Saturday, December 31, 2011
The Book is Out
I just received my copy of Photographer's Forum "Best of Photography 2011" that I was published in.
Thursday, December 22, 2011
VC Went Down Under!
I just received some photos from the current exhibition I am part of in Sydney, Australia sponsored by Archetype Gallery. Check it out!
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Resume
Vincent James Valerio II
4704 Woodlea Ave. Baltimore, MD 21206
EMAIL: ValerioCreativeArts@hotmail.com
WEBSITE: http://vincentvalerio.blogspot.com and http://www.vincenzocouture.com
TEL: 330-502-9116
EDUCATION
2009-2012 Master of Fine Arts-Sculpture, Towson University (Anticipated completion: May)
2006–2008 Bachelor of Fine Arts- Studio Arts, Youngstown State University
2004-2006 Art Institute of Pittsburgh, Visual Effects and Motion Graphics
AWARDS
2011 Nominated for the Dedalus Foundation “Master of Fine Art Fellowship”
2011 Recipient of Towson University’s “Social Change” Scholarship
2011 Nominated for ISC’s (International Sculpture Center) “Outstanding Student Achievement Award”
2011 Graduate Student Association Grant for personal work and research
2010 Nominated for ISC’s (International Sculpture Center) “Outstanding Student Achievement Award”
2009 Recipient of Towson University’s “Social Change” Scholarship
2009 Full graduate assistantship at Towson University
2008 “Joseph Salvatore Award”, Honors Convocation at Youngstown State University
TEACHING
2010-Present Adjunct Professor, “Sculpture for Non-Art Majors” and “2-D Design for Non-Art
majors” Towson University
2011-Present High School wood shop teacher, The Harbour School, Owings Mills, MD. Also
responsible for all safety, maintenance, and budget managing as well.
2010 T.A. in a 2-D Concepts class at Towson University
2009-2010 Organized and instructed open life drawing classes-Towson University
2009 Assistant in Art Education Methods of Teaching class-Towson University
2009 Art Instructor (Kidz Art Inc.)
RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE
2011 “Diversity in the Arts” summer internship, Walters Art Museum, Baltimore, MD
2010-2011 Education Department Internship, Walters Art Museum, Baltimore, MD. Give tours,
instruct studio art classes for schools in grades k-12, write lesson plans and tour paths.
2010-2011 G.A. Sculpture Dept. Towson University. Manage and maintain facilities and assist in day
to day activities and classes
2010-2011 G.A. Art Ed. Dept. and Sculpture Dept. Towson University
2010 Performed in the “Suzer-cise” performance in the Inner Harbor sponsored by Maryland Art
Place, Baltimore, MD
2010 Collaborated with Maryland Art Place, artist Susan Lee-Chun, and the Baltimore Lab
School to put on a “Suzer-cise” performance with the Lab School children and teachers,
Baltimore, MD
2009 Curated “A Collection of Objects”, student show in the Storage Space Gallery, Towson
University
2009-2010 Gallery Manager -Storage Space Gallery-Towson University
2009-2010 G.A. with the Art Education Dept. and Painting Dept. at Towson University
2009 Production Artist at Baltimore’s Best Events
2008 Carpenter on the set construction of an independent film titled “The Wind and the Hills,”
Joe Toretti Director, Indiana, PA
EXHIBITIONS
2012 Soapbox Performance Series, Hillyer Art Space, Washington D.C. (Upcoming)
2012 “Pastiche,” MFA Thesis Exhibition, Towson University (Upcoming)
2011-2012 “End of Year Show, Capture 2011,” Archetype Gallery, Sydney, Australia (Upcom-
ing)
2011 “Cerebral Departure,” Space Camp Micro Gallery, Indianapolis, IN
2011 “Rabbit Hole”, Artscape, Baltimore, MD
2011 8th Annual Transmodern Festival, Baltimore, MD
2011 “Lotta Art” School 33 Art Center, Baltimore, MD
2011 “Alumni Invitational Exhibition” McDonough Museum of Art, Youngstown, OH
2010 “Space Invaders” Towson Commons Gallery, Towson, MD
2010 “Sculpture in the 21st Century”, in conjunction with the Tri-State Conference, Towson
University Gallery, Towson, MD
2010 7th Annual Transmodern Festival, Baltimore, MD
2010 Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition, University of Delaware
2009 International Miniature Show in connection with Towson University, The Asian Arts Center,
traveled to: University of Delaware, and a few universities in Taiwan
2008 “71st Annual Area Artists Exhibition,” The Butler Institute of American Art, Youngstown, OH
