born in 1979 in Columbus, Ohio. He studied at the Columbus College of Art and Design, Ohio, attaining a bachelor’s degree. In 2010 he will achieve his Master’s degree at the New York Academy of Art.
“My work explores a wide range of issues, encompassing comparative vertebrate anatomy, to genealogy and familial development. Through the manifestation of drawing and sculpture, my work asks viewers questions of perception in how we as human beings relate to each other through commonalties and differences therein. My work has become a very personal presentation and travelogue of a study in sociology, psychology, and child development.”
Education:
2007 Columbus College of Art and Design, Columbus, Ohio, B.F.A.
2010 New York Academy of Art, New York, NY, M.F.A
Awards and Honors:
1997 Columbus College of Art and Design Presidential Scholarship
2005 First Place. Drawing. Figurative Art Competition, Gallery International, Baltimore, MD. Juried by Hai-Ou Hou
2005 Honorable Mention. Drawing. Art on Paper Competition, Gallery International, Baltimore, MD. Juried by Pamela Wilson, Executor Director, Maryland Federation of Art
New York Academy Merit Scholarship
Selected Exhibitions (Solo Show):
2005 Figurative Art Competition, Gallery International, Baltimore, Maryland. Juried by Hai-Ou Hou. Art on Paper Competition, Gallery International, Baltimore, Maryland. Juried by Pamela Wilson. Annual Art Exhibition, Acme Engineering, Columbus, Ohio
2001 Senior Thesis Show, Columbus College of Art and Design, Kinney Hall, Columbus, Ohio. Best Of Senior Thesis, Columbus College of Art and Design, Canzani Center, Columbus, Ohio.
2000 Annual Student Show, Columbus College of Art and Design, Canzani Center, Columbus, Ohio.
1999 Annual Student Show, Columbus College of Art and Design, Canzani Center, Columbus, Ohio.
1998 Annual Student Show, Columbus College of Art and Design, Canzani Center, Columbus, Ohio.
Commissions:
2009 Nicola Verlato, sculpture: Commissioned for assistance with Venice Biennale submission. Venice, Italy.
2008 Nicola Verlato, sculpture, “More ART’s Chelsea Project”, “Sleeping Monster Produced by Reason” displayed at 14th Street / 9th Avenue, NYC September. 30 – November 1.
2008 Jeff and Jericho Wagenbrenner, Columbus Ohio. Sculpture for private collection.
