Art by Medium: Cedar

A sculptural piece using Alaskan cedar, acrylic, and found objects by Joe Brubaker.

"MASSON" Sculptural Chair 38" x 26" x 26" inch by Grigorii Gorkovenko MATERIAL: solid wood / cedar / hand carved COLOR: black MASSON CHAIR BLACK SHELL A massive wooden chair, penet...

An original conceptual hand carved and joined wood wall sculpture by Kevin Kegler, made with basswood, shou sugi ban, copper leaf. Kevin Kegler has been a visual artist and graphic ...

Shady Lane, Polly Adams Sutton, western red cedar bark, dyed ash, wire, cane, 16” x 12” x 9”, 2006. This abstract woven and caned bentwood basket is...

Jensen’s primitive wooden carvings draw on his Scandinavian heritage as well as his contemporary experience with the landscape in the form of the...

McGeehan is self-taught. As a child she was denied art lessons but instead fueled her own career as a sculptor. Her work is an example of the great potential that lies with us all. M...

‘I carry on a conversation with my work in the studio. The conversation is private, between me, and my materials, and would likely not be understood by an outsider. It is my hope tha...

Joe Brubaker received his B.A. from Sacramento State University, then attended UCLA where he earned his MA and MFA. Joe describes his work in the following words, "My work ranges f...

Abstract sculptural wall art made of white Alaskan cedar and milk paint.

An original conceptual hand carved and joined wood wall sculpture by Kevin Kegler. This work is made with white cedar that has been hand colored with ink. This work is currently fe...

Pájaro Gómez 0195 Serie Nexo 2, 2015 Stainless steel and cedar wood 74h x 55.10w x 13.40d in 187.96h x 139.95w x 34.04d cm

