Lea Cook
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts: Cum Laude, Sculpture 2013
Syracuse University, College of Visual and Performing Arts – Syracuse, New York
Study Abroad: Art History, Sculpture, Fibers and Metalsmithing 2011
Syracuse University Florence – Florence, Italy
Exhibitions
Supermud Pottery 2014 Holiday Show & Sale December 2014
Supermud Pottery, New York, New York
Supermud Pottery 2013 Holiday Show & Sale December 2013
Supermud Pottery, New York, New York
Mix Media Exhibition July - October 2013
The Adrian Helen Art Salon, New York, New York
Solo Exhibition: “Dormant Memories”: Claymation May 2013
601 Tully Gallery, Syracuse, New York
Designed /Produced Ceramic Appetizer Platters (Hassun) December 2012
Kyoko's Restaurant (traditional Japanese) in Fayetteville, New York
"The Trade Show": A traveling/bartering/art marketplace, 4 locations, 3 dates. Nov - Dec 2012
MLAB (Mobile Literacy Arts Bus), Syracuse, New York
Studio Arts Show: Sculpture, Fibers, Jewelry & Metalsmithing, Drawing, Painting Dec 2011
Donatello 21 Gallery (SUF), Florence, Italy
"In The Making": Sculpture Art Show May 2011
Spark Contemporary Art Gallery, Syracuse, New York
2010 - present
2010 - present
Work Experience
Artist in Residence/Senior Counselor July 2015 - August 2015
Camp Fort Greene - New York, New York
In charge of facilitating art projects as well as watching after campers and helping to facilitate other camp activites.
Ceramic/Sculpture Instructor October 2014 - Current
Stilclay @ 601 – New York, New York
Teaching adults in creating clay & ceramic sculptures and functional pottery. Teaching basic and intermediate techniques and encouraged creative exploration in their artwork development.
Studio Monitor October 2014 - Current
Chambers Pottery – New York, New York
Monitoring open studio hours as well as management of the studio during and after the studio hours.
Head instructor and Co Pottery Instructor October 2013 - Current
Supermud Pottery – New York, New York
Assisted in teaching 4-11 years old children in creating clay & ceramic sculptures and functional pottery. Taught basic techniques and encouraged creativity in their artwork development.
Restaurant Hostess July 2013 - July 2015
Hi-Life Bar and Grill – New York, New York
Greet guests, monitor dining room space and seat guests in appropriate sections to allow efficient waiter service and quality hospitality.
Cultural Exchange
Italy, Syracuse University Florence 2011
Study Abroad. Also visited: Greece, Turkey, The Netherlands, Spain and Czech Republic
Ecuador, Environmental Politics 2009
Community service, Research, The Beacon School
Fiji, People to People Sports Ambassador Program 2007
Cultural exchange and community service
New Zealand, People to People Sports Ambassador Program 2007
Swimming, soccer, netball, rugby, cultural exchange, and community building
Australia, People to People Sports Ambassador Program 2007
Swimming, boating, soccer, netball, rugby and cultural exchange
Skills
Craft Skills:
Wheel Throwing, Clay hand building, Drawing, Painting, jewelry & Metalsmithing, Weaving and Sculpting: clay, plaster, plastic, wood and marble. Mold making: plastic, silicone and ceramic.
Computer Skills:
Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel, iMovie, iStopMotion and 3D Animation, illustrator, Adobe Photoshop CS4, InDesign, Digital and Video Camera.
Honors & Awards
2013: Senior Thesis, Clay animation Solo Exhibition, Syracuse, NY.
2011: Sculpture Award, Donatello 21 Gallery (SUF), Florence, Italy.
2011: Albert Murray Scholarship Award, New York, NY.
2010: Congressional Black Caucus Spouses Visual Arts Award Scholarship recipient, Washington, D.C. 2009: Museum of Modern Art, Student Exhibition, New York, NY.
2009: The Scholastic Art & Writing Award, Gold Key Recipient for Art Portfolio for Excellence in Visual Arts, Student Exhibition, The Brooklyn Museum, New York, NY.