St Petersburg, Florida 

@momojanssen

Mljanssen007@gmail.com

Atelier Clay Classes: Partnering Studio

EDUCATION

2018 - MFA Sculpture, Cranbrook Academy of Art - Bloomfield Hills, MI

2013 - BFA Sculpture, Ringling College of Art and Design - Sarasota, FL

 SELECTED EXHIBITIONS

2022 Fresh Squeezed - Morean Art Center, St. Pete, FL

2021    St. Pete Museum of Fine Arts Contemporary Collection

2019    Baby Blue Gallery- Chicago, IL

2018    Experiencing Perspectives Mercedes –Benz Financial Services, Farmington Hills, MI

2018    Cranbrook Graduate Degree Exhibition– Cranbrook Art Museum, Bloomfield Hills, MI

2018    Self Storage Space - Forum Gallery, Bloomfield Hills, MI

2017    Experiencing Perspectives Mercedes –Benz Financial Services, Farmington Hills, MI

2017    In The Studio - Forum Gallery, Bloomfield Hills, MI  

2015    Green – Englewood, FL  

2015    SARTQ: Key influence, Residency & Exhibition, Longboat Key, FL

2015    Here and Now – Sarasota, FL - 2015

2014    What Does Freedom Means to You – Sarasota, FL   

2014    Florida Flavor – Sarasota, FL

2013    Starry Night Exposure – Miami Basel, South Beach, FL  

2013    Winner, Best of Ringling – Crossley Gallery, Sarasota, FL  

2013    A Certain Scope, Senior Thesis Exhibition, Sarasota, FL

2012    Englewood Art Center, Mitchell Gallery – Englewood, FL  

2012    Raw – Fine Arts Show – Sarasota, FL   

2012    South Florida Museum – Bradenton, FL  

AWARDS AND RESIDENCIES

2018     ACRE - Artist Residency

2017    Cranbrook Academy of Art Merit Scholarship  

2016    SARTQ: Key influence, Residency & Exhibition, Longboat Key, FL

2013    Vince Meli Scholarship, Sarasota, FL

2013    Best of Ringling Selected Artist – 2013

2011    Pilchuck Glass scholarship through Sarasota Glass Alliance  

2009   Ringling College of Art and Design Alumni Scholarship – 2009 to 2013

HIGHER EDUCATION, CIRRICULUM &TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Adjunct Faculty, Ringling College of Art and Design, Sarasota, FL. 2019 – Present

·       Instructed curricula for Intro to Sculpture and Wood Fabrication and Mold Making courses

·       Created and executed Ringling’s first Mold Making and Casting course

·       Conducted lectures and demos on material techniques, introduction to analytical thinking, and individual/group critiques for 1st, 2nd 3rd and 4th year students

·       Instructed students on mold making basics and materials that range from: undercuts, mother molds, traditional sculpting, brush on silicones, block molds, plaster molds, and cold casting

·       Informed proper health and safety as well as reading chemical data sheets

·       Incorporated digital fabrication and reproduction methods in the field of sculpture and design such as: CNC routing and laser cutting

·       Advised upperclassmen with one on one studio visits

·       Provided individual mentorship for senior thesis work with the Fine Arts and Visual Studies departments.

·       Educated and documented student work and led students through beginner tutorials of portfolio photography

Adjunct Faculty, University of Tampa, Tampa, FL. 2022-2022

·       Taught portraiture by introducing clay and traditional sculpting techniques along with finishing using methods that explore the faux patina

·       Instructed students on line in space by learning basic welding and bending techniques and creating a fully rendered sculpture

·       Informed students direction and execution on equipment such as: forge, welder, torch, chopsaw, bandsaw, grinders, jigsaw, sanding equipment, dremels, and proper PPE safety

·       Guided students on the art of assemblage sculpture based on a chosen noun and adjective to work within a theme

·       Educated and documented student work and led students through beginner tutorials of portfolio photography

·       Participated in 4th year presentations majoring in Fine Arts

·       Provided letters of recommendation to strong students moving forward with higher education

Adjunct Faculty, State College of Florida, Venice, FL. 2018-2022

·       Created and instructed curricula for Introductory Sculpture, 3D design, Ceramics l & ll, Wheel l & ll and Art Appreciation post 2021

·       Assisted 32 students including special education to work through assignments

·       Conducted lectures and demos on material techniques, introduction to analytical thinking, and individual/group critiques

