Curriculum Vitae
Kristin Stransky kristinstransky@gmail.com kristinstransky.com @kstran07 on.fb.me/1bx2gYP vimeo.com/kstran07 EducationM.F.A. projected 2014 University of Denver, Denver, CO. Emergent Digital Practices (EDP) GPA: 3.98/4.0
B.F.A. 2007 Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame, IN.
Sculpture/Fibers GPA: 3.8/4.0 Summa Cum Laude
Related Experience
2013-Present Adjunct Professor
Emergent Digital Practices, University of Denver, Denver, CO.
Teacher of record for Imaging in Fall 2013, Coding for Winter 2014, and developed a new class, Wearable Technologies for Spring 2014.
2011-Present Artists’ Assistant
Laleh Mehran and Christopher Coleman
Assisted in assembly and installation at #IR14 AoIR
Helped install W3fi at Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art. Helped perform Men of God, Men of Nature at Denver Art Museum. Helped create W3fi for the 404 festival.
2011-2013 Graduate Teaching Assistant
Emergent Digital Practices, University of Denver, Denver, CO.
Performed various tasks related to the support of the Electronic Media Arts and Design program, and acted as teaching assistant for Professor Laleh Mehran’s Designing Social Awareness and Video Art classes. Major tasks included inventory for the equipment check out closet, equipment checkout, management and establishing protocol for studio space reservation.
2011-2012 Graphic Designer
Office of the Dean, College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Denver, Denver, CO.
Performed receptionist duties and created logos, booklets, brochures, flyers and various other print materials.
2013, 2011 Hamilton Visiting Artist Internship
School of Art and Art History, University of Denver, Denver, CO.
Recorded and edited video content for the University of Denver and the Denver Art Museum for visiting artists in the series. A video was captured and edited for Rupprecht Matthies’s ¿Being Home? installation at the Denver
Curriculum Vitae
Kristin Stransky kristinstransky@gmail.com kristinstransky.com @kstran07 on.fb.me/1bx2gYP vimeo.com/kstran07Art Museum. Additionally, I acted as intern for Annica Cuppetelli and Cristobal Mendoza in 2013 for their exhibition at the Denver Art Museum. 2007-2011 Graphic, Web, and User Interface (UI) Designer and Developer
Innoprise Software, Inc., Broomfield, CO.
Updated and redesigned logo, website, and marketing materials for Innoprise and multiple clients. Updating Innoprise website, and client websites. Designing developing UIs, prototyping software, and UI customization for clients. Leading Citizen Access team to develop new software product. Working with clients to create requirements, timelines, provide customer service, support, and create documentation.
2005-2007 ResNet Manager and Residential Computer Consultant (RCC) Information Technology, Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame, IN.
Managed and helped RCCs with advanced student computer issues they were having. Helped students with computer problems and setup.
Honors/Awards
Grants 2013 AHSS Travel and Research Grant University of Denver, Denver, CO.
Grant to accommodate thesis exhibition purchases, such as a 3D printer and electronics and travel to Moreau Art Galleries Exhibition.
2012 Humanities Institute Travel and Research Grant University of Denver, Denver, CO.
Grant to accommodate travel to ISEA 2012 and purchase dye sublimation equipment.
2006 SISTAR Grant, Center for Academic Innovation Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame, IN.
Research conducted with Prof. Tourtillotte,
culminated in an exhibition of faculty and student work presentation of research and experiences.
2006 Intercultural Travel Grant,
Center for Women’s InterCultural Leadership Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame, IN.
Attended Transmediale.06 Digital Arts Festival in Berlin with Prof. Hoefle, Prof. Tourtillotte, and Emily Fannon. Created g.Volt identity, website/blog, and bookmarks.
