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Seamus Liam O’Brien

Work Experience

Kaikai Kiki New York, Studio Manager. Long Island City, NY (2006-2010)
  • Managed multinational studio staff in the production of paintings for the artist Takashi Murakami.
  • Duties also included: supervising project development, coordinating exhibitions and events, hiring and training studio assistants,
        studio purchasing, art handling, fine art packing and shipping.
  • Project Manager Liaison: Oversaw project development and supervised paint production for other Kaikai Kiki artists exhibiting in New York.
  • Kiki Balloon Handler. Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade; New York (2010)
  • Project Assistant. Kaikai Kiki Design Miami; Art Basel, Miami, FL (2008)
  • Project Manager. Oversaw 4000 square foot studio expansion. (2008)
        Renovation project included two new spray booths, dark room facility, and expanded silkscreen storage area.
  • Project Assistant. Kaikai Geisai Miami Art Fair; Art Basel, Miami, FL (2007)
    Matt Mullican Studio, Studio Assistant. New York, NY (2010)
  • Produced paintings for Klosterfelde Gallery Exhibit; Berlin, Germany.

    Lite Brite Neon, Sign Painter/Carpenter/Stylist. Brooklyn, NY (2006)
  • Scenic painting, window styling, and neon light installation for retail stores: Bergdorf Goodman, Stussy, Apple Retail Store, DKNY

    Potbelly Sandwich Works, Sign Painter/Carpenter.     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.

    Skyline Design, Lead Paint Technician.     Chicago, IL (2004 – 2005)
  • Color matched translucent and opaque finishes for sandblasted and sealed decorative glass.

    Ravenswood Studio, Scenic Artist.     Chicago, IL (2004 – 2005)
  • Projects include: Salsipuedes (Houston Grand Opera), House of Blues retail store (Midway Airport)

    The Ohio State University, Adjunct Teacher/Admin. Assoc. 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.

    Sunbelt Scenic Studios, Scenic Artist.     Tempe, AZ (2000 – 2002)
  • Scenic painting and sculpting for restaurants, retail, hospitality, theatre, special events, corporate exhibits, meetings, and tradeshow booths.

    Czarnowski - Exhibit Service Specialists, Scenic Artist. Orlando, FL (2000)
  • Painted thematic elements for 'Walt Disney World Vacation' promotional exhibit.

    Sparks Exhibits and Themed Environments, Scenic Artist. 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.

    Circus Performer. (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.

    Commissions
    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)

    Awards / Grants
    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)

    Education
    The Ohio State University, MFA Printmaking, Columbus, OH (2004)
    The University of Florida, BFA Drawing, Gainesville, FL (1997)

    Selected Solo Exhibitions
    2007 Wonderful, Flufferful. Atrium Gallery/Union College, Albany, NY
    2006 Flufferful. Rebecca Ibel Gallery, Columbus, OH
    2005 New Works. Rebecca Ibel Gallery, Columbus, OH
    2004 Happiness. Hopkins Gallery, Columbus, OH


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