Horizon by artist Brandon Reese is a contemporary designed brown and neutral in color abstract sculpture with birch base made with stoneware, sycamore, charred cedar and measures 62 x 26 x 11 and is priced at $15,500. *Detail images upon request* Brandon Reese’s focus on experimentation and varying techniques relates to his belief that the best part of life is the process, “My art wears the fingerprints, cuts, dents and other texturing as a roadmap and documentation of its creation.” He works primarily with stoneware and porcelain. Reese’s most recent pieces combine salt-glazed stoneware and reclaimed native wood. His work is predominately known for its simple, familiar forms created in a variety of methods and at such large scales that the pieces push the traditional boundaries of ceramic art. PERSONAL Birth date: April 12, 1973 Birthplace: Manhattan, Kansas (USA) EDUCATION 1997 - 1999 M.F.A. Ceramics. Bowling Green State University. Bowling Green, OH. Spring 1996 Post Undergraduate Study - Ceramic sculpture. Kansas City Art Institute. Kansas City, MO. 1992 - 1995 B.F.A. Sculpture. Kansas City Art Institute. Kansas City, MO. 1991 - 1992 Art Major. Cameron University. Lawton, OK. ACADEMIC POSITIONS 2007 – Present Associate Professor – Ceramics Department. Promoted with tenure. 2002 – 2007 Assistant Professor - Ceramics Department. Conceptual and technical instructor for all levels of ceramics ranging from Beginning Ceramics through Advanced Ceramics, as well as for 3D Methods. Area Head, Ceramics (2002-present) Overseeing budget, creating course structure, mixing and calculating glazes and slips, mixing clay, firing electric, gas, and raku kilns, building and maintaining equipment, ordering materials and supplies, advising students about degree course work and maintaining studio facilities. Oklahoma State University. Stillwater, OK. 2001 – 2002 Visiting Assistant Professor. Conceptual and technical instructor for all levels of ceramics ranging from Beginning Ceramics through Advanced Ceramics, as well as for 3D Methods and Drawing I. Oversaw budget, created course structure, mixed glazes and slips, mixed clay, fired electric and gas kilns, reconstructed equipment, ordered materials and supplies, and maintained studio facilities. Academic Advisor - Advised and enrolled students for art history and all studio areas regarding their degree course plan. Liaison between the Arts & Sciences Academic Advisement offices. Oklahoma State University. Stillwater, OK. 2000 – 2001 Academic Advisor to the Art Department. Advised and enrolled students for art history and all studio areas regarding their degree course plan. Liaison between the Arts & Sciences Academic Advisement offices. Conceptual and technical instructor for all levels of ceramics ranging from Beginning Ceramics through Advanced Ceramics, as well as for 3D Methods and Drawing I. Oversaw budget, created course structure, mixed glazes and slips, mixed clay, fired electric and gas kilns, reconstructed equipment, ordered materials and supplies, and maintained studio facilities. Oklahoma State University. Stillwater, OK. 1999 - 2000 Visiting Assistant Professor. Conceptual and technical instructor for Drawing I, Design, and 3D Design. Oversaw course structure and ordered studio materials. Oklahoma State University. Stillwater, OK. 1999 - 1999 Ceramics Adjunct Instructor. Conceptual and technical instructor for Ceramics I and Ceramics II. Mixed glazes and slips, mixed clay, fired electric, wood and gas kilns and maintained studio. Bowling Green State University. Bowling Green, OH. PROFESSIONAL APPRENTICESHIPS 1999 Assistant to Artist. Peter Voulkos. Made and prepared clay for Peter Voulkos and participated in the firing of his work as well. Bowling Green State University. Bowling Green, OH. Assistant