Education:
Otis College of Art and Design (M.F.A) 2010
Fine Arts Academy of Italy, Florence Italy 2006
California State University, Long Beach(B.F.A Drawing and Painting) 2006
Group Exhibitions
2016 Final MAS Attack, Torrance Art Museum, Los Angeles CA.
2015 An Odyssey. Torrance Art Museum, Los Angeles CA.
2014 Aug- MAS Attack 6 Torrance Art Museum, Los Angeles CA.
2011 July- “Chain Letter” Shoshana Wayne Gallery. Santa Monica, Los Angeles CA.
2010 May -Senior Show Bolsky Gallery, Otis College of Art and Design, Lincoln Blvd. L. A., CA.
Feb. - Thesis Show, Bolsky Gallery, Otis College of Art and Design, Los Angeles, CA.
2009 Jan. - MFA mid-residency Bolsky Gallery, Otis College of Art and Design Los Angeles, CA.
2008 Feb. - “Love, Life, Lust ” La Mano Press.1749 N. Main St., Los Angeles, CA.
Jan. -“8 Under 28”, Gallery C.225 Hermosa Ave. Hermosa Beach CA.
2007 Aug. - “7 Sacraments & Sins” I-5 Gallery, 2100 N. Main St. Ste. A-1 Los Angeles, CA.
2006 July - “Art without Borders” Cal. State Center, Via Leopard 12. Florence, Italy, 50121
Aug. -“Essence” Basswerks Gallery. 5411 W. Adams Blvd. Los Angeles, CA.
2005 May - “Revelation” Werby Gallery.1250 Bellflower Blvd. Long Beach, CA.
April - “Group Show” Werby Gallery. 1250 Bellflower Blvd. Long Beach, CA.
2004 Nov. - “Who Killed Painting?” Gatov Gallery.1250 Bellflower Blvd. Long Beach, CA.
Juried Exhibitions
2006 June - “The Devil Made Me Do It” Rehab Studios 4958 W. Adams. Los Angeles, CA.
2005 May - “Insights 2005” University Art Museum. 1250 Bellflower Blvd. Long Beach, CA.
Professional Experience/Activity
2015-current Stanton University-
* College Professor
(Drawing and Painting, Color Theory, Medieval Art History, Beginning Sculpture, Art Theory & Practice)
2015-current West California Academy of Art and Design
*(Vice Principal/Art Instructor/ Director of Education//Portfolio Prep Counselor/Educational Coordinator
Teach foundation, painting, drawing, sculpture 3d, modeling, Fine Art, Life Drawing. Create and implement curriculum and administer policies for accreditation
2015 Pasadena Art School-
* Art Instructor College Prep
(Drawing and Painting Fine Art, illustration Fine Art Sculpture and Life Drawing)
2013 HOME short film(Award winning) Hollywood Film Festival
* Production Artist
2013 L’A’s Best Broad Elementary School
*Visiting Artist/ instructor
2011-2015 Vision 21 Art and Design and College Prep
*Art Instructor (K- Adult)
-Teach Foundation, Fine Art, Life Drawing, Sculpture, college prep, Illustration
2011-12 Manhattan Beach Creative Arts Center
*Art Instructor (K-9)
Introduction To Spanish Art History and Language
-Interdisciplinary Art course helping budding artist to help identify Master works and familiarize them with Art and the language of Spain while learning about it’s influential Artist.
2006-current MOLAA (Museum of Latin American Art)
*Art Instructor (Children-Adults)
-Implement workshops and introduction of critical thinking, history and dialogue.
2010 MAC Cosmetics
*Art Instructor
-Teaching Color theory and painting methodologies to instructors
Otis College of Art and Design, Los Angeles, CA.
Continuing Education
*Art Instructor 9-13yrs.
- Introduced young children to Fine Art with traditional and experimental techniques materials with critical investigations including contemporary and historical context
Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, “On Location Project”.
Featured Artist for future broadcast appearance involving Henry T. Gage Middle School with studio practice and understanding.
The HeArt Project. Los Angeles.
* Annual silent auction
Pulchtritude and Concepts. Brooklyn, New York
*Concept Artist
- Concept Fashion illustrator for Hip Hop Artist Trey Songz’s wardrobe
* Sparrow FX. Los Angeles.
*Concept Artist /Sculptor
- Developed concept drawings and sculpted mask, wardrobe, props and accessories for films and musical performers
2009-2010 Otis College of Art and Design, Los Angeles, CA.
*Teachers Assistant (College level)
-Assisted in technical issues and help engage student(s) in critical dialogue. (Jr. Illustration program)
2008 Paris by Night Production Charles Shultz Theatre. *Scenic Painter
-Hired in production crew, painting backgrounds, stages, props for Vietnamese Television show
2007- 2008 Knotts Berry Farm. Buena Park CA.
* Scenic Painter
-Hired in production crew, painting backgrounds, stages, props., mazes, etc.
2006 -2008 *Talent
-Hired as actor for the annual Halloween Haunt.
2007-2008 Renaissance Pleasure Faire, Irwindale, CA.
* Lead designer, painter, and decorator of stages in the fair grounds
1999-2006 Trash City Records. Monterey Park CA.
*Co-Owner/Manager
- Started independent retail/record store that provided music, clothing, and accessories.
- Conceived, organized and carried out promotional in store appearances and music performances which resulted in higher sales goals.
- Developed inventory list for the web site.
- Created advertisements placed in a record collector’s magazine and fanzine, which increased mail order sales and in store sales.
- Continually acquired distribution accounts contributing to diversity and increasing revenue.
- Responsible for condensing distribution contacts which prepared better working relationships and created economics of scale, providing a higher profit margin.
- Developed basic accounting skills by completed the daily sales reports. Responsible for balancing books on a daily basis, including regular bank deposits and opening and closing store.
Import and Independent music buyer
- Implemented efficient inventory plan for import and independent section, which helped minimize returns and maximize consistent sales.
- Maintained effective working relationships with many distributors.
- Processed orders and developed strong customer base, resulting in higher sales.
1997-1999 Cool Jerk-Classic American Clothing. La Mirada CA.
*Co-owner/Manager
- Purchased small vintage clothing business. Expanded growth to multi city and multi- business. - Integrated music labels which developed into future record business.
Collections
Artemi Troiski
Languages
English –fluent and Spanish-fluent
References
Gabriela Martinez
Curator of Education
gmartinez@molaa.org
Nalini Elias
Associate Curator of Education
nelias@molaa.org
MUSEUM OF LATIN AMERICAN ART
628 Alamitos Ave Long Beach, CA 90802
t: 562.216.4161 f: 562.216.4190