featured Artist, DeColores Restaurant, Pilsen Arts District, Chicago, IL
2010 Post-Consumerism, Three Peas Art Lounge, Chicago IL
Planet Earth, PlayfulZen Gallery, Chicago IL
Chicago Art Open, River East Art Center, Chicago IL
2010 Governors State University Student Art Exhibition, Visual Arts Gallery, University Park, IL
2009 Eye Candy, Governors State University, Gallery F1617, University Park, IL
Ceramics, Sculpture, and Mixed Media Show, CornerStone Gallery, Whiting, IN
Featured Artist, Shorty's Children's Boutique, Chicago, IL
2009 Governors State University Student Art Exhibition, Visual Arts Gallery, University Park, IL
Toyth, [prak-sis] Contemporary Art Association, Chicago, IL
2008 Governors State University Spring Art Show, Visual Arts Gallery, University Park, IL
Square Foot Show, The Galaxie, Chicago, IL
ArtsFest, Governors State University, Visual Arts Gallery, University Park, IL
awards
2010 Honorable Mention for Echoes of Silver Whisper,
2010 Governors State University Student Art Exhibition,Visual Arts Gallery, University Park, IL
bibliography
2009 Kott, Ruthie “Peer review: Tiffany Gholar, AB’01,” University of Chicago Magazine,Vol. 102, No. 1,
September-October 2009, 50
George, Damian “US Congress discussing and passing the Obama $800 billion stimulus” features
Countdown to Meltdown January 26, 2009, www.nowpublic.com
contact
I'd love to find out about upcoming calls for
artists or live painting opportunities. Send me a
message using the box to the right.
I'd love to find out about upcoming calls for
artists or live painting opportunities. Send me a
message using the box to the right.
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