CURRICULUM vitae

 

Education

University of Glasgow, Class of 2020, PgCert Human Anatomy

Lawrence University, Class of 2017, B.A. Biology and Studio Art

Illustration History Highlights

  • Mind-Body Awareness for Singers: Unleashing Optimal Performance, Karen Leigh-Post, 2014, Sagittal view of head and neck

  • Zoopharmacognasy of Madagascar, Personal Project, 2014, Medicinal botany used by native populations and lemurs of Madagascar’s Southeastern rainforests

  • Mira’s Big Day of Wonder, Anne Brataas/The Story Laboratory, 2016, Various detailed border artwork for pre-existing children’s book illustrations

  • The Larynx, Julie Conzemious, 2017, Poster featuring larynx anatomy for use in vocal training

  • Rhinoplasty Diagrams, James A. Hoffman M.D. Cosmetic Surgery, 2019, Diagrams designed specifically to educate patients on the intricacies and outcomes of rhinoplasty

  • Grave Depth Differentiation, Funeral Consumer’s Alliance of Minnesota/Personal Project, 2019, Diagram for use in educational pamphlet featuring the differences between traditional and conservation burial practices

Employment History

Scientific Illustrator| Self Employed | Minneapolis, MN | 2013 - Current

  • Promoting client communication and attainability of complex concepts

  • Strong familiarity with human and animal anatomy, general biological sciences and healthcare practices

  • Past collaborations include The Minnesota Funeral Consumer’s Alliance (Grave Depth, 2019), cosmetic surgeons (Rhinoplasty Diagrams, 2019) and educators (The Larynx, 2017)

Production Artist | Mercury Mosaics and Tile Co. | Minneapolis, MN | Oct 2017 – July 2019

  • Tile Elf – Making, glazing, firing, and preparing tile for custom mosaic design

  • Sales Apprentice – Chatting with customers about design options, initiating sales through digital platforms, promoting Mercury Mosaics online

  • Shipping Department Lead – Packing and shipping tile, ensuring international trade laws are respected, ordering supplies, tile quality control

Mobile Art Gallery Activator | ArtReach St. Croix| Stillwater, MN | Aug – Oct 2017

  • Engaged visitors to enter and explore the mobile gallery space, as well as inform them of other local art events and fairs taking place during the season

Artist Collaborator | The Story Laboratory, LLC | Saint Paul, MN | June 2015-July 2019 .

  • Illustrator – Mira’s Big Day of Wonder, a children’s book written for 3 age levels with a focus on discovering the natural world

  • Event Planner – Organized, planned and coordinated community children’s learning event; made props, designed activities, coordinated live animal “guest appearance”

Art Counselor | University Club, Saint Paul, MN | Summer 2017

  • Acted as substitute and created and directed botanical and animal drawing classes for Camp UClub, ages 11-14

Wriston Art Center Building Monitor | Lawrence University | Winter 2016-Fall 2017 \

  • Directed visitors

  • Maintained safety

Exhibition History

  • Living in Our Bodies, Minneapolis, MN, Dec 21st 2019

  • Happy Hour, The Wormfarm Institute, Reedsburg, WI, October 2019

  • Art-A-Whirl, The Thorp Building, Minneapolis, MN, May 2019

  • Art-A-Whirl, The Thorp Building, Minneapolis, MN, May 2018

  • Sleep and Dream Research Conference Art Show, The Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, November 2017

  • Senior Show Lawrence University, Appleton WI, May 2017

  • More Than Coincidence/Combinations in Clay, South Texas College, Art Building B Gallery, McAllen, TX, May 2017

  • A Fine Specimen, The Mudd Gallery, Lawrence University, Appleton, WI March/April 2017

  • Pizza Planet III, Pop-up Gallery, Lawrence University, Appleton, WI 2017

  • This is It: Junior Studio Art Practicum Show, Lawrence University, Appleton, WI May 2016

  • The Rabbit Pop-Up Gallery, Appleton, WI, 2016

  • Lumen, The Rabbit Pop-Up Gallery, Appleton, WI, 2015

  • Pizza Planet I, Pop-up Gallery, Lawrence University, Appleton, WI 2015

  • Untitled Solo Show St Andrews Church, Mahtomedi, MN 2013

  • The Best 100 Argyle Zebra Gallery, Minneapolis, MN 2013

  • Untitled Solo Show St Andrews Church, Mahtomedi, MN 2012

  • The Best 100 Argyle Zebra Gallery, Minneapolis, MN 2012

  • Untitled Solo Show St Andrews Church, Mahtomedi, MN 2011

  • The Best 100 Argyle Zebra Gallery, Minneapolis, MN 2011

  • Untitled Solo Show St Andrews Church, Mahtomedi, MN 2010

Residencies

Wormfarm Institute Reedsburg, WI | August 1st- October 15th, 2019

Digital Press

  • Street Anatomy Ruiz, Vanessa (2016) Pseudo-Mysticism of Lexi Ames

  • This Isn’t Happiness Nidzgorski, Peter (2016) Anatomically Correct

  • The Demented Cocktail Singular, Laura (2016) Belleza Interior de Lexi Ames

  • Young Space Mothes, Kate (2015) Lexi Ames

Honors and Awards

  • Elizabeth Richardson Studio Art Award, 2017

  • Studio Art Senior Experience Grant, Lawrence University, 2017

  • Dean’s List, Lawrence University 2015-2016