2007 Art Youngstown Inc.’s “Inaugural Exhibition,” Federal Plaza, Youngstown,OH
PRESENTATIONS, LECTURES, AND WORKSHOPS
2011 Teen Homeschool Painting Workshop, Walters Art Museum
2011 Presenter at the “Reading the Body in Contemporary Culture” conference, University of Maryland
College Park
2010 Guest Lecturer at Youngstown State University
2010 Presenter on the panel for “Performing Objects” at the Tri-State Sculpture Conference held at
Towson University
2010 Held workshops at 901 Arts (Better Waverly Community Art Center prior) in conjunction with
a community project I completed in August
2008 Life drawing demonstration for Alumni Reunion at YSU, Youngstown, OH
PUBLICATIONS
2011 Photographer Forum’s “Best of Photography 2011” international book.
BIBLIOGRAPHY
2011 http://transmodernfestival.org/2011/sunday-afternoon/vincent-valerio
2011 http://transmodernfestival.org/2011/category/pedestrian-service-exquisite-pse/page/2
2011 Artscape Press Conference, May 25th, www.wbaltv.com/video/28021031/detail.html
2011 The Towerlight, 2/14/11, “Students Shape Futures in Sculpture,” Towson University Student Paper
2010 http://www.transmodernfestival.org/2010/
2008 The Vindicator Newspaper, Aug. 16th, “This Art Brings Creature Comfort,” Youngstown, OH
2008 The YO Magazine, Spring Edition, “Drawing Outside the Lines,” Youngstown, OH
2008 The Jambar, May 1st, “Final Installations: Graduating Art Majors Show Off Their Work,” YSU
student paper
2008 The Akron Beacon Journal, Jan. 20th, “Variety, High Quality at Butler Show,” Akron, OH
COMMISSIONED ART
2010 “Public Nesting Chairs,” Waverly Sculpture Garden, Baltimore, MD
2009 Liberty High School, Liberty, OH
2008 Liberty High School, Liberty, OH
2007 Youngstown Fire Dept. Youngstown, OH
WORKS IN PERMANENT COLLECTIONS
2008 “Big Green Plush,” The Mahoning Valley Children’s Museum, Youngstown, OH
2007 “Etch-A-Sketch,” Art Youngstown Inc., Youngstown, OH
4704 Woodlea Ave. Baltimore, MD 21206
EMAIL: ValerioCreativeArts@hotmail.com
WEBSITE: http://vincentvalerio.blogspot.com and http://www.vincenzocouture.com
TEL: 330-502-9116
EDUCATION
2009-2012 Master of Fine Arts-Sculpture, Towson University (Anticipated completion: May)
2006–2008 Bachelor of Fine Arts- Studio Arts, Youngstown State University
2004-2006 Art Institute of Pittsburgh, Visual Effects and Motion Graphics
AWARDS
2011 Nominated for the Dedalus Foundation “Master of Fine Art Fellowship”
2011 Recipient of Towson University’s “Social Change” Scholarship
2011 Nominated for ISC’s (International Sculpture Center) “Outstanding Student Achievement Award”
2011 Graduate Student Association Grant for personal work and research
2010 Nominated for ISC’s (International Sculpture Center) “Outstanding Student Achievement Award”
2009 Recipient of Towson University’s “Social Change” Scholarship
2009 Full graduate assistantship at Towson University
2008 “Joseph Salvatore Award”, Honors Convocation at Youngstown State University
TEACHING
2010-Present Adjunct Professor, “Sculpture for Non-Art Majors” and “2-D Design for Non-Art
majors” Towson University
2011-Present High School wood shop teacher, The Harbour School, Owings Mills, MD. Also
responsible for all safety, maintenance, and budget managing as well.
