Artist Statement
Creating worlds for all to enjoy by leveraging technology. I enjoy how tech allows the illusion of immersion in an unreal world that would otherwise not exist in reality. Animation provides an extension of oneself to travel to a different world and bridging the minds of artist and audience. Life is just more exciting through the eyes of an artist. Aside from animation I enjoy off-roading, photography, and miniature set design. My drive as an artist is to push technology in creating more enticing worlds than that of what we already have.
Influencers: Colors of James Cameron's Avatar, bubbly animation of Blizzard's Overwatch, dark sci-fi references of 343 Industries Halo crossed with Bungie's Destiny, and humor of Brooklyn Nine-Nine.
"As my artist's statement explains, my work is utterly incomprehensible and is therefore full of deep significance".
-Calvin
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Education
Bachelor's of Fine Arts 3d Animation & VFX, Academy of Art University, 2018
Solo Exhibitions
"Hair", Senior Art Exhibition Spring at AAU, San Francisco, Ca -- 2018
"Nico", Spring Showcase at AAU, San Francisco, Ca -- 2018
"Midnight Hoot", Spring Showcase at AAU, San Francisco, Ca -- 2015
"Howl", Spring Showcase at Cypress College, Cypress, Ca -- 2011
Group Exhibitions
"Collaboration", Spring Showcase at Cypress College, Cypress, Ca -- 2011
Work Experience
2021-Present, Lead Technologist at Willamette Education Service District
2018-2021, Technician at Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District
2009-2018, Technology Regional Manager, Market Star
2009, Business Associate, Apple
2004-2008, Technology Supervisor, Circuit City
Core Competencies
Experience in motion graphics, 3D modeling, texture and lighting, storyboarding, graphic design, MEL, photography, drawing, art, and technology.
Software Experience: Autodesk Maya, ZBrush, Cinema 4D, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premier Pro, and After Effects.
Mac/PC experience.
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