Curriculum Vitae
Kristin Stransky kristinstransky@gmail.com kristinstransky.com @kstran07 on.fb.me/1bx2gYP vimeo.com/kstran07Awards 2013 Best in Show, USA Pro Cycling Challenge Bike Art Denver International Airport
Best in Show award for the Steamboat Springs art bike as part of the USA Pro Cycling Challenge
2011 DU ART! Outstanding Student Award DU ART!, University of Denver, Denver, CO.
Achievement in the School of Art and Art History 2007 Saint Luke’s Medal
Department of Art, Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame, IN. Distinguished Achievement in the Department of Art Assistantships 2011-2013 Graduate Teaching Assistant
Emergent Digital Practices, University of Denver, Denver, CO. Performed various tasks related to the support of the
Electronic Media Arts and Design program, and acted as teaching assistant for Professor Laleh Mehran’s Designing Social Awareness and Video Art classes. Major tasks included inventory for the equipment check out closet, equipment checkout, management and establishing protocol for studio space reservation.
2004-2007 Teaching Assistantship, Fibers Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame, IN. 2005-2007 Art Department Website Maintenance
Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame, IN. 2004-2005 Gallery Assistant
Hammes Gallery, Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame, IN.
Shows and Exhibitions
Solo April 2014 common/myths
Plus Gallery, Denver, CO
Curriculum Vitae
Kristin Stransky kristinstransky@gmail.com kristinstransky.com @kstran07 on.fb.me/1bx2gYP vimeo.com/kstran07 2013 bone machineMoreau Art Galleries, Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame, IN. Exhibition that includes multiple installation pieces including
masturcation, slang and titscape. Work by Marilyn Minter was shown in the adjoining gallery.
2007 Senior Comprehensive Exhibition: Standards
Hammes Gallery, Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame, IN. Interactive fibers and Flash gaming environment discussing perceptions and morality using the context of Aesop’s Fables and Classical mythology hybrids.
2007 SISTAR Grant Exhibition: Innardactions and Captured Images : The Pace and Pattern of Change
Hammes Gallery, Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame, IN. Installation with sculptural and fiber oriented purses,
electronic components and projection discussing gender roles and internal perceptions of these roles.
Group 2013 slang, titscape, #youDidntMeanWhatYouSay
Association of Internet Researchers, International Conference, Denver CO
2013 Steamboat Springs, USA Pro Cycling Challenge Bike Art
Best in Show
PlatteForum, Denver, CO Opening of public art bike. 2013 #youDidntMeanWhatYouSay
National Conference for Media Reform, Denver, CO 2012 Undulate: masturcation
Studio Theatre, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO Inflatable projection surface installation with manipulated video discussing corporeal orifices in public and private. 2011 re:pulse
Hypercube, University of Denver, Denver, CO.
Collaborative installation utilizing sensors, stuffed forms, and audio and video manipulation in Max MSP/Jitter that explores attraction and repulsion.
Curriculum Vitae
Kristin Stransky kristinstransky@gmail.com kristinstransky.com @kstran07 on.fb.me/1bx2gYP vimeo.com/kstran072005 IVW: LAB - Missteps
Hammes Gallery, Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame, IN.
Video animation exploring paranoia and personal boundaries of safety.
2003 Mapmaking Identity
Sister Rosaire Gallery, Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame, IN. Light-based sculptural installation exploring life stages and the contamination of previous experience on future
experience.
Juried/Public 2013 Steamboat Springs, USA Pro Cycling Challenge Bike Art,
Best in Show
Denver International Airport, Denver, CO
Public art bike was displayed through the month of August on baggage claim 16 in the West terminal. Small character
modeling by Audrey Seiler. Won Best in Show award. 2007 Annual Juried Student Art Show – Native American Philosophy
Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame, IN. Wool felt slippers with gravel in the soles 2006 Annual Juried Student Art Show
Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame, IN. Second Place – Missteps
2005 Underneath It All - National Juried Art Show Memorial Regional Cancer Center
Third Place – Beholder
Crocheted bra with bleach discharge. 2005 Annual Juried Student Art Show
Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame, IN. Best in Show Award – Bait
Sewn purse with plastic bait worms and reactive glue. 2004 Annual Juried Student Art Show
Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame, IN. Invitations 2012 Prix Ars Electronica – [the next idea] grant
Curriculum Vitae
Kristin Stransky kristinstransky@gmail.com kristinstransky.com @kstran07 on.fb.me/1bx2gYP vimeo.com/kstran072011 Prix Ars Electronica – [the next idea] grant
Personal invitation to submit intraInter socialite for [the next idea] grant
Talks/Panels/Workshops
Workshop May 2014 Workshop and Gallery Talk: 3D printing Plus Gallery, Denver, CO
Upcoming demonstration about 3D printing and gallery talk about my exhibition, common/myths.
