Judith Baumann


Judith Baumann
Olympia, Washington
JudithBaumann at gmail dot com

Student Work

Curriculum Vitae

e d u c a t i o n  & Virginia Commonwealth University, School of the Arts, Richmond, Virginia
w o r k s h o p s   Master of Fine Arts, magna cum laude, June 2005
Department of Painting and Printmaking
 
Tamarind Institute, Albuquerque, New Mexico
Aluminum Plate Lithography Summer Workshop, July 2004
 
Alfred University School of Art and Design, Alfred, New York
Bachelor of Fine Arts, magna cum laude, June 2001
Department of Printmedia
Concentration in Printmaking, Photography and Digital Imaging

e x p e r i e n c e Gallery Director & Working Member of the Board August 2008- present
  Northern: An Olympia All Ages Project, Olympia, Washngton  
    As a working board member, assist in the development and organization of The Olympia All Ages Project, a certified non-profit organization, and the creation of a mixed use art and music space in downtown Olympia; curate, install and promote monthly shows of regional, national and international visual artists; create and advertise calls to artists; manage gallery volunteers; handle all sales and promotion of the gallery.  
 
 
  Adjunct Faculty Sept 2005 - present
  The Evergreen State College, Olympia, Washington  
    Individual Learning Contract Sponsor, Winter 2006 – present  
    Faculty sponsor for independent, advanced student work in printmaking and paper arts via student originated individual learning contracts.  
     
    Drawing Practices: Contemporary Applications, Spring 2010  
    Building upon observational drawing skills, students will work with invented compositions and alternative materials, investigating mark making, collage methods and color theory. Class time will be devoted to presentations, critiques, demonstrations and in-class exercises.  
     
    Printmaking: Design Practices, Spring 2010  
    Students will study the basic elements of design, the history of type and color theory. Working traditionally with typesetting and graphic printmaking methods, students will design and create graphic broadsides, posters, pamphlets and postcards.  
     
    Printmaking: Photo-based Processes, Fall 2009  
    Traditional printmaking processes and photographic techniques combined in this comprehensive overview of photo-based intaglio, serigraphy and photolithography. Using computer generated digital positives as films, students prepared and exposed light sensitive copper plates, screens and aluminum plates to create distinctive hand printed imagery.  
     
    Drawing Practices: Foundations, Fall 2009, Winter 2010  
    This course is an introduction to the principles and techniques of drawing. Students will gain a working knowledge of line, shape, perspective, proportion, volume and composition. Students will work toward the development of an informed personal style, aided by research of various artistic movements and influential artists.  
     
    Printmaking & Modern Design, Spring 2010  
    Working with introductory graphic design concepts and color theory, students experimented with several printmaking techniques including reduction relief printing, screen printing and letterpress.  
       
    Lithography: An Introduction, Spring 2009  
    Demonstrated contemporary and traditional techniques in stone lithography including crayon drawings, tusche washes, color inking strategies, multiple image registration and photocopy transfer methods.  
     
    Non-Toxic Intaglio Printmaking, Winter 2009  
    Demonstrated the use of Z*Acryl acrylic resist based system and ball ground applications. Oter techniques demonstrated included dry point, engraving, etching, aquatint, stage biting, chin collé and a la poupée and multiple plate printing.  
     
    Printmaking: Materials, Fall 2008  
    Students learned a variety of technical skills including relief, intaglio, serigraphy, lithography and letterpress applications through two-week workshop-like sessions, each technique building upon accumulated knowledge.  
     
    Serigraphy Summer Intensive, Summer 2007, Summer 2008  
    This intensive focused on hand drawn and digital stencil-making techniques for photosensitive screen printing applications. This course focused on building visual literacy and introduced basic graphic design skills.  
     
    Serigraphy for Artists, Spring 2008  
    Designed specifically for advanced student-artists working in diverse media, this course addressed the addition of screen-printed elements to an already existent body of work. Additional printmaking techniques were also introduced including letterpress, dry point, monoprint and collagraph methods.  
     
