Curriculum Vitae
BCIT
Vancouver, BC
Technical Web Design
Certificate of Completion
2015
Emily Carr University of Art + Design
Vancouver, BC
Communications Design
Bachelor of Media Arts
2002–2008
Group Exhibitions
Repiecing
The James Black Gallery
Vancouver, BC
November 5–15, 2024
A Group exhibition featuring artists from the 2024 Hammock Residency.
The Vancouver Outsider Arts Festival
The Roundhouse Community Centre
Vancouver, BC
October 11–13, 2024
The Inverted Pyramid Series:
Intend to Upend
The James Black Gallery
Vancouver, BC
August 4–12, 2022
The Vancouver Outsider Arts Festival
The Roundhouse Community Centre
Vancouver, BC
October 15–17, 2021
The Vancouver Outsider Arts Festival
The Roundhouse Community Centre
Vancouver, BC
October 15–17, 2021
Queer Arts Festival: Pride in Art
The SUM Gallery
Vancouver, BC
July 24–August 13, 2021
Solo Exhibition
Relational / Reflexive
PoMoArts
Port Moody, BC
March 14–May 6, 2023
Presenting five years of portrait and figurative painting, the exhibition explored the evolving relationship between self and other through abstracted representations of identity and human connection.
Artist Residencies
The Hammock Residency
Resident Artist | November 2023 – May 2024
Mentorship-based online residency with Heidi Nagtegaal. Developed Young Jason: Emotional Archaeology, an autobiographical painting project exploring memory, family narratives, and personal history. Supported by funding from the Canada Council for the Arts and BC Arts Council.
Professional Service
Vancouver Outsider Arts Festival
Inclusive Curatorial Committee Member
October 10–12, 2025
Invited to serve on the Inclusive Curatorial Committee, reviewing applications, providing thoughtful feedback, and contributing to the artist selection process.
Teaching & Workshops
PoMoArts
Port Moody, BC
Instructor: Introduction to Oil Painting
Fall 2025
Developed curriculum and taught a six-session beginner oil painting course.
DeSerres Art Supplies
Vancouver, BC
Workshop Facilitator
2018–2026
Developed and facilitated group workshops on a variety of art materials and creative techniques.
Mentorship
Independent Artist Mentor
2018–Present
Provided ongoing one-to-one art mentorship sessions informed by my studio practice, offering individualized support to artists in painting and drawing techniques, conceptual development, and professional practice.
Presentations & Artist Talks
Victoria Arts Council Summer Salon Series
VAC Project Space
Victoria, BC | July 29, 2026
Presented Fugitive Fragments: Study for a Portrait of a Practice, a selection of works from the development of autrock™, a disability and neurodivergent-informed artistic framework exploring language, voice, embodiment, sound, moving image, repetition, and sensory experience as generative processes within artistic practice.
The Connection Salon Presents:
Relational / Reflexive
The Gathering Place Community Centre
Vancouver, BC | January 15, 2025
Presented Relational / Reflexive as part of The Connection Salon’s ongoing series, introducing the work to a new audience with a focus on accessibility in the arts.
Relational / Reflexive
PoMoArts
Port Moody, BC | April 11, 2023
Shared insights into artistic process and production, exploring sources of inspiration, creative influences, challenges encountered, and breakthroughs developed through studio practice.
Sales & Education
DeSerres Art Supplies
Vancouver, BC, March 2018 – March 2026
Service: Provided personalized customer service through attentive listening, thoughtful recommendations, and solutions tailored to individual creative needs.
Relationships: Cultivated ongoing customer relationships through personalized service, informed product guidance, and recommendations tailored to individual creative projects.
Community: Fostered meaningful customer interactions by creating a welcoming environment and connecting with the local creative community.
Workshops: Developed and facilitated group workshops, sharing creative knowledge and engaging participants through clear communication and organized instruction.
Operations: Supported daily store operations through inventory management, shipping and receiving, merchandising, and warehouse organization.
Design
DOXA: The Documentary Film Festival
Web / Graphic Design Intern
Vancouver, BC, 2015
Ballet BC
Freelance Advertising Designer
Vancouver, BC, 2006 – 2007
XTRA! West Newspaper
Contract Editorial Designer / Advertising Designer
Vancouver, BC, 2005 – 2006
AIDS Vancouver
Freelance Graphic Designer
Vancouver, BC, 2004 – 2007
Vancouver Coastal Health / BCCDC
Meningitis vaccination Campaign Designer
Vancouver, BC, 2004
Volunteering
Victoria Arts Council
April 2026–Present