2010 T.A. in a 2-D Concepts class at Towson University
2009-2010 Organized and instructed open life drawing classes-Towson University
2009 Assistant in Art Education Methods of Teaching class-Towson University
2009 Art Instructor (Kidz Art Inc.)
RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE
2011 “Diversity in the Arts” summer internship, Walters Art Museum, Baltimore, MD
2010-2011 Education Department Internship, Walters Art Museum, Baltimore, MD. Give tours,
instruct studio art classes for schools in grades k-12, write lesson plans and tour paths.
2010-2011 G.A. Sculpture Dept. Towson University. Manage and maintain facilities and assist in day
to day activities and classes
2010-2011 G.A. Art Ed. Dept. and Sculpture Dept. Towson University
2010 Performed in the “Suzer-cise” performance in the Inner Harbor sponsored by Maryland Art
Place, Baltimore, MD
2010 Collaborated with Maryland Art Place, artist Susan Lee-Chun, and the Baltimore Lab
School to put on a “Suzer-cise” performance with the Lab School children and teachers,
Baltimore, MD
2009 Curated “A Collection of Objects”, student show in the Storage Space Gallery, Towson
University
2009-2010 Gallery Manager -Storage Space Gallery-Towson University
2009-2010 G.A. with the Art Education Dept. and Painting Dept. at Towson University
2009 Production Artist at Baltimore’s Best Events
2008 Carpenter on the set construction of an independent film titled “The Wind and the Hills,”
Joe Toretti Director, Indiana, PA
EXHIBITIONS
2012 Soapbox Performance Series, Hillyer Art Space, Washington D.C. (Upcoming)
2012 “Pastiche,” MFA Thesis Exhibition, Towson University (Upcoming)
2011-2012 “End of Year Show, Capture 2011,” Archetype Gallery, Sydney, Australia (Upcom-
ing)
2011 “Cerebral Departure,” Space Camp Micro Gallery, Indianapolis, IN
2011 “Rabbit Hole”, Artscape, Baltimore, MD
2011 8th Annual Transmodern Festival, Baltimore, MD
2011 “Lotta Art” School 33 Art Center, Baltimore, MD
2011 “Alumni Invitational Exhibition” McDonough Museum of Art, Youngstown, OH
2010 “Space Invaders” Towson Commons Gallery, Towson, MD
2010 “Sculpture in the 21st Century”, in conjunction with the Tri-State Conference, Towson
University Gallery, Towson, MD
2010 7th Annual Transmodern Festival, Baltimore, MD
2010 Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition, University of Delaware
2009 International Miniature Show in connection with Towson University, The Asian Arts Center,
traveled to: University of Delaware, and a few universities in Taiwan
2008 “71st Annual Area Artists Exhibition,” The Butler Institute of American Art, Youngstown, OH
2007 Art Youngstown Inc.’s “Inaugural Exhibition,” Federal Plaza, Youngstown,OH
PRESENTATIONS, LECTURES, AND WORKSHOPS
2011 Teen Homeschool Painting Workshop, Walters Art Museum
2011 Presenter at the “Reading the Body in Contemporary Culture” conference, University of Maryland
College Park
2010 Guest Lecturer at Youngstown State University
2010 Presenter on the panel for “Performing Objects” at the Tri-State Sculpture Conference held at
Towson University
2010 Held workshops at 901 Arts (Better Waverly Community Art Center prior) in conjunction with
a community project I completed in August
2008 Life drawing demonstration for Alumni Reunion at YSU, Youngstown, OH
PUBLICATIONS
2011 Photographer Forum’s “Best of Photography 2011” international book.
BIBLIOGRAPHY
2011 http://transmodernfestival.org/2011/sunday-afternoon/vincent-valerio
2011 http://transmodernfestival.org/2011/category/pedestrian-service-exquisite-pse/page/2
2011 Artscape Press Conference, May 25th, www.wbaltv.com/video/28021031/detail.html
2011 The Towerlight, 2/14/11, “Students Shape Futures in Sculpture,” Towson University Student Paper
2010 http://www.transmodernfestival.org/2010/
2008 The Vindicator Newspaper, Aug. 16th, “This Art Brings Creature Comfort,” Youngstown, OH
2008 The YO Magazine, Spring Edition, “Drawing Outside the Lines,” Youngstown, OH
2008 The Jambar, May 1st, “Final Installations: Graduating Art Majors Show Off Their Work,” YSU
student paper
2008 The Akron Beacon Journal, Jan. 20th, “Variety, High Quality at Butler Show,” Akron, OH
COMMISSIONED ART
2010 “Public Nesting Chairs,” Waverly Sculpture Garden, Baltimore, MD
2009 Liberty High School, Liberty, OH
2008 Liberty High School, Liberty, OH
2007 Youngstown Fire Dept. Youngstown, OH
WORKS IN PERMANENT COLLECTIONS
2008 “Big Green Plush,” The Mahoning Valley Children’s Museum, Youngstown, OH
2007 “Etch-A-Sketch,” Art Youngstown Inc., Youngstown, OH
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Second Photo Shoot
In the midst of working on the new series, we had a second photo shoot today for all three head dresses. The wonderful Nicole Ferrari was behind the camera again and my models were on their A-game as always. Photos coming soon! STAY TUNED!
