Second Show Entry

INTERNATIONAL MAIL ART PROJECT

The theme is "natural fibres in our live and our time". Media include Photographs, collages, prints, texts, cartoons, all works with natural fibres plaited, twisted, sticked, colored... Size is Postcard to A4. Work will be displayed on a blog. No fee, no jury, no return.

Send to:

Chaponniere Christiane
11 rue aux Ours
Paris 75003
France

http://NaturalFibresMailart.blogspot.com




(I think I need more stamps)

(cotton yarn)

Juried Fine Arts Exhibition 2009

Anderson Gallery

School of the Arts

Virginia Commonwealth University

907 1/2 West Franklin Street

Richmond, VA 23284

Juried Fine Arts Exhibition

Aprin 10- 19

I entered and had my 'Three Line Series' get in.

Resume as of 11/2009 applying for summer job

Amber Bender

Professional Profile
As I continue my education in photography at VCU I am introduced to challenging new experiences. Assisting a professional photographer, photographing for the school recreational sports department, while maintaining a 3.9 grade point average in college is a very rewarding journey.

Volunteer Note taker helping a student with disabilities (2008)
Volunteer with Habitat for Humanity (2009)
Successful completion of Art Foundation (see attached transcript) (2007-2008)

Prospective camp councilor, Gettysburg Yearbook Experience (2007)
Wedding Photographer April 2007 and September 2007
Photojournalism editor 2006-2007
President National Art Honor Society 2006-2007
Professional Experience

Photographer for VCU Recreational Sports Marketing Department
2008- Present
Marketing Assistant: photographing club sports teams as well as any Recreational Sports activities
Responsibilities:
- Photographing recreational and club sports teams and events
- Editing and organizing photographs



Photographer Assistant
2008- Present
Photographer Assistant for John Magor : Prestigious interior design and architectural photographer photographing multi million dollar homes in the Richmond and Washington Dc area

Responsibilities :
- Setting up camera equipment
- Helping in the arrangement of the photo shoot
- Aiding in the comfort of the clients

Two 2007 weddings
April 2007 and September 2007
Photographer
Responsibilities:
- Photograph before during and after wedding
- Organize proofs
- Minimally editing final photographs
Education
Continued education in the Photography Department, at VCU School of the Arts, Minor in Media Studies
North Stafford High School, Stafford, VA
Advanced High School Diploma

References

Spotlight artist: Jole-Peter Witkin

Spotlight artist: Jole-Peter Witkin

After a long explanation of Jole-Peter Witkin from a professor I viewed his work and found it to be unforgettable. His disgustingly beautiful, and often horrifying subject matter just screams shock value, but at the same time it is elegantly presented. The artful nature of his still life’s and staged productions are mesmerizing and beg for the viewer to examine every detail.
I also find the timeless quality Witkin uses to be very complementary to his work. The intentional use of long forgotten techniques of photography really give the work a reminiscent quality. I was shocked to see the dates of some works originally thinking they were produced in the early 1900’s.
I urge everyone to take a look at Witkin’s work.

March 3, 2009

First Friday Art Walk

Richmond VA

Just getting out and about on Friday was fun, the people seemed more lively than usual, and the music on the street was amazing. The galleries that were opened seemed filled with fairly general works, none really grabbing my attention. The few that grabbed my attention were: Klutch: Invasive Species in the Ghostprint Gallery, Ever Expanding new works by Susann Whittier in the Quirk Gallery. I was really intrigued by Susann Whittier’s work especially Open Arms, a paper collage cut outs and also Guilded and Green, created with paper, gold leaf, and wood. All of Whittier’s work is very inventive and visually interesting. I also enjoyed Klutch’s work, mostly because it was something refreshing to the art walk norm. His blend of urban design work on unusual wood and also his skate style was surprisingly different from the usual artwork shown during first Fridays. As well as the refreshing graphic style the quality of the work really took it to another level, the craftsmanship and quality of the work was very well done.