    The Political Print, Winter 2008  
    Designed as an intensive study of the aesthetics of rebellion and revolution, students studied the history of print as a catalyst for social, political and cultural change from the 18th century to present, creating their own political prints using screen-printing, linoleum block carving and typesetting.  
     
    Introduction to Relief Printmaking, Winter 2007, Winter 2010  
    Using both wood and linoleum, students learned a variety of printing techniques including hand editioning practices and the proper use of both Vandercook and etching presses, reduction printmaking processes and multiple block methods.  
     
    Introduction to Serigraphy, Fall 2006, Spring 2007  
    Students focused on both concept and craft in this beginning level course, refining ideas relating to composition, color and layering techniques; technical skills developed included screen care and proper preparation, stencil making options, registration, ink handling and printing strategies.  
     
    The Art of Multiples: Introduction to Printmaking, Summer 2006  
    Designed as an introduction to printmaking materials and process focusing on the creation of multiples, students experimented with relief methods, screen-printing, photolithography, letterpress and monotype techniques, each technique building upon accumulated knowledge.  
     
    The Art of Serigraphy, Intermediate to Advanced, Winter 2006  
    Focused on both craft and concept, students created serigraphy editions, partook in guerilla public art projects, read I bought Andy Warhol and The Philosophy of Andy Warhol, studied The Complete Water Based System, participated in lectures, seminars, demonstrations, and critiques, learned various stencil making techniques and registration systems, applied color theory and created color separations using an Epson Stylus Pro 4000.  
     
    Introduction to Photolithography and Serigraphy, Fall 2005, Spring 2006  
    Both drawing and photographic image making methods were stressed in these unique yet similar processes; students created multiple layer color prints, developed registration skills and experimented with printing techniques.  
     
  Visual Arts Technician II  
  The Evergreen State College, Olympia, Washington July 2007 – May 2009
    Scheduled and coordinated space for all visual arts programs; webmistress for Arts Area website; scheduled and hired all life drawing models; hired and trained student Arts Area Assistant; facilities management for the entire Evergreen visual arts area; upkeep of all studio equipment, slide and data projectors; liaison between visual arts faculty, students and staff; ordered and purchased materials and supplies as needed by faculty.  
     
  Printmaking Instructional Technician III  
  The Evergreen State College, Olympia, Washington July 2005 – present
    Schedule workshops, classes and demonstrations within the area; hire, train and budget hours for work-study and institutional student aids; purchase all studio consumables, operations equipment, and stock a large printmaking supply store; prepare on-demand demonstrations for faculty, students and staff; work with faculty to meet their expectations and needs for the studio; maintain all studio equipment in lithography, letterpress, etching, serigraphy, an Orbital Photopolymer plate maker, a three station G4 digital imaging lab with an Epson 4000, a stat camera and darkroom.  
     
  Adjunct Faculty  
  Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia Aug 2004 - May 2005
    The Art of Multiples, Spring 2005  
    Developed a course upon the idea of experimental printmaking in relation to multiples, with an emphasis on self publishing, artists’ books, and ‘zines; coordinated guest lecturers from the community including independent bookstore owners, print collectives and presses, and book designers; demonstrated layout design principles, simple book binding and book art concepts and discussed the history of print multiples and their many forms.  
     
    Large Format Digital Printing, Fall 2004  
    Created and implemented lesson plans pertaining to Large Format Digital Printmaking including technical and conceptual issues; demonstrated software programs, instructed use of computer and Giclée printer functions; led critiques of student work both in groups and individual sessions; maintained printer, computer lab and Colorspan software.  
     
  Professor’s Assistant Jan 2004 - May 2004
  Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia  
    Large Format Digital Printing, Spring 2004  
    Assisted with teaching responsibilities and program demonstrations; led critiques of student work; aided students with technical computer problem solving knowledge; demonstrated the Giclée printer, organized printing slots; maintained ColorSpan software and acted as the class technician.  
     
