Statement

Looking closely we find visual proof is not always accurate, and beneath the roles of humankind there is often a call for absolute truth. The compositions here are reminiscent of each other, a grappling between right and wrong. Using preconceptions I create the basis for misunderstandings.

Artist Resume

Education
2005 - Evergreen State College - BA (Emphasis in Studio Art)

Professional Experience
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2006 - Present Pigeon Hole Gallery
Spokane, WA (509) 570-8842

Gallery Owner- Owner of Pigeon Hole Gallery. Holding 1 month exhibitions for artists
working in alternative directions in all media. Making special considerations for emerging
artists, as well as undergraduate and graduate level visual and performing art students.
Visit www.pigeonholegallery.com for more information.
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2005 - Present Holy Threads Yarn Shop
Spokane, WA(509) 838-0779

Art Director- Creating graphics for advertisements, packaging and website, using Photoshop
CS2 and other related applications. - Photographer for ads and images used on website,
updating class descriptions.- Conceptualizing events and event marketing.
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2005 The Bronze Works
Tacoma, WA
(888) 821-0372

Production Artist in a Fine Art Foundry- Pour Captain Assistant, melting and pouring bronze.
Made rubber molds for large-scale fine art sculpture.- Produced wax replicas from molds, and
re-sculpted imperfections.- Worked with artists on projects and production.

Grants and Awards
2006- Spokane Watercolor Society Juried Exhibition- $200.00 Award
2005- Capitol City Visual Arts Juried Exhibition, Third Prize
2005- JUNO Award, Outstanding Artist Award, Evergreen State College
2004- Foundation Activities Grant, Evergreen State College
2003- Mark Blakley Memorial Scholarship, Evergreen State College
2002- Spokane Falls Annual Portfolio Contest, 2nd Place
1994- Outstanding Artist Scholarship, Lewis and Clark H.S.
1994- Spokane Music and Allied Arts Juried Portfolio Contest, 1st Place

Exhibitions

2007- Spray, Kolah Studio Street Art, Tehran, Iran
2007- Tinman Gallery, Wanderings, Spokane, WA
2007- Museum of Arts and Culture, Works from the Heart, Spokane,Wa
2007- Chase Gallery Juried Exhibition, Spokane WA
2005- Open Political Exhibition, Side Door Studio, Olympia, WA
2005- Alaskan Landscapes, Inside Passage Arts. Skagway, AK
2005- Self Portraits, The Bronze Works, Tacoma, WA
2005- Northwest Watercolor Society 65th Annual Open Exhibition, Seattle, WA
2005- Capitol City 7 County Juried Show. Side Door Studio. Olympia, WA
2004- Capitol City 5 County Exhibition. Art House Gallery, Olympia, WA
1994- 5th Congressional District Art Contest. Chase Gallery. Spokane, WA

Residencies
2005- Inside Passage Art Gallery. Landscape Painting, Skagway, AK

Publications/Articles
2007- Pigeon Hole Gallery- #2 of 10 advances in Spokane, Inlander Magazine
2006- Oil Barrel Project- Article in Inlander Magazine
2006- Oil Barrel Project- NW Homes and Lifestyles
2006- Spokesman Review. Emerging Artist Profile
2005- Skagway, AK. Newspaper. Artist in Residence. Column written by Artice Mason
2005- Spokesman Review, Column written by Isamu Jordan
2002- The Wire Harp. Spokane Falls Community College Annual Artist Publication
1993- Inland Magazine, Journal for Teachers of English Language and Arts. Issue Fall/Winter.
Volume 16, #2, Pg. 18, 1993.

Memberships
Artist Trust Fellowship - Washington State Arts Commission

Permanent Collections
Sue Bradley- Museum of Arts and Culture. Spokane, WA
Office of the Governors-Puget Sound Action Team. Olympia, WA
South Sound Salmon Enhancement Group. Olympia, WA
Lewis and Clark High School. Spokane, WA
Tlingit Tribal Counsel. Skagway, AK
Road House Lodge. Twin Lakes, CO
Twin Lakes Nordic Inn. Twin Lakes, CO
D. Lenz. Spokane, WA
J. Whitney. Ontario, Canada.
B J Walters. St. Paul, MN
C. Wrubel. Demarest, NJ
J. Landgraf. Walpole, MA.
L. Piro. San Diego, CA
K. Ruff. Smithers, BC
G. Baur. Mesa, AZ
C. Robertson, Spokane, WA

Website: GARRIC SIMONSEN
Contact email: garric@visualartsearch.com

My photography centers primarily on nudes, in black and white; however, documentary photography is also a feature of my work. I�ve participated in numerous exhibitions in Argentina, USA, Cuba, Uruguay, France, Mexico, Spain and Italy, including a substantial amount of group exhibitions throughout Europe and Latin America.
www.yakiyaskvloski.com
info@yakiyaskvloski.com

Website: Fine Art Nudes
Contact email: yakiyas@yahoo.com

My photography centers primarily on nudes, in black and white; however, documentary photography is also a feature of my work. I�ve participated in numerous exhibitions in Argentina, USA, Cuba, Uruguay, France, Mexico, Spain and Italy, including a substantial amount of group exhibitions throughout Europe and Latin America.
www.yakiyaskvloski.com
info@yakiyaskvloski.com

Website: Fine Art Nudes
Contact email: yakiyas@yahoo.com