to Artist. Jun Kaneko. Assisted Jun Kaneko in the construction of five dangos and several smaller works. Participated in the drying and firing processes of his sculpture pieces in both wood kiln and salt kiln. Bowling Green State University. Bowling Green, OH.  1998  Assistant to Artist. Don Reitz. Made and prepared clay and helped in the bisque fire of Don Reitz’s work made in demonstrations given at Bowling Green State University. Bowling Green, OH. Assistant to Artist. Dan Anderson. Made and prepared clay used in demonstrations given by Dan Anderson at Bowling Green State University. Bowling Green, OH. 1996 - 1997 Studio Apprentice. Jim Leedy. Maintained studio, threw large platters and cylindrical forms on wheel from which wall pieces and sculptures were made, bisqued and salt-fired work. Aided in crating, unpacking, and setting up shows in the Leedy-Voulkos Art Center. Kansas City, MO. SELECTED EXHIBITIONS 2013 Brandon Reese & Brenda Zappitell, Aberson Exhibits. Tulsa, OK 2012 White, Aberson Exhibits. Tulsa, OK. (group) New works, Gebert Gallery, Venice, CA. (group) Art Now, City Arts Center. Oklahoma City, OK. (group) 2011 Brandon Reese: Sculpture, Aberson Exhibits. Tulsa, OK. (solo) Café City Arts: Go, City Arts Center. OKC, OK. (group) Robert Rauchenberg: featuring Brandon Reese, Aberson Exhibits. Tulsa, OK. Holiday Show, Aberson Exhibits. Tulsa, OK. (group) Gallery Artist Group Show, Gebert Gallery. Venice, CA. (group) LA Art Show, LA Convention Center. Los Angeles, CA. (group) Anniversary Show, Gebert Contemporary. Scottsdale, AZ. (group) 2010 Brandon Reese: New Sculpture, Gebert Contemporary. Santa Fe, NM. (solo) Group Show, Gebert Gallery. Venice, CA. (group) Anniversary Show, Gebert Gallery. Venice, CA. (group) LA Art Show, LA Convention Center. Los Angeles, CA. (group) Gallery Abstraction Show, Gebert Contemporary. Scottsdale, AZ. (group) 100 @ 100, Dorothy Uber Bryan Gallery. Bowling Green, OH. (group) (Catalogue) 2009 Brandon Reese, Gebert Gallery. Venice, CA. (solo) Brandon Reese, Gebert Contemporary. Scottsdale, AZ. NCECA Conference. (solo) Oklahoma State University Art Faculty Annual, Gardiner Art Gallery. Stillwater, OK. (group) Sculpture and Prints, Gebert Contemporary. Scottsdale, AZ. (group) 2008 Opening Group Show, Gebert Gallery. Venice, CA. (group) Romantic Materialism, Untitled. Oklahoma City, OK. (3 person show, catalogue) Brandon Reese: Recent Works, Alexandre Hogue Gallery. Tulsa, OK. (solo) Oklahoma State University Art Faculty Annual, Gardiner Art Gallery. Stillwater, OK. (group) Gallery Artist Group Show, Chiaroscuro Gallery. Santa Fe, NM. (group) Ceramics and Painting, Chiaroscuro Gallery. Scottsdale, AZ. (group) 2007 Contemporary Abstraction, Ursa Contemporary Gallery. Santa Fe, NM. (group) Brandon Reese: New Works, Gebert Contemporary Gallery - Canyon Road. Santa Fe, NM. (solo) Brandon Reese: New Works, Chiaroscuro Gallery. Scottsdale, AZ. (solo) Brandon Reese: Ceramic Sculpture, Artsplace. Ponca City, OK. (solo) Oklahoma State University Art Faculty Annual, Gardiner Art Gallery. Stillwater, OK. (group) 2006 Salt-Glaze Ceramics 2006: 7th International Competition,Chambers of Trade and Crafts. Luneburg, Germany. (curated, touring, international) Salt-Glaze Ceramics 2006: 7th International Competition,Chambers of Trade and Crafts. Dusseldorf, Germany. (curated, touring, international) Oklahoma State University Art Faculty Annual, Gardiner Art Gallery. Stillwater, OK. (group) New Works, Chiaroscuro Gallery - Canyon Road Complex. Santa Fe, NM. (invitational, national, group) Salt-Glaze Ceramics 2006: 7th International Competition,Keramikmuseum Westerwald. Westerwald, Germany. (curated, touring, international) Salt-Glaze Ceramics 2006: 7th International Competition,Galerie Handwerk