  Digital Imaging Computer Lab Assistant    Aug 2003 - Dec 2004
  Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia  
    Supervised and maintained a twelve station G4 computer lab, maintained printers; maintained a PrintMaker Giclée printer including color calibration, head cleaning, head alignment, ink replacement, ColorSpan software monitoring and price per print calculation; aid for technical problems with hardware and software.  
      
  Printer's Apprentice Jan 2002 - Jan 2003
  Mahaffey Fine Art, Portland, Oregon  
    Apprentice to Mr. Mark Mahaffey; pre press responsibilities included paper, plate and stone preparation; printing assistant; general studio maintenance.  
     
  Digital Imaging Computer Lab Assistant  
  Alfred University, Alfred, New York Jan 2000 - May 2001
    Supervised a Macintosh computer lab; maintained large scale printers, various inkjet and laser printers including Epson 3000, 300, Elite Express 20/80, and Design Winder; provided aid for technical problems in hardware and software.  
     
  Photography Studio Assistant  
  Alfred University, Alfred, New York Jan 2000 - May 2001
    Maintained all chemistry in black and white darkrooms; general studio maintenance.  
     
  Intern  
  Artvoice, Buffalo, New York May 1999 - Aug 1999
    Managed the office for a local alternative weekly publication; maintained responsibilities with photography, journalism, sales and marketing, classified listings, and festival organization.  

h o n o r s  +  a w a r d s Art Grant, Vermont Studio Center 2009
  Travel Grant, The Evergreen State College 2008
  Virginia Museum of Fine Art Professional Fellowship Grant Recipient 2005 - 2006
  Graduate Teaching Assistantship, Virginia Commonwealth University
 		2005
  Travel Grant, Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts 2004
  Graduate Fine Art Scholarship, Virginia Commonwealth University 2004
  Graduate Teaching Assistantship, Virginia Commonwealth University 2004
  Graduate Fine Art Scholarship, Virginia Commonwealth University 2003
  Divisional Honors, BFA Exhibit, Alfred University 2001
  Alpha Lambda Delta, National College Honors Society, Member 1998 - 2001
  Alfred University Honors Program, Member 1997 - 2001
  Presidential Scholarship Recipient, Alfred University 1997 - 2001


s e l e c t e d   g r o u p 2009 Northern, "The Eternal Discrepencies Between What Is Said, Heard and Remembered" Olympia, Washington
    Faculty Show, The Evegergreen State College Gallery Olympia, Washington
    Grand Impromtu Gallery, "Evolutionary Tales" Tacoma, Washington
  2008 Capitol Theater Mezzanine Gallery, "Olympia Film Society Benefit Art Auction" Olympia, Washington
    Capitol Theater Mezzanine Gallery, "Rainbow Eaters" Olympia, Washington
    The Ward Building Alternative Space, "First Dance" Olympia, Washington
    The Basement Gallery, "De.Pic.Tion II," Curated by T.M. Martin Knoxville, Tennessee
  2007 Finestra Gallery, “De.Pic.Tion,” Curated by T.M. Martin Chicago, Illinois
    Capitol Theater Mezzanine Gallery, "Anomia: Spit It Out" Olympia, Washington
    The Basement Gallery, "Flair" Knoxville, Tennessee
    Bryce’s Barbershop Gallery, “Heroes,” Laura Sharp, Curator Olympia, Washington
  2006 South Puget Sound Community College, “Pulp: Works on Paper” Olympia, Washington
    The Basement Gallery, “Kaleidoscope” Knoxville, Tennessee
    The Evergreen State College, "Synergy" Olympia, Washington
  2005 Washington Project for the Arts/ Corcoran, "Options," Curated by Dr. Libby Lumpkin Washington, D.C.
    Stefan Stux Gallery, "Double Chin" Chelsea, New York
    Boston Museum School, "Chance Encounters" Boston, Massachusetts
    Delaware Center For the Contemporary Arts, "Biennial MFA Exhibition," Curated by J. Susan Isaacs, Ph.D. Wilmington, Delaware
 