·       Taught blended lecture course: Art Appreciation

·       Educated and documented student work and led students through beginner tutorials of portfolio photography

·       Provided lectures, handouts, and group discussion for introductory portfolio documentation

·       Coached students on applying for continuing education and competitions by instruction on portfolio submissions, artist statements, and commission-based work

·       Researched free or affordable competitions and lectures for student submissions

·       Acquired school funding for scholarships awarded for most achieved students

·       Selected student work for annual group and solo exhibitions at State College of Florida’s Exhibition Hall

·       Made recommendations to students considering further art education

Instructor, Pre-College Ringling College of Art and Design, Sarasota, FL. June/July 2017 – Present

·       Conducted lectures for 60 students required course: 3D Form and Structure and 2D Design

·       Taught basic prototype building emphasizing scale, measurement and structural integrity to

·       Guided students through project management using a defined set of materials

·       Assisted students with making blueprints and final prototypes while demonstrating use of hand-tools

·       Instructed students on using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop to construct a postcard composition using the pen tool and typeface techniques

Instructor, Intro to Metal Techniques, Ringling College of Art and Design, Sarasota Fl. 2014

·       Developed curricula for Introduction to Metal Origami

·       Conducted demos and lectures for techniques of blacksmithing, fold forming, metal properties and soldering

·       Challenged students to work analytically to create a finished piece working with 2 dimensional blueprints and moving to the metal medium

·       Provided knowledge and experience for beginners exploring sculpture and metal mediums

Instructor, Found Objects for Adults, Art Center Sarasota, Sarasota, FL. November 2014/December 2015

·       Developed workshop in assemblage art focusing in found object making

·       Conducted lecture on history and semiotics of assemblage art while providing artist examples

·       Maintained a consistent conversation with each individual student on ideas and theories regarding their decisions

·       Assisted students in assembling sculptures while discussing alternative forms of mediums and construction methods

ART MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE

Exhibition Coordinator, Forum Gallery, Cranbrook Academy of Art, Bloomfield Hills, MI. 2017-2018

·       Reviewed and selected graduate student work

·       Budgeted and promoted group shows at monthly meetings with Student Council

·       Installed work along with documentation of each exhibition

·       Provided promotional materials such as: posters, social media advertising, and weekly newsletters

Juror for What Lies Beneath Exhibition, Sarasota Art Center, Sarasota, FL. 2015

·       Provided jurors statement about the exhibition

·       Determined prize winners and participate in open critique night with public

·       Led Q & A event for members opening night

s/ART/q, Sarasota Artist Collective, Sarasota, FL. 2015-2016

·       Helped maintain a sustainable network of working artists in the community by: fundraising events sARTq hosted and promoted the visual art community through group shows, lectures, and social media

·       Reviewed submissions and proposals of working artists in the Sarasota community

TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE 

Metal Fabricator, Benz Metals, Menomonee Falls, WI. 2011-2013

·       MIG and TIG welding/grinding mild and stainless steel machine components

·       Read blueprints/assemble fixture welding

·       Operated roller, shear, ban-saw, spot welder, hand tools

Lab Monitor for Metal and Woodshop, Ringling College of Art and Design, Sarasota, FL. 2011-2013

·       Provided training and mentoring to students utilizing various equipment and power tools

KEY SKILLS 

ADVANCED PROFICIENCY: Tutorials and demonstration in mold demos, vacuum former, casting glass/silicone/urethane, brush on molds, block molds, traditional sculpting, metal fabrication, MIG/stick welding, acetylene torch, plasma cutter, metal fold forming techniques, ceramic and slab building, electric kiln, glazing, and wheel throwing

 ADVANCED WORKING KNOWLEDGE: Airbrushing, TIG welding, bronze/aluminum casting, lost wax casting, wood lathe, woodworking rotary tools, and band/chop/table saw Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator

 WORKING KNOWLEDGE: Studio and portfolio photography

BASIC KNOWLEDGE: laser cutter, brazing, Sketchup modeling software, Arduino Computing Platform, and Adobe Illustrator/Premire

LIMITED KNOWLEDGE: Spanish

PERSONAL

Community service internationally with International Volunteer HQ in South Africa. Traveled extensively for one month through the East Coast while documenting daily activities and interactions with locals. Worked with children under the age of 9 in underprivileged schooling programs. Aided teachers with supplies and clothing for classroom environments.