Koblenz. Koblenz, Germany. (curated: jurors - international panel, hardbound catalogue) Vision Makers 2006, Leslie Powell Gallery. Lawton, OK. (curated: juror - Mark Masuoka, regional, catalogue) Brandon Reese: New Work, Chiaroscuro Gallery. Scottsdale, AZ. (solo) 2005 Art Miami, Miami Beach Convention Center. Miami Beach, FL. (invitational, national, group) Oklahoma State University Art Faculty Annual, Gardiner Art Gallery. Stillwater, OK. (group) Chicago Contemporary and Classic, Navy Pier. Chicago, IL. (national, group) At That Moment, I Was an Artist, NCECA,Maryland Art Place. Baltimore, MD. (invitational, international, group) Brandon Reese: Ceramic Sculpture, Chiaroscuro Gallery. Scottsdale, AZ. (solo) 2004 Brandon Reese: New Works,Chiaroscuro Gallery - Monte Sol Complex. Santa Fe, NM. (solo) Oklahoma State University Art Faculty Annual, Gardiner Art Gallery. Stillwater, OK. (group) Brandon Reese: Arizona Debut, Chiaroscuro Gallery. Scottsdale, AZ. (solo) The First Taiwan Ceramics Biennale 2004,Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts. Southern Taiwan. (curated: jurors – international panel, catalogue) The First Taiwan Ceramics Biennale 2004, Taipei County Yingge Ceramics Museum. Taipei, Taiwan (curated: jurors – international panel, hard bound catalogue, CD) Vision Makers 2004, IAO Gallery. Oklahoma City, OK. (curated: juror – Diane Barber, regional) Brandon Reese, Raffine Interiors. Oklahoma City, OK. (invitational, two-person show) Trained, NCECA, Louis Schwitzer Center. Indianapolis, IN. (show proposal accepted by NCECA panel, three person show, national) 2003 Ceramics USA, University of North Texas Art Gallery. Denton, TX. (curated: juror - Doug Casebeer, national) Wichita National, Wichita Center for the Arts. Wichita, KS. (curated: juror - Josh DeWeese, national) Oklahoma Ceramics,IAO Gallery. Oklahoma City, OK. (invitational, regional) Cafe City Arts, Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition. Oklahoma City, OK. (invitational, regional) Brandon Reese: New Ceramic Sculpture, Mainsite Art Gallery. Norman, OK. (solo) Duality: Reese and Wille, University of Dayton. Dayton, OH. (two-person show) 2002 Awards of Excellence and Grant Recipient Exhibition, Northern Oklahoma College. Tonkawa, OK. (curated: juror – Betsy Senior, regional) Oklahoma State University Art Faculty Annual, Gardiner Art Gallery. Stillwater, OK. (group) 2002 Reese/Komarin, Peyton Wright Gallery. Santa Fe, NM. (two - person show) MOAK 2002, Springfield Art Museum. Springfield, MO (curated: juror – Alyson Stanfield, regional, catalogue) Red Heat, Alexander Hogue Gallery. Tulsa, OK. (curated: juror – Richard Notkin, national) Spring Contemporary Show, Peyton Wright Gallery. Santa Fe, NM. (group) Overview: Gallery Artists, NCECA, Sherry Leedy Contemporary Art. Kansas City, MO. (invitational, national, group) Peter Voulkos and Friends, Willard Wankleman Gallery. Bowling Green, OH. (invitational, national, group) Oklahoma State University Art Faculty Annual, Gardiner Art Gallery. Stillwater, OK. (group) East/West International Ceramic Invitational, NCECA, Filipino Cultural Center. Overland Park, KS. (invitational, international, group) Vision Makers: 2002, Fred Jones Jr. Art Museum. Norman, OK. (curated: juror – Lane Coulter, regional) 2001 Rendezvous 2001, The Museum of Nebraska Art. Kearney, NE. (curated: juror – Jake Jacobson, national) Bridges, Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition. Oklahoma City, OK. (solo) Oklahoma State University Art Faculty Annual, Gardiner Gallery. Stillwater, OK. (group) Seven State Biennial Exhibition,USAO Art Gallery & Leslie Powell Gallery. Chickasha, OK (curated: juror – A. Stanfield, regional, catalogue) Ceramics Sculpture Invitational, NCECA, Jewish Community Center. Charlotte, NC. (invitational, international, group) Clay