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Sunday, October 23, 2011
New Series in the Works!
"Meet the Flimflam's" will be a new series inspired by multiple popular television shows such as Pee Wee's Playhouse, Leave it to Beaver, and Food Party to name a few. A few posts ago I uploaded the sketches of Mr. and Mrs. FlimFlam....here is the head piece to Mr. Flimflam's costume.
Thursday, October 20, 2011
VC at Spacecamp Micro Gallery
The following images will be on display at the Spacecamp Micro Gallery in Indianapolis next month. If you're in the area check it out! Or visit the Murphy Art Center website where they are located at. http://homepage.mac.com/philipcampbell/murphyartcenter/Menu18.html
Saturday, October 15, 2011
New Characters Coming...
Starting to make work for a new series that will be part of my thesis show in May. And if you're wondering my face is the face of genius!
Friday, October 14, 2011
It's the Baker Awards time again!
Check me out! Show support and pass on the word please! http://www.bakerartistawards.org/nominations/view/vincentvalerio/
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Trouble in the Desert
So...I'm researching more and learning as I work through these digital works and I'm discovering this is closely related to Rainbow Brite and Pee Wee's Play House as well. These are shows that are supposed to be cute and fun for kids, but if you really analyze them...there is something very creepy and at odds with them. I think that is a beautiful thing!
Monday, September 19, 2011
More work coming!
Well, I'm enjoying this direction so far. I haven't quite figured out the wording for the narrative, but essentially it is an odd twist on the Care Bears cartoon. No that is not a typo! I said Care Bears! All my work, including these costumes, calls attention to my interest in the history and importance of collective joy and our abilities to play as adults. So, when developing their world it only seemed natural to me that they come from a gray desolate land who long ago forgot the importance of collective joy. It becomes their job to reinvigorate their world and bring color back to the land. This sounds very cheesy, and the imagery is simplistic and cartoony, yet still has a very odd, possibly perverse, "something's just not quite right," feeling.
Friday, September 16, 2011
Experimenting
The costumes and characters I've been creating are multi-layered conceptually and can be taken in multiple directions. I'm starting to experiment with creating a narrative and placing them within their own imagined environment or world. This is the first attempt at that...still not sure exactly where I'll go from here.
Thursday, August 18, 2011
It's been awhile!
Ok...I haven't posted anything for awhile. I had a disaster at artscape that involved a crane dropping my sculpture 10 feet. Needless to say I took a mental vacation afterwords. BUT....A Vincenzo Couture photo will be published in Photographer Forum's book "Best of Photography 2011" ! Keep a look out...it ships out internationally in December!
Saturday, July 2, 2011
She's All Painted!
Mother Artscape was finally ready for paint! I never thought I'd get to this day...the lights are hung in her head, I just need to put her face on now!
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Saturday, June 11, 2011
Mother Artscape in Progress...
The frame work for the top portion is complete and she is just about ready to start getting her "skin" which I was testing on a small section. The other two photos are the template for her dress. The bottom length is 38 feet long! That lobby was the only space I could find big enough to lay it out!
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Turtle Tents at the Artscape Press Conference
The turtle tents made an appearance at the 2011 ARTSCAPE press conference today to help promote and greet those in attendance. Here are a few images taken by photographer Mark Dennis.
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Monday, May 2, 2011
It's Official!
The contract is signed....this concept sketch will become reality as the "Identity Sculpture" for the Rabbit Hole Exhibition at Art Scape this year!
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