    Anderson Gallery, “When Appliances Attack: MFA Thesis Exhibit” Richmond, Virginia
    Stephenson Blanche Gallery, California Institute of the Arts, “Sweet Substitute” Valencia, California  
  2004  ADA Gallery, “New Realism”    Richmond, Virginia
    Plant Zero, “Candid” Richmond, Virginia
    Marsh Art Gallery, University of Richmond Museums, “6th American Print Biennial,” Curated by Marjorie B. Cohn, Curator of Prints, Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University
 Richmond, Virginia
 
    ArtWorks, “Casserole,” Curated by Ray Kass Richmond, Virginia
  2003 ADA Gallery, Flat files, “Dogshow Suite” Richmond, Virginia
    Bradford Gallery, “Lemons” Richmond, Virginia
  2001 CEPA Gallery, “Expose Yourself” Buffalo, New York
    Harder Hall, Alfred University, "Suburban Landscapes" Alfred, New York
  2000 Moka Joka, “My Father’s Family” Alfred, New York

a r t i s t  r e s i d e n c i e s The Vermont Studio Center December 2009

b i b l i o g r a p h y Molly Gillmore, "Visit To Northern World," The Olympian, Living Section, July 23, 2009
  iheartphotograph.blogspot.com, featured artist, July 19, 2008
  Billie Waite, “Kaleidoscope at The Basement Gallery,” NY Arts Magazine, November – December 2006
  Michael O’Sullivan, “At Options, Choose Wisely,” The Washington Post, October 14, 2005
  Dr. Libby Lumpkin, Options Biennial 2005, catalogue essay, October 2005
  Eleanor Heartney, Virginia Commonwealth University MFA Thesis Catalogue, May 2005

c o l l e c t i o n s Robert Lehrman, Chairman of the Board of Trustees at the Hirshhorn Museum, Washington, D.C.
  Peter Hapstak, Principal at the architecture and design firm CORE, Inc., Washington, D.C.

a f f i l i a t i o n s Artist Trust of Washington State, member, 2007 - present  
  Southern Graphics Council, member, 2005 – present  
  College Art Association, member, 2004 – present  

t e c h n i c a l  s k i l l s • Fully trained in use of ARTstor digital library and presentation software
  • Extensive knowledge of non-toxic printmaking techniques including acrylic-based Z*Acryl intaglio techniques, water based screen-printing methods, relief printing, lithography techniques and non-toxic studio management
  • Experience using Takach, Griffin, Charles Brand lithography and etching presses, Chandler & Price Platen presses, Vandercook Universal III and SP-15 proofing presses
  • Traditional printmaking techniques in lithography, etching, chin collé, dry point, monotypes, transfers, relief and serigraphy
  • Knowledgeable in letterpress and book arts utilizing platen presses and Vandercook Proofing presses
  • Extensive use of Digital Imaging technology including ColorSpan software and a Printmaker Giclée Large Format digital inkjet color printer.
  • Excellent skills with the entire Adobe Creative Suite, i-movie, and Dreamweaver
  • Undergrad primary concentration in flatbed offset four color photolithography separations, as well as ImageOn intaglio type processes and digital imaging
  • Pre press experience in negative and print scanning, layout, film preparation using a Selectset AGFA Avantra 25 and AGFA Rapiline 28 film developing unit, film registration, Howsen Plate burning using a Nuarc Ultra Plus Flip Top Platemaker, plate development, use of digital cameras and Digital Video cameras
  • Extensive color photography developing and printing experience using a Colex Color Processor; advanced black and white photography skills, technical darkroom knowledge, experience with medium and large format cameras