Matther Kellen
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Education
 
M.F.A. Cranbrook Academy of Art, Bloomfield Hills, MI.
2006
   Concentration in Sculpture/Photography
B.F.A. University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, IL.
1999
   Concentration in Painting
Norwich School of Art and Design, Norwich, England.
1998
University of Illinois Study Abroad Program, Paris, France.
1998
Bradley University
1995
 
Experience
 
Monobrow Studios
2007-2008
  Studio Chief
  • Managed and maintained production studio for large scale commerical printing and faux finishing company.
  • Found and hired artists with a variety of talents for various projects as needed.
  • Lead a team of artists in the production of large scale prints, gold leaf applications, and assorted other faux finishing projects.
Wright College
2006-2007
   Instructor, Digital Photography, Communication Design
  • Created and designed courses for a diverse student body.
  • Tailored classes to suit the varied needs of both graphic arts professionals and beginning artists.
  • Introduced contemporary art theory and practice into projects and discussions.
Ideotech Imaging
2003-2007
   Production Artist/Manager
  • Aided in the production and installation of large-scale prints and wall paintings for commercial clients.
  • Oversaw a team of artists both in the shop and onsite.
  • Created schedules and maintained payroll for my team.
Museum of Contemporary Art
2006-2007
   Preparator
  • Install art works for exhibition
  • Pack and Ship art work
  • Maintain gallery
Cranbrook Academy of Art Woodshop
2005-2006
   Woodshop Technician
  • Maintained a safe working environment for students and faculty.
  • Taught the proper methods and safe procedures for using woodshop equipment.
  • Aided students in the design and fabrication of projects.
Cranbrook Summer Institute
2005
   Instructor, Truth vs. Fiction: Photography in a Digital Age
  • Created and designed course, syllabi, and day-to-day actives.
  • Guided students' projects during individual meetings.
  • Lead group critiques.
  • Introduced contemporary art theory and practice into projects and discussions.
  • Facilitated classroom cooperation and small group assignments.
   
Exhibitions  
   
2007 Oh My God, South Union Arts, Chicago, IL.
2006 Thesis Exhibition, Cranbrook Art Museum, Bloomfield Hills, MI.
  60 Seconds of Play, Saltworks Gallery, Atlanta, GA.
  60 Seconds of Play, Forum Gallery, CAA, Bloomfield Hills, MI.
  Poetic Chaotic, Forum Gallery, CAA, Bloomfield Hills, MI.
  All About Me, open-end gallery, Chicago, IL.
2005 2005 All About Me, Forum Gallery, CAA, Bloomfield Hills, MI.
  Around the Coyote, open-end gallery, Chicago, IL.
  Create Hamtramck 2005, Hamtramck Beautification Society, Hamtramck, MI.
2003 Only if you're not invited, open-end gallery, Chicago, IL.
2002 Goodbye, Cortez Street Gallery, Chicago, IL.
2000 Bennett Project 2000, Bennett Building Gallery, Urbana, IL.
1999 Bennett Project, Bennett Building Gallery, Urbana, IL.
1998 The Show That Made Me Famous, 200 Main, Urbana, IL.