415 Clubhouse Dr.

Fairhope, AL 36532

(251) 421-9270

hairypotter@jakeollinger.com

Education

M.F.A.                               2014, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN

B.F.A.                                2010, Clemson University, Clemson, SC

                                         Strengths: Ceramics, Sculpture

Professional Experience

2015-2016                        Instructor/ Shop Manager, The kiln Studio and Gallery, Fairhope, AL

2012- 2014                       Instructor of Record, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN

                                          Ceramics 1 (Fall 2012- Spring 2014)

                                          Multi-Level Ceramics (Summer 2013, Summer 2014)

2013                                  Photo Editor, Visual Resource Center, University of Notre

                                           Dame, Notre Dame, IN  

2011- 2012                        Graduate Teaching Assistant, University of Notre Dame, Notre

                                           Dame, IN

2007                                  Teaching/ Lab Assistant, University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL

2002- Present                   Gallery Represented Artist, Self- Employed

Exhibitions

2016                                 Zack and Jake: The Pottery Youth of Fairhope, The Kiln Studio

                                          and Gallery, Fairhope, AL

                                          Mt. Dora Festival of the Arts, Mt Dora, FL

2015                                 Animate Inanimates, Solo Exhibition, Marilyn Foley Art Gallery,

                                          University of Mobile, Mobile, AL

                                          Peter Anderson Arts and Crafts Festival, Ocean Springs, MS

                                          New Beginnings, 2-Person Show, Easter Shore Art Center,

                                          Fairhope, AL

                                          Solo Exhibition, The Kiln Gallery and Studio, Fairhope, AL

2014                                 The Bud Vase Show, Juried Exhibition, The kiln Studio and   

                                          Gallery, Fairhope, AL

                                         Popocalypse Now, MFA Thesis Exhibition, Snite Museum of Art,    

                                         University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN

2013                                 We’re Back!, Isis Gallery, University of Notre Dame, Notre

                                         Dame, IN

                                         Teapot Show, Solo Exhibition, Bayside Academy, Daphne, AL

2012-2014                       Invitation to display M.A.P.A.F. 1 in Cregg Commons,     

                                         University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN

2011                                 New Faces, Isis Gallery, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN                                  

                                         Shared Expressions, Mobile Museum of Art, Mobile, AL

                                         Art on Tap, Group Show, Eastern Shore Art Center, Fairhope, AL                                                

2010                                 Invitational Cup Show, Kiln Studio and Gallery, Fairhope, AL

                                         Recording Continuity, BFA Thesis Show, Lee Gallery, Clemson

                                         University, Clemson, SC

2009                                Just Add Water, Group Show, Lee Hall Basement Gallery,       

                                         Clemson University, SC

Workshops

2015                                 T-Pots and T-Cups, The Kiln Studio and Gallery, Fairhope, AL

Awards

2016                                 Award of Excellence 3D, Mt. Dora Festival of the Arts, Mt. Dora, FL

2009                                 BFA Featured Artist, Clemson Art Gala, Clemson University,                                                

                                          Clemson, SC

Technical Abilities

                            Experience with 3d modeling programs (Solidworks, Rhino),            

                                         CNC router, Laser Cutter, mold-making based off of CNC                        

                                         cutouts (cast in aluminum)

                                         Experience with Photoshop and Illustrator

                            Extensive wood shop training (wood lathe, table saws, drills,              

                                         etc.)

                                         Extensive welding experience (MIG and Stick, no TIG)

                                         Extensive mold making and casting experience (mostly            

                                         aluminum, some bronze and ceramic slip)

                                         17 years working with ceramics (throwing, hand-building,  

                                         glaze formulation, kiln design, kiln construction, and kiln      

                                         firing)

Bibliography

                                         Lee, Kevin "On the Road with Atom Boy." Lagniappe Weekly, 

                                         Dec. 22, 2015 

                                         http://lagniappemobile.com/road-atom-boy/

                                         Harrison, Thomas B. “Mobile Museum of Art’s ‘Shared                 

                                         Expressions’ exhibit reveals depth, talent of Gulf Coast artists.”                    

                                         Mobile Press-Register, August 08, 2011                                                          

                                         http://blog.al.com/entertainment-press   

                                         register/2011/08/shared_expressions_exhibit_rev.html