EDUCATION
2005 – Bachelor of Art and Design (Magna Cum Laude), College of Design, North Carolina State University
2006 – Internship, Carolina Ballet, Hairpiece and Makeup Designer, Raleigh, NC
2006 – Cosmetology (Licensed FL), Aveda Institute, Chapel Hill, NC
ADDITIONAL COURSES AND STUDIOS
- Stage Makeup / Introduction to Theater
- Painting Studio
- Surface Design Studios
- Fibers Design Studios
- Color and Light
- Design Fundamentals Studios
- Photography
- Illustration Studio
- Basic Drawing
- Sculpture Studio
- Digital Imaging
- Senior Studio w/ Concentration in Makeup Art
- Printed Textile Design
- Jewelry Making: Metals (Lost-Wax and Cuttlefish Casting)\
SELECTED EXHIBITIONS
2022 – Red Dot Art Fair; Perseus Gallery, Art Basel/Miami Art Week, Wynwood
2019 – Spectrum Art Fair, Art Basel/Miami Art Week: Rising Artist, Mana Wynwood
2019 – Bury Me in Miami, Interactive Sculpture; Recycled Materials; We Work Brickell, Miami, FL
2015 – Drag Icon Series, Pridelines Youth Services LGBT Center, Miami Shores, FL
2015 – On the Edge of a Movement, On Track Art Studios, Little River, Miami, FL
2015 – Live Painting, Wynwood Art Walk, Miami, FL
2014 – Art Basel Artist’s Exhibition; On Track Art Studios, Little River, Miami, FL
2013 – LMNT Gallery, Wynwood, Miami, FL
2012 – Solstice (Performance Art Piece), RAW Arts Collective; The Stage, Miami Design District
2012 – The Blend, RAW Arts Collective; The Stage, Miami Design District
2009 – Art Basel, Les Arts Vivants; National Hotel, Miami Beach
2006 – College of Design Senior Show; Fish Market Gallery, Raleigh, NC
2006 – NCSU Art and Design Fashion Show; Raleigh, NC
SELECTED ART / DESIGN COMMISSIONS
2024 – Kamileon Productions for Ritz Carlton, South Beach, Miami, FL
2023 – Kamileon Productions for JW Marriott, Marco Island, FL
2022 – Home Depot Corporate, Added to Private Collection
2021 – Key To Luxury Event for Bal Harbour Shops, Miami, FL
2019 – Kamileon Productions for Wharf Miami, Miami, FL
2017 – Joy Entertainment for Frost Museum of Science, Miami, FL
2015 – Joy Entertainment Productions for Presidente Black and Corona Sunsets, Dominican Republic
2015 – Joy Entertainment Productions for SpaceX, Carnegie Library, Washington, DC
2012 – JAX Elements of Style, JAX Fashion Week, Jacksonville, FL
2011 – Alfaparf Milano, Gran Melia Resort, Puerto Rico
2008 – Barton G Catering / Kamileon Productions, Hair Sculptures for Opening at MGM Foxwoods, Connecticut, and WIGFEST at Navy Pier, Chicago
2007-2011 – Animate Objects Physical Theater: Headpiece Designer and Creative Consultant for works:
- Miami Sleepless Nights
- Miami POW WOW
- Atlantis Resort Bahamas
- Bermuda
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
2013 – Playground Theater, Workshop, Miami Shores, FL
2011-2012 – Guest Artist, Alfaparf Milano; Coral Gables, FL, and Rochester, NY
2010 – Hollywood Institute of Beauty Careers, North Bay Village, FL
2010 – Cre8 Institute, Splashlight Studios, Miami, FL
2006 – Carolina Ballet, Workshop, Raleigh, NC
AWARDS
2012 – RAWards Indie Arts Awards / Natural Born Artists Organization, Hair Artist of the Year, Miami, FL
2010 – Hair Battle Spectacular Finalist, Reality Show Hair Art Competition, Oxygen Network, LA Casting
FEATURED / WORKS SEEN IN
Ocean Drive Magazine, Boston Herald, Biz Bash, Behind The Chair Magazine, ELLE Oriental, Derniere Vie Magazine, Petite Parade