ICKIE Photography

"More Than Enough" Self Portrait Photograph taken by Mickie @ Vinos. Little Rock, AR

 

 

*2018 - Walk on in the featured film "Game Of One" Hollywood Production still under production.

 

*2018 - current - America Martin Studio Manager - • job includes Supervising artworks for shipping in preparation for exhibitions,

admin. work, Art handling in organizing and cataloging art works

 

*2017 -2018 - Publicist for Black eye gallery -  Contemporary Photography Gallery - • Platforms created for publicity placement with: 'Lens Culture';

reaching a monthly audience of over 2.5 million, Bauer Media with 6.6 Million magazine readers, The Eye of Photography, Capture Magazine and more

 

 *2017- 2018 - National Manager - Strategic Partner for Art SHINE Gallery in Chippendale Sydney, Australia.

This includes developing  local connections for Cross Marketing and Strategic Partnerships

. PR work for marking of the gallery.

Product managing. Networking for the art openings.

Highlighting the openings with photography and editorial for social media outlets.

 

*06 - 2017 - Published photographs in the Sydney Morning Herold Sunday Special Edition

 

*04 - 2017 - Published photographs in the Sydney Morning Herold Sunday Special Edition

 

*01 - 02.2017 - 01.27.2016 - A contributor to Eugenia Lims "Artificial Islands" @ First Draft Gallery NSW Sydney, Australia

 

*12.07.2016 - INVOLVED IN A GROUP EXHIBITION: "Guess Who" @ Wellington St. Projects. Chippendale Sydney, Australia

 

*11.2016 - Published "Love is Love" article and photographs on-line - in LOTL Magazine in Sydney, Australia

 

*12.10.2015 - 02.2015 - INVOLVED IN A GROUP EXHIBITION: "SNAP TO GRID" @ THE LOS ANGELES CENTER FOR DIGITAL ART.

 

*06.2016 - Photographs chosen to be digitally displayed in 5th Annual Exposure Awards @ the Louvre Museum in Paris.

 

*2014 - 2015 - *2014 - 2015 - Owner and Curator of THE MISFIT GALLERY .com in THE BISHOP ARTS DISTRICT Dallas, TX.

 Gained local media coverage in The Dallas Morning News as well as The Advocate.

 (interviewed for media coverage watch by hitting links on Bio page)

Represented over 20 artists, produced, curated and operated an exhibition every month.

Integrated new elements for public awareness on contributing to the arts as well as charities.

 

*2013 - 2014 - WORKED on LIGHTING WITH INTERNATIONAL FASHION PHOTOGRAPHER

MARKUS KLINKO. ON LOCATION: HOLLYWOOD HILLS, California

 

*7.2013 - 10.2013 - "The Story of the Creative" Exhibition located at: 26-19 Jackson Ave. Long Island City, NY 11101

Photograph chosen to be a part of a collaborative of "6 hours untouched and unrivaled one of the largest digital mapping

ever attempted in New York, able to be seen projected from all corners of NY" *

Opening reception July 25, 2013  – The Story of the Creative, a large exhibit has been

opened at Angel Orensanz Foundation for Arts, Manhattan, NYC. "The Opening itself gathered

 artists and their guests from various states and countries. It took about two hours to enter

the Opening Exhibition for so many visitors were eager to see the diverse artworks presented on

digital large screens located at the perimeter of the former cathedral converted

 into an exhibition space. It added mystery and excitement to the whole show."

 

*2011 - 2012 - General Manager @ Lola's Martini Lounge in West Hollywood. Oversaw all operations in the restaurant and club,

 including all in house productions. Events included live bands, DJ and fashion shows. 10 yrs @ Hillstone before the GM position.

 

*2011 - 2012 - Graphic Designer for JEMM Magazine. Located on Hollywood Blvd.

An advocate magazine to educate people about the medical and legal issues in the cannabis industry.

 

*2009 - 2010 - Graphic Designer for Stretch Production/ Redi Auto Sport

 

*06.2009 - 06.2007 - Produced, wrote & directed Part 1 "Expect the Unaccepted" Part 2 "Follow Me"

Part 3 "Exchange"  of Face Underground production in Hollywood CA.@

 7600 Melrose Ave. LA,CA. A collaboration live art performance that incorporated actors, painters and musicians.

 

*2007 to current - Developed Face Underground.com An Avant-garde Production /

 Publication Company. Focuses on underground theater productions and graphic design for indie artists.

 

*2006 - 2007 Graphic Designer for Melbert Design Group worked with sublimation printing.

 

*10.2006 - Displayed paintings & photography for the launch of Sphere Magazine @ The Knitting Factory. 7021 Hollywood Blvd. LA, CA www.spherelife.com

 

*06 - 08.2004 - Solo Art Show in Deep Elm @ The Art Bar "Face Me" a collage and painting series.

 

*05.2003 Freelance Photographer for Malibu Times.

 

*01 - 03.2003 - Photography sold and donated money back to The Arkansas Art Center.org  / Museum

 

*07.2003 - Photographer assistant to Tim Boole with Paper City. Also an event photographer for Paper City in Dallas. www.timboole.com

 

*2002 Permanently has 2 abstract paintings in The Mark Abernathy Collection.

 

*06 - 08. 2001 Solo Art Exhibition Gallery Cafe D Photography "Fast Life" Little Rock, AR

 

*2001 Was accepted of representation By Agora Gallery in Soho NY,NY.

 

*2000 Bachelor of Visual Arts from University of North Texas focus on Graphic Design and Photography.

 

*05 - 07.1999 A digital chromogenic print honourable mention in The Annual Vortman Competition judged by The Dallas Museum of Art.

 

*03 - 05.1998 Group Show in Denton, TX @ The Oak Gallery "Pin Me" series of silver gelatin prints.

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