CV:
Education
2017 Alfred University :: Alfred, NY :: Master of Fine Art :: Sculpture and Dimensional Studies 2006 Tulane University :: New Orleans, LA :: Master of Science :: Cell & Molecular Biology 2005 Columbia University :: New York, NY :: Graduate Thesis Research :: Public Health Graduate Research in Support of 2006 MSc 2005 Tulane University :: New Orleans, LA :: Bachelor of Science (Double Major) :: Sculpture (Glass) and Cell & Molecular Biology
Professional Experience
2017-2018 Ridgeway IB Middle School :: Memphis, TN :: Instructor :: MYP Art Curriculum Development and Implementation
2017 Artspire Shanghai (Long Museum) :: China, Shanghai :: Consultant :: Youth Art Curriculum Development and Implementation
2016-2017 Alfred University :: Alfred, NY :: Instructor of Record :: Beginning Glass
2015-2016 Alfred University :: Alfred, NY :: Teaching Assistant :: Introductory Glass and Foundry
2012-2015 TsingHua University :: China, Beijing :: Lecturer :: Contemporary Art Survey, Media & Cultural Studies
2014-2015 Central Academy of Fine Art (IFC) :: China, Beijing :: Lecturer :: Digital Fabrication & Foundations
2012-2014 Central Academy of Fine Art :: China, Beijing :: Instructor :: Youth Integrated Arts Curriculum Coordinator
2011-2012 Beijing University of Post and Telecommunications :: China, Beijing :: Consultant :: Guest Lecturer and ESL Curriculum Development
2011-2012 Carden In China :: China, Beijing :: ESL Educator
2006-Present James Ronner LLC :: US and China :: Design and Fabrication Consultant :: Individual Artists, Academic Institutions & Equipment Manufacturers
2007-2009 Tulane University :: New Orleans, LA :: Biomedical Research Technician
2001-2009 New Orleans School of Glassworks :: New Orleans, LA :: Glass Instructor
2006-2008 New Orleans Creative Glass Institute :: New Orleans, LA :: Instructor and Assistant
2006 Gulf Restoration Network :: New Orleans, LA:: Technology Analyst :: Wastewater Treatment Technologies
2001-2005 Nuance Glass Studio :: New Orleans, LA :: Production and Studio Manager
2003-2004 Tulane University :: New Orleans, LA :: Teaching Assistant and Gaffer Assistant
2002 U.S. Public Interest Research Group :: New Orleans, LA :: Grassroots Fundraiser
2001-2002 LSU Health Sciences Center :: New Orleans, LA :: Research Assistant
2000-2001 Simon Pearce :: Windsor, VT :: Gaffer Apprentice
Residencies
2012-2015 SHECO Glass Studio :: China, Shanghai 2012 The Dream Foundation :: Taiwan, Taipei 2011 JingMei Glass Factory :: China, Boshan
Grants
2016 Career Development Center Grant :: Alfred University Bernstein Development Grant :: Alfred University 2008 Louisiana Cultural Economy Foundation Grant 2007 Joan Mitchell Foundation Grant 2005 Georges Lurcy Grant in the Liberal Arts and Sciences :: Tulane University
Panels & Lectures
2017 “Do You Suffer From Bluh, Bluh or Bluh, Bluh, Bluh?” :: Alfred University :: Alfred, New York 2016 “Trust in Discomfort” :: Lviv National Academy of Arts :: Lviv, Ukraine 2015 “The Role of Craft in Contemporary Art” :: 1st Annual Fire Crafts Symposium :: China, Shanghai 2013 “Design in Contemporary Chinese Glass Factories” :: BarCamp Beijing :: China, Beijing “Contemporary Glass in China” :: World Culture Out, 2013 Beijing Design Week :: China, Beijing 2011 “Designing Thought” :: Contemporary Design Practices :: China, Yixing “An American Narrative” :: Beijing University of Post and Telecommunication :: China, Beijing 2007 “Bio Glass: Green Studios” :: Glass Art Society :: Pittsburgh, PA Lori Beck, Julie Conway, Hugh Jenkins and Eddie Bernard
Selected Exhibitions
2017 “Do You Suffer From Bluh, Bluh or Bluh, Bluh, Bluh?” :: Fosdick-Nelson Gallery :: Alfred, NY 2016 “International Blown Glass Symposium In Lviv Exhibition” :: Lviv Glass Museum :: Lviv, Ukraine “Last Minute Delivery” :: The Old Post Office, Hornell Arts Walk :: Hornell, NY “All the Show Names Ar” :: Robert C. Turner Gallery :: Alfred, NY 2015 “Craft in Contemporary Art” :: 1st Annual Fire Crafts Symposium :: China, Shanghai “In the Mix” :: GalleryR :: Rochester, NY “Line to Ligature” :: Robert C. Turner Gallery :: Alfred, NY “Boshan Community” :: Boshan Community Glass Center :: China, Boshan 2014 “Hermeneutics of a Room” :: Intelligentsia Gallery :: China, Beijing 2013 “World Culture Out” :: Beijing Design Week 2013 :: China, Beijing “Art Shanghai 2013” :: Hongqiao Park :: China, Shanghai “Contemporary Glass” :: Moller Villa Hotel :: China, Shanghai 2012 “MakerSpace Product Development Expo” :: Agricultural Exhibition Center :: China, Beijing “International New Art Glass Exhibition” :: Shanghai Museum of Arts and Craft :: China, Shanghai “Art Shanghai 2012” :: Hongqiao Park :: China, Shanghai 2011 “Repatriated Art” :: Dumois Gallery :: New Orleans, LA 2010 “FeedBack Inhibition In the Garden” :: The Smithy Pioneer :: Cooperstown, NY 2009 “Open Studio and Community” :: The Shoe Factory :: New Berlin, NY Group show with Amy Mckinnon, Simone Mantellessi, Walter Gurbo and Zena Gurbo “Sarah Sing: A Retrospective & Sculpture by James Ronner” “Irwin Hollander’s Workshop & Sculpture by James Ronner” “Ink Shop Printmaking Center & Sculpture by James Ronner" :: The Smithy-Pioneer Gallery :: Cooperstown, NY 2007 “Glass, Trash, and Landfill Gas” :: Hite Art Institute :: Louisville, KY Group Show with Matt Eskuche, Claire Kelley, Anthony Schafermeyer, Pablo Soto. 2006 “From Six Feet Under” :: Sabo Gallery :: St. Louis, MO Group show with Gene Koss, Stephen Paul Day, Andrew Brott, Eddie Bernard & James Vella “International Student Exhibition” :: Millennium Hotel - Glass Art Society :: St. Louis, MO 2005 “Bachelor of Arts Undergraduate Show” :: Carroll Gallery :: New Orleans, LA “Westwego Art Show“ :: Westwego Performing Arts Center :: Westwego, LA 2004 “Juried Undergraduate Show” :: Carroll Gallery :: New Orleans, LA “Two Person Show” :: Nuance Louisiana Craft Gallery :: New Orleans, LA “International Student Exhibition” :: Contemporary Art Center :: New Orleans, LA 2003 “Museum Store” :: Boston Museum of Science :: Boston, Mass “Juried Undergraduate Show” :: Carroll Gallery :: New Orleans, LA
Workshops & Demonstrations
2017 Microwave Glass :: The Long Museum :: China, Shanghai 2016 Trust in Discomfort (Hot Sheet Glass Assemblage) :: Lviv National Academy of Arts :: Lviv, Ukraine 2013 Ringed Sculpture :: Shanghai Museum of Glass :: China, Shanghai 2012 Shanghai Cups :: SHECO Glass :: China, Shanghai 2011 Organic Plumbing :: Dream Foundation :: Taiwan, Taipei 2010 Cane Working :: Hartwick College :: Oneonta, NY 2006 Eddie Bernard’s Flaming Cupid :: New Orleans Creative Glass Institute :: New Orleans, LA 2004 Gene Koss’s Monolithic Wood Casting :: Tulane University (GAS) :: New Orleans, LA 2003 Greg Geniuz’s Solid Sculptural Vehicles :: Tulane University :: New Orleans, LA 2002 Cobalt Cups :: Jazzfest :: New Orleans, LA 2001 Andrew Brott’s Culinary Delights & Turtles :: New Orleans School of Glassworks :: New Orleans, LA
Skills
Software & Digital Fabrication :: Experience with both Mac and PC operating systems, MS Office Suite Pages, Rhino, Mudbox, Adobe Creative Suite, Spear, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, PubMed, Statistical Analyses using “R” (GNU S), Introductory Microarray Data Analysis using GeneSpring GX, CorelDraw, Laser Cutting
Metal :: Gas, TIG, MIG & SMAW Welding, Oxy-Acetylene Forging/Cutting, Plasma Torch Cutting, Milling & Lathe Capabilities, Slip Roll, Press Brake, Forklift Operation, Various Surfacing and Patination Processes, Lost Wax (Ceramic Shell), & Resin Bonded Sand Casting
Wood and Plastics :: Forming: Table, Band, Miter and Hand Saws, Plane, Drill Press and Various Hand Tools. Joining: Glue Ups, Various Fastening Hardware, Doweling, Biscuit Joining, Heat Forming and Joining. Finishing & Shaping: Orbital, Belt, Hand, and Bob Sanding and Finishing.
Ceramic :: Hand Building (Slab & Coil), Wheel Throwing, Glaze and Ceramic Body Development, Slip Casting (Slab & 3D) Raku, Salt, Gas & Electric Firing
Glass & Stone :: Neon, Mosaic, Stained Glass and Enameling, Off Hand Solid & Blown, Lamp Working Glass Casting (Hot): Bentonite/Sand, Resin Bonded Sand, Wood, Graphite, Plaster- Silica & Cast Iron Glass Casting (Kiln formed): Ceramic Shell & Plaster-Silica Lost Wax, and Calcined Plaster Cold Shop: Lathe, Belt Grinding, Lapidary Wheel, Wet Grinder, Diamond Saw, Sand Blasting, Acid Etching & Various Epoxy Solutions
Molecular Biology Lab :: Gel Electrophoresis, PCR, Southern, Northern & Western Blotting, Tissue Culture, Restriction Mapping, DNA & RNA Extraction & Purification, Micro Surgery & Injection, In Situ Hybridization, Probe Synthesis, qRT-PCR, UV & IR Spectroscopy, Microarray Data Analysis, Mouse Colony Management, Lab Materials Management, Eagle Scout