CURRICULUM vitae
Education
University of Glasgow, Class of 2020, PgCert Human Anatomy
Lawrence University, Class of 2017, B.A. Biology and Studio Art
Illustration History Highlights
Mind-Body Awareness for Singers: Unleashing Optimal Performance, Karen Leigh-Post, 2014, Sagittal view of head and neck
Zoopharmacognasy of Madagascar, Personal Project, 2014, Medicinal botany used by native populations and lemurs of Madagascar’s Southeastern rainforests
Mira’s Big Day of Wonder, Anne Brataas/The Story Laboratory, 2016, Various detailed border artwork for pre-existing children’s book illustrations
The Larynx, Julie Conzemious, 2017, Poster featuring larynx anatomy for use in vocal training
Rhinoplasty Diagrams, James A. Hoffman M.D. Cosmetic Surgery, 2019, Diagrams designed specifically to educate patients on the intricacies and outcomes of rhinoplasty
Grave Depth Differentiation, Funeral Consumer’s Alliance of Minnesota/Personal Project, 2019, Diagram for use in educational pamphlet featuring the differences between traditional and conservation burial practices
Employment History
Scientific Illustrator| Self Employed | Minneapolis, MN | 2013 - Current
Promoting client communication and attainability of complex concepts
Strong familiarity with human and animal anatomy, general biological sciences and healthcare practices
Past collaborations include The Minnesota Funeral Consumer’s Alliance (Grave Depth, 2019), cosmetic surgeons (Rhinoplasty Diagrams, 2019) and educators (The Larynx, 2017)
Production Artist | Mercury Mosaics and Tile Co. | Minneapolis, MN | Oct 2017 – July 2019
Tile Elf – Making, glazing, firing, and preparing tile for custom mosaic design
Sales Apprentice – Chatting with customers about design options, initiating sales through digital platforms, promoting Mercury Mosaics online
Shipping Department Lead – Packing and shipping tile, ensuring international trade laws are respected, ordering supplies, tile quality control
Mobile Art Gallery Activator | ArtReach St. Croix| Stillwater, MN | Aug – Oct 2017
Engaged visitors to enter and explore the mobile gallery space, as well as inform them of other local art events and fairs taking place during the season
Artist Collaborator | The Story Laboratory, LLC | Saint Paul, MN | June 2015-July 2019 .
Illustrator – Mira’s Big Day of Wonder, a children’s book written for 3 age levels with a focus on discovering the natural world
Event Planner – Organized, planned and coordinated community children’s learning event; made props, designed activities, coordinated live animal “guest appearance”
Art Counselor | University Club, Saint Paul, MN | Summer 2017
Acted as substitute and created and directed botanical and animal drawing classes for Camp UClub, ages 11-14
Wriston Art Center Building Monitor | Lawrence University | Winter 2016-Fall 2017 \
Directed visitors
Maintained safety
Exhibition History
Living in Our Bodies, Minneapolis, MN, Dec 21st 2019
Happy Hour, The Wormfarm Institute, Reedsburg, WI, October 2019
Art-A-Whirl, The Thorp Building, Minneapolis, MN, May 2019
Art-A-Whirl, The Thorp Building, Minneapolis, MN, May 2018
Sleep and Dream Research Conference Art Show, The Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, November 2017
Senior Show Lawrence University, Appleton WI, May 2017
More Than Coincidence/Combinations in Clay, South Texas College, Art Building B Gallery, McAllen, TX, May 2017
A Fine Specimen, The Mudd Gallery, Lawrence University, Appleton, WI March/April 2017
Pizza Planet III, Pop-up Gallery, Lawrence University, Appleton, WI 2017
This is It: Junior Studio Art Practicum Show, Lawrence University, Appleton, WI May 2016
The Rabbit Pop-Up Gallery, Appleton, WI, 2016
Lumen, The Rabbit Pop-Up Gallery, Appleton, WI, 2015
Pizza Planet I, Pop-up Gallery, Lawrence University, Appleton, WI 2015
Untitled Solo Show St Andrews Church, Mahtomedi, MN 2013
The Best 100 Argyle Zebra Gallery, Minneapolis, MN 2013
Untitled Solo Show St Andrews Church, Mahtomedi, MN 2012
The Best 100 Argyle Zebra Gallery, Minneapolis, MN 2012
Untitled Solo Show St Andrews Church, Mahtomedi, MN 2011
The Best 100 Argyle Zebra Gallery, Minneapolis, MN 2011
Untitled Solo Show St Andrews Church, Mahtomedi, MN 2010
Residencies
Wormfarm Institute Reedsburg, WI | August 1st- October 15th, 2019
Digital Press
Street Anatomy Ruiz, Vanessa (2016) Pseudo-Mysticism of Lexi Ames
This Isn’t Happiness Nidzgorski, Peter (2016) Anatomically Correct
The Demented Cocktail Singular, Laura (2016) Belleza Interior de Lexi Ames
Young Space Mothes, Kate (2015) Lexi Ames
Honors and Awards
Elizabeth Richardson Studio Art Award, 2017
Studio Art Senior Experience Grant, Lawrence University, 2017
Dean’s List, Lawrence University 2015-2016