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Jen Adrion
Born in: Orlando, Florida
Birthdate: September 21, 1987
Last Updated: Tue, Jan 15, 2008
Personal Contact: jen@jenadrion.com
Website: http://www.jenadrion.com

Work

"Almost Prime." Latex on panel. 48" x 48". 2008.

"MPG." Pencil, plastic, metal. Dimensions variable. 2008.

"Highs and Lows." Latex on 12 panels. 60" x 48". 2008.

"Junk Mail." Latex on 108 panels. 120" x 100". 2008.

"Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is." Silkscreen and epoxy resin on panel. 48" x 48". 2008.

History

I am a designer, fine artist, and cupcake maker living and working in Columbus, Ohio. I am always doing a million things at once while making plans to start a million more. At the moment, I'm earning my BFA at Columbus College of Art and Design, running a creative design company, making and exhibiting artwork, and figuring out how I can help make Columbus a great place for artists.

Interests

Drinking lemonade, making art, web usability, information graphics, and various entrepreneurial adventures.

Influences

Crispin Porter and Bogusky, Wieden + Kennedy, most things on notcot.org, Edward Tufte, Sol Lewitt, charts and graphs, the internet.

Resume

For my complete resume and more information about me, please visit my website at www.jenadrion.com.

Exhibitions

2008
BFA Thesis Exhibition. Beaton Gallery, Columbus College of Art and Design, Columbus, Ohio. (Upcoming)
Couchfire Collective: Small Works. Gallery 2001, Ross Art Museum at Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware Ohio.

2007
Agora Fall '07. Junctionview Studios, Columbus, Ohio. (Upcoming)
Contemporary Media. Terra Gallery, Columbus, Ohio.
128th Annual Student Exhibition. CCAD Canzani Gallery, Columbus, Ohio.
Agora Spring '07. Junctionview Studios, Columbus, Ohio.

2006
Thumb Box Exhibition. Ohio Art League Gallery, Columbus, Ohio.
Members Small Works Exhibition. ROY G BIV Gallery, Columbus, Ohio.
Agora Fall '06. Junctionview Studios, Columbus, Ohio.
One Night: Suite. Presented by the Ohio Art League. Huntington Center, Columbus, Ohio.
Inside the Artist's Studio. Mahan Gallery, Columbus, Ohio.
127th Annual Student Exhibition. CCAD Canzani Gallery, Columbus, Ohio.

2005
One Night: Raw Materials. Presented by the Ohio Art League. Maier Place, Columbus, Ohio.
Major/Minor 2. Ursus Art Space, Upper Arlington, Ohio.
Elastik Scholastik. With Chip Hughes, Dan Wickerham, and Travis Hinkle. Mahan Gallery, Columbus, Ohio.
126th Annual Student Exhibition. CCAD Canzani Gallery, Columbus, Ohio.

2004
Major/Minor. Ursus Art Space, Upper Arlington, Ohio.
Regional Scholastic Art Awards Exhibition. CCAD Canzani Gallery, Columbus, Ohio.
Ohio Governor's Youth Art Exhibition. Rhoades Tower Atrium, Columbus, Ohio.

2003
Focus on Four. Worthington Gallery, Worthington, Ohio.

Awards and Honors

2008
Nominee, Award for Excellence in the Visual Arts. Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Ohio.

2007
Honorable Mention, Lowell Tolstedt Drawing Competition. Columbus College of Art and Design.
Gregory W. Blum Memorial Scholarship. Columbus College of Art and Design.

2004
Trustees' Full Tuition Scholarship. Columbus College of Art and Design.
Battelle Scholarship. Columbus College of Art and Design.
Ohio Governor's Youth Art Exhibition Scholarship. Columbus College of Art and Design.
Donald C. Boyer Memorial Scholarship. Thomas Worthington High School.
Worthington Arts Council Scholarship. Thomas Worthington High School.
Linworth Parent Board Community Service Scholarship. Linworth Alternative Program.
Award of Excellence (Top 25). Ohio Governor's Youth Art Exhibition.
Portfolio Award, Silver Key, Honorable Mention. Scholastic Art Awards Regional Competition.

Professional Experience

2006 - Present
Founding Partner
I Love Treefort, Columbus, Ohio
Founded and manages a creative design studio located in Columbus, Ohio. Oversees daily operation of the company, manages design team, and provides creative direction. Clients include The Ohio State University, Columbus Gay Men's Chorus, and Ohio Art League. To learn more, visit www.ilovetreefort.com.

2004 - Present
Assistant Instructor
Saturday Morning Art Classes, Columbus College of Art and Design, Columbus, Ohio
Provides instructional assistance for a high school silkscreen printmaking course offered through CCAD's Saturday Morning Art Classes program. Responsible for assisting students with techniques and processes.

Education

2004 - 2008
Columbus College of Art and Design, Columbus, Ohio
Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Advertising and Graphic Design, Copywriting minor
Additional training in printmaking and drawing
Graduation: Spring 2008

2001 - 2004
Linworth Alternative Program, Worthington, Ohio
Enrolled in alternative high school program that focused on experiential learning

2001 - 2004
Thomas Worthington High School, Worthington, Ohio
Graduated with honors after six semesters

Professional Organizations

Couchfire Collective (2007 - Present)
Ohio Art League (2005 - Present)
Columbus Society of Communicating Arts (2005 - Present)