CV and Background Information
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Dimitri François Yin |
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57 Rue de la Jarry, Vincennes, France 94300 |
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033-0-663093294 |
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Citizenship: French, American
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Painter and Sculptor
PROFILE
- Over 12 years working as an artist in the United States, Cyprus, and France.
- Two years experience as a teacher's assistant
- Reliable, motivated, dedicated to excellence
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
2004-2005 Cyprus College of Art-mixed media
1997-2002 San Diego State University Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art
2000 McGill University, Coursework for botany minor
FOUNDATION ART AWARDS
2001 Ella Woomarie Foundation Scholarship-
2000 Lisa Marie Gunthrop Scholarship
SKILLS
Languages: French and English
Skills: Word, Excel, Illustrator, Photoshop, Movie Maker.
WORK EXPERIENCE
2005-2009 Artist in residence Montreuil (93100) with the association 3 Fois Par Jour (3 Times a Day), studio work in figurative painting and Studio; state-affiliated artist "Maison des Artistes"
2004-2005 Teaching assistant Advised foundation students at the Cyprus College of Art.
2003 Scenic artist and intern supervisor, Starlight Theatre in San Diego, California;
- scenic artist and technical assistant
- Supervised interns in scenic painting techniques and shop tasks.
2002 Scenic Artist, San Diego Opera, California
2000 Finish Carpenter - Wylott Construction, Cardiff California - Home renovation and interior finisher.
1998-1999 Administrative assistant San Diego Art Institute - Project planning for artist-run organization and exhibition coordinator/technician for exhibitions and public viewings.
1997 Teacher's Assistant for the Science Education Department at Long Beach State University - Curriculum development and coordination for teacher's training program.
List of exhibitions and articles, current and upcoming projects:
2009 Exhibition at the Gallery of the "l'antenne Jeunesse" in the 19th Arrondissement. "Paris-Sweden" a sculpture and painting Survey of Figurative Art and Architecture.
2005-2008 Group exhibitions with studio members of The Association "3x Par Jour" in Montreuil, France
2005 -"Kypriaki Gonia," "The corner Gallery" Exhibition in Larnaca, Cyprus &
Group exhibition at The "En-Plo" or harbor Gallery in Papohos, Cyprus
-Tsunami Benefit Auction with fellow artists and students at "The En-Plo Gallery" in Paphos, Cyprus
2004 Fall student exhibition at the Cyprus College of Art
2004 "Blam! An Art Event" April 6, 2004 edition of Radioactivefuture.com - online newsletter; see: http://www.radioactivefuture.com/blam.php
2004 "Machine Gun in the Clown's Hand Show" a group shows with the political artists' collective, "Radioactive Future" in San Diego, California
2003 F-Street Music Shop Collective Art show for political artist collectives: Radioactive Future and the Funerals of Distinction Collective, featured artist.
2003 Exhibiting artist at San Diego County's yearly "Art Walk" art festival. Warehouse collective
2002 "Urban Grind" solo - San Diego, California
2002 "Warehouse Show" San Diego, California
2001 Participating artist on the Ocean Beach Pier Mural Project in San Diego, California
2001 Graduation show, San Diego State University
1999-2001 San Diego Art Institute, Exhibiting artist
Formative years:
1991-1992 Editorial Illustrator, "High Tide" - School Newspaper at La Jolla High School.
1989 Editorial art and illustration for the "The Adjutant" - High School Newspaper at the Army and Navy Academy.
1987 Courses in figurative drawing taken at the Athenaeum, a privately-run arts and music library and activity center.
1984 & 1987 "Young Artists Award" promoted by the San Diego Museum of Art and the San Diego Unified City School District at La Jolla Elementary School.
Articles:
January 2007 "Artspan" Online Newsletter Vol 4, issue 1, Featured Artist : Dimitri Yin Written and edited by Eric Sparre. http://www.artspan.com/newsletter/artspan_news_Jan07.htm
2006 Daily Motion, self-published featured Artist, http://www.dailymotion.com/dailydim
Oct 2006 "Ivy Artists Network Paris," Online newsletter - featured in "Artists in Montreuil Open Their Doors" article; http://www.ivyparisnews.com/2007/10/artists-in-mont.html
July 2005 Sentient Life On The Third Rock: Online Blogs : Francois Dimitri Yin http://fredferg.blogs.com/travelog/2005/07/20050704_dimitr.html
June 2005 The Cyprus Weekly, June 17-23 2005, no. 1327, Arts/Lifestyle section page 49 « Kypriaki Gonia's Summer Show »
2005 Kypriak Gonia Gallery Website Featured Artist: Dimitri Yin, July 2005; http://gallerykypriakigonia.com.cy/artists_dimitri_yin.htm
April 2004 "Blam! An Art Event" April 6, 2004 edition of Radioactivefuture.com - online newsletter; see: http://www.radioactivefuture.com/blam.php