2013 Workshop and Gallery Talk: bone machine and wearables Moreau Art Galleries, Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame, IN Gave an introduction to wearables and electronics followed by a gallery talk about my exhibition, bone machine.
Talk 2012 Artist’s Talk: Bone Machine
International Symposium on Electronic Art ISEA 2012, September 19-24, Albuquerque, NM Gave an artist’s talk on my current research Panel 2014 3D Printing Roundtable
NMC @ CAA
New Media Caucus, February 13, 2014 , Chicago, IL Selected panelist for presentation and discussion 2011 Emotion Studies in a Contemporary Art Debate
International Symposium on Electronic Art ISEA 2011, September 14-21, Istanbul, Turkey
Selected panelist for paper and artwork, intraInter socialite
Chair 2011 Wearable Technologies
International Symposium on Electronic Art ISEA 2011, September 14-21, Istanbul, Turkey Selected paper chair for paper session Collections
Public 2013 Denver International Airport Permanent Art Collection Denver, CO.
Curriculum Vitae
Kristin Stransky kristinstransky@gmail.com kristinstransky.com @kstran07 on.fb.me/1bx2gYP vimeo.com/kstran07 2007 Health ServicesSaint Mary’s College, Notre Dame, IN.
Untitled
Private 2007 Dr. Etta K. Nevel South Bend, IN.
Untitled
Publications/Interviews
2014 Adafruit 3D Printing Thursday Featured Artist http://www.adafruit.com/blog/?s=kristin+stransky 2013 The Observer
Newspaper interview about the bone machine exhibition at Moreau Art Galleries and artistic practice.
2013 Westword
Blog article in Westword about the USA Pro Cycling Challenge Art Bikes. Our Steamboat Springs bike is the featured photo. http://blogs.westword.com/showandtell/2013/08/bicycle_art_ri des_into_denver.php
2013 The Denver Post
Blog article in The Denver Post about the USA Pro Cycling Challenge Art Bikes. Our Steamboat Springs bike is a featured piece and is discussed.
http://blogs.denverpost.com/artmosphere/2013/07/26/usa-pro-challenge-gets-artful-at-dia/10171/
2013 untitled art show
Internet radio show interview about contemporary art in the Denver area. Interviewed about the Steamboat Springs bike and general art practice. Erik Isaac and Jimmy Sellars,
interviewers. untitledartshow.com 2012 Prix Ars Electronica [the next idea] grant blog
intraInter socialite: Emoticon Jacket with LCD screen
Submission featured on blog
http://www.aec.at/nextidea/intrainter-socialite/ 2011 Expressions AHSS Newsletter
College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Denver, Denver, CO.
Curriculum Vitae
Kristin Stransky kristinstransky@gmail.com kristinstransky.com @kstran07 on.fb.me/1bx2gYP vimeo.com/kstran07Artwork featured in monthly newsletter
2011 intraInter socialite: Emoticon Jacket with LCD screen
Multiple publications and online entries were created in response to the Instructable created about the project. Instructables.com: http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-an-Emoticon-Jacket-with-LCD-screen/ PC World: http://www.pcworld.com/article/222015/geeky_jacket_displays _texts_for_interpersonal_interaction.html
The Creator’s Project:
http://thecreatorsproject.com/blog/put-your-emoticon-where-your-mouth-is-instructables-how-to
Adafruit Blog:
http://www.adafruit.com/blog/2011/04/06/how-to-make-an-emoticon-jacket-with-lcd-screen/
University Freshman Engineering Projects:
http://www2.binghamton.edu/watson/programs/academic-departments/engineering-design/people/eddnews.html Practical eCommerce: http://www.practicalecommerce.com/articles/2708-5-Blogging-Ideas-to-Engage-Customers PORTFOLI: http://portfo.li/diy/1725522-how-to-make-an-emoticon-jacket-with-lcd-screen