Seamus Liam O’Brien
Work Experience
, Long Island City, NY (2006-Present)
Direct and lead international studio staff in the production of paintings for the artist Takashi Murakami.
Duties also include: supervising project development, coordinating exhibitions and events, hiring and training studio staff, project scheduling,
studio purchasing, art handling, fine art packing and shipping.
Project Manager Liaison: Oversee project development and supervise paint production for Kaikai Kiki artists exhibiting in New York.
Project Assistant: Kaikai Geisai Miami Art Fair; Art Basel, Miami, FL (2007)
Project Assistant: Kaikai Kiki Design Miami; Art Basel, Miami, FL (2008)
Oversaw 4000 square foot studio expansion in 2008. Renovation project included two new spray booths, dark room facility
and expanded silk-screen storage area.
Brooklyn, NY (2006)
Scenic painting, window styling, and neon light installation for retail stores: Bergdorf Goodman, Stussy, Apple Retail Store, DKNY
Chicago, IL (2005 – 2006)
Designed and hand painted lettering on signs and menu boards for stores located throughout the United States.
Designed and fabricated decorative store items: i.e. frames, tabletops, murals, dioramas, ceramic tiling, wood finishes, etc. Chicago, IL (2004 – 2005)
Color matched translucent and opaque finishes for sandblasted and sealed decorative glass.
Chicago, IL (2004 – 2005)
Projects include: Salsipuedes (Houston Grand Opera), House of Blues retail store (Midway Airport)
Columbus, OH (2002– 2004)
Teaching assistant for studio art classes: Lithography, Intaglio, Holography, Art Theory
Gallery preparator for the Hopkins Gallery: Performed all duties related to gallery exhibitions including installation,
de-installation,shipping/receiving artwork, and the coordination of staff and materials.
Woodshop assistant: Maintained shop equipment and provided basic instruction and technical support for tool usage.
Tempe, AZ (2000 – 2002)
Scenic painting and sculpting for restaurants, retail, hospitality, theatre, special events, corporate exhibits, meetings, and tradeshow booths.
Orlando, FL (2000)
Painted thematic elements for 'Walt Disney World Vacation' promotional exhibit.
Orlando, FL (1998 – 2000)
Projects include: M&M Museum (Las Vegas, Nevada), Disney On-Line Retail Store (Epcot Center), Jurassic Park River Ride (Universal Studios Islands
of Adventure), Mouse Gear Merchandise Store (Epcot Center), Pandemonium Cartoon Circus (Universal Studios Islands of Adventure)
Walt Disney World Company, Character Performer, Orlando, FL (1992 – 2000)
Performed as a WDW Character throughout the Magic Kingdom resort.
Performed routines and choreographed dance numbers in parades, shows, and commercials.
(1980 – 1990)
Performed with my immediate family on various circuses' throughout the United States and Canada.
Clown makeup concessionaire operator for the Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey Circus.
Leo Burnett, 'TCM Underground,' Illustrations for advertising campaign (2006)
Yeah Yeah Yeahs, 'Show Your Bones,' CD artwork (2006)
Bang! Bang!, 'Decked Out,' CD artwork (2006)
Hoverock, 'Kite Crucifix Beyond: Valium 1,' CD artwork (2005)
Maury, Diemer & Walker, 'The Busy Beaver Coloring Book,' Book illustrations (2005)
Hotel Source Inc. Chicago, IL, Illustrations for printed advertisements (2005)
Terence O'Brien, 'Close, But No Cigar. A Street Urchins Tale,' Book cover illustration (2005)
Full Fellowship Award, Vermont Studio Center, Johnson, VT (2010)
Illinois Arts Council Fellowship Award, Chicago, IL (2007)
Edith Fergus-Gilmore Memorial Grant, Columbus, OH (2004)
Project Fellowship Award, The Ohio Staters Inc. Columbus, OH (2004)
Edith Fergus-Gilmore Memorial Grant, Columbus, OH (2003)
The Ohio State University, MFA Printmaking, Columbus, OH (2004)
The University of Florida, BFA Drawing, Gainesville, FL (1997)
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