This is a 30 ft long 8 ft wide 25 ft tall teeter totter with a giant burning star atop it. I was the assistant fabricator to artist Charlie Smith. I assisted in the fabrication, including cutting and welding of various types of steel and transporting the piece to Black Rock City, Nevada.
Summary
Background in industrial trades including: construction, fabrication, ARC and MIG welding, oxyacetylene and plasma cutting, and hands on experience with various mechanical tools. Dexterous hands. Strong work ethic and able to work well with others.
Credits
6/12 – 9/12
Propmaker – 24/7 Timestar
Sparseland, LLC Details
6/12 – 9/12
4/12 – 6/12
Propmaker (Assistant) – The Great Googa Mooga
Sparseland, LLC Details
4/12 – 6/12
This was a 22x8x13 sculpture that was commissioned for The Great Googa Mooga food festival in Brooklyn, NY. It was giant steel pig that housed a rotisserie that roasted an actual pig. I assisted in fabrication and transport of the piece.
11/11 – 1/12
Gaffer – The Sinner Act II
Film (Feature-length) — Melted Pictures Details
11/11 – 1/12
Worked as a gaffer on this project as well as other P.A. duties.
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Education
Class of '4
The Art Institute of Atlanta
B.F.A. in Graphic Design
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