Invitational, Art and Design Gallery. Springfield, MO. (invitational, national, group) KCAI Benefits Show, Bloch Gallery. Kansas City, MO. (group, catalogue) Cafe City Arts, Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition. Oklahoma City, OK. (invitational, regional, group) 2000 Brandon Reese: Ceramic Sculpture,Mainsite Art Gallery. Norman, OK. (solo) Oklahoma State University Art Faculty Annual, Gardiner Gallery. Stillwater, OK. (group) Brandon Reese: Two & Two, Leedy Voulkos Art Center. Kansas City, MO. (solo) Brandon Reese: One Mile Squared, NCECA, Artyard. Denver, CO. (solo) Thirteenth San Angelo National Ceramic Competition, San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts. San Angelo, TX. (curated: juror – Mathew Kangas, national, catalogue). Vision Makers: 2000, Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition. Oklahoma City, OK. (curated, regional) 1999 Holiday Show, Leedy Voulkos Art Center. Kansas City, MO. (invitational, group) Contemporary Clay: Master Teachers/Master Students, Fine Arts Center Galleries. Bowling Green, OH. (invitational, national, group, catalogue) Oklahoma State University Art Faculty Annual, Gardiner Gallery. Stillwater, OK. (group) Toledo Area Artist, Toledo Museum of Art. Toledo, OH. (curated, regional) Coming Into View: Emerging Craft Artists in Ohio, Ohio Craft Museum. Columbus, OH. (invitational, regional) Feats of Clay XII, Gladding McBean Terra Cotta Factory. Lincoln, CA. (curated: juror – Michael Lucero, national, catalogue) Art Space / Lima's 47th Annual Spring Show, Art Space. Lima, OH. (curated: jurors – Mark Moffett, David Lepo, regional) Thesis Exhibition, Dorothy Uber Bryan Gallery. Bowling Green, OH. (solo) Regional Student Juried Exhibition, NCECA, Columbus, OH. (curated, regional) 1998 Spectrum Art Gallery, Summer Show. Toledo, OH. (curated, regional) 1996 Kansas City Artist, Leedy Voulkos Art Center. Kansas City, MO. (group) KCAI Departmental Sculpture Show, Marietta Art Building. Kansas City, MO. (group) 1995 KCAI Senior Show, Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art. Kansas City, MO. (group) Sculptural Exhibition, City Market Art Space. Kansas City, MO. (group) PUBLICATIONS 2012 Brandon Reese. Art Now. Oklahoma City, OK. (catalogue) 2011 ARTslant Santa Fe: Brandon Reese: Sculpture. June/July Valley Guide 2011: Phoenix, AZ. Art in America 2011: Annual Guide to Museums, Galleries, & Artists (August 2011): 70,91,131,142. (gallery listings) 2010 Reese, Brandon. Club & Mallet. 100 @ 100. Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH.(catalogue) Reese, Brandon. Nelli. Pasatiempo. May, 2010. Reese, Brandon. R2. “Brandon Reese: New Sculpture”. Trend. Volume 10, Issue 4. (article and photos) Zimmerman, John. “The Structure of Things: The Scuplture of Brandon Reese”. Ceramics Monthly. February 2010. Art in America 2010: Annual Guide to Museums, Galleries, & Artists (August 2010): 68,87,134,134. (gallery listings) 2009 Reese, Brandon. Tamale. Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City Regional Art Collection. Kansas City, MO. (catalogue) Ute Junher. “Exploring L.A.’s Hippest Hoods”. Australian Press. Aug. 8-30, 2009. Reese, Brandon. Cocoon. Experiencing the New: Contemporary Forum. Phoenix Art Museum. Phoenix, AZ. (catalogue) “Sculptor Shapes Students”. Stillwater NewsPress. Stillwater, OK. Nov. 23, 2009. (article and photos) Art in America 2009: Annual Guide to Museums, Galleries, & Artists (August 2009): 68,95,180,255. (gallery listings) 2008 Reese, Brandon. Castle, Rush, Nelli, Shepard. Romantic Materialism. Oklahoma City, OK. (catalogue) Reese, Brandon. Wichita. Building a Collection: Contemporary Forum. Phoenix, AZ. (catalogue) Art in America 2008: Annual Guide to Museums, Galleries, Artists 7 (August 2008): 71,97,167,237. (gallery listings) “Ceramic Artist Discusses Solid Works.” The City Sentinel 13 Aug. 2008 “A Material World.” Downtown Monthly 7.7 (July 2008): 12. (article & photo) 2007 Reese, Brandon. Cooper. Contemporary Forum. (Feb. 2007): 8. (photo) Reese, Brandon. Veil White. Art Focus: Oklahoma. (Nov./Dec. 2007): cover & 19 (photos & article) Is This a Great State or What. New Channel 4. Aired October 26 & 28 (Featured documentary report) Reese, Brandon. Mint Veil, Loaves, Loretta, Journey. Opening Night. (Spring 2007): 2, 13-14. (photos) Reese, Brandon. Curly. Artbook (2007): IFC. (photo) 2006 Reese, Brandon. Feather. Salzbrand Keramik 2006. Koblenz, Germany. (hardbound catalogue) Art in America 2006: Annual Guide to Museums, Galleries, Artists 7 (August 2006): 73,144,168. (gallery listings) Reese, Brandon. Moses, Pillow Party, Prairie. Artbook (2006): 44. (photo) Vision Makers 2006. The Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition. Oklahoma City, OK. (catalogue) Reese, Brandon. Fields. Art Focus: Oklahoma. 21.2 (March/April 2006): 23. (photo) 2005 Art in America 2005: Annual Guide to Museums, Galleries, Artists 7 (August 2005): 77,143,166. (gallery listings) 2004 Art in America 2004: Annual Guide to Museums, Galleries, Artists 7 (August 2004): 157, 219. (gallery listings) Reese, Brandon. Moses, Prairie. Santa Fe: Trend 5.1 (Summer/Fall 2004): 13. (photo) “Brandon Reese, New Work.” Santa Fe New Mexican: Pasantiempo (Aug. 6, 2004). “Ceramic Sculpture, Brandon Reese.” THE: Magazine of the Arts (Aug. 1, 2004). “Reese at Chiaroscuro.” Artbook of the New West (spr./summer 2004). The First Taiwan Ceramics Biennale, Taipei, Taiwan. (hardbound catalogue) ”Brandon Reese.” METRO/AZ (Apr./May 2004): inside back cover. (photo) “Vision Makers.” Stillwater News Press 6 Feb. 2004: A13. 2003 Cain, Marcus. “Clay from the Middle Ground.” Ceramics: Art & Perception 52 (2003): 99. Watson, Tami. “One-man Show Opening at MAINSITE.” Pop (17 Jan. 2003). Gill, Peter. “MAINSITE Hosts Two Showings.” Oklahoma Daily (17 Jan. 2003). Brandenburg, John. “Sculptor Looks for Self.” The Daily Oklahoman 24 Jan. 2003. Jones, Preston. “Truth and Ceramics.” Oklahoma Gazette 23 Jan. 2003. Dillon, Pamela & Simmons, Carol. “Abstract Details, Abstract Forms.” Dayton Daily News 12 Jan. 2003. Dunn, Shari. “Reese’s Pieces.” Vanguard Inaugural (2003). 2002 Williams, Gerry. “Brandon Reese.” Studio Potter 130 (June 2002): 84-85. Reese, Brandon. Laya. Fine Art Galleries: Museums and Artists Winter (2002): 19. (photo) 2001 Reese, Brandon. Hymeneal. Cross Currents of Oklahoma 15.6 (Nov/Dec 2001): 14. (photo) Reese, Brandon. Field’s Interior. Cross Currents of Oklahoma 14.1 (Jan/Feb 2001: cover Brandenburg, John. “Two-man ‘Bridges’ Show Joins Artists.” The Daily Oklahoman 7 Dec. 2001. Core Concepts in Art CD-ROM, McGraw-Hill Publishing: Gilbert’s Living with Art, by Mark Getlein Art Across Time, by Laurie Schneider Adams Art Fundamentals, by Otto Ocvirk et al., Interiors, by Karla Nielson and David Taylor History of Western Art, by Laurie Schneider Adams Launching the Imagination, by Mary Stewart French, Bob. “Exploring Duality.” Cross Currents of Oklahoma (Jan-Feb 2001): 14. (cover Image) 2000 Brandenburg, John. “Solo Shows Identify Artists’ Personalities.” The Daily Oklahoman 10 Nov. 2000, sec. 7:B. “Abstract to the Max.” Vivid (Nov. 2000). “Brandon Reese: New Ceramic Sculpture.” The Daily Oklahoman 20 Oct. 2000. “Ceramic Sculpture.” Oklahoma Gazette 18 Oct. 2000:48-49. “Reese’s Pieces.” Pop (20 Oct. 2000): 12. Trafton, Robin. “Artist Expands the Boundaries of Ceramics.” The Kansas City Star 4 Aug. 2000:32. “Brandon Reese at the Leedy-Voulkos.” The Review (July 2000): 10. Brandenburg, John. “Exhibit Provides Artist Vision for All to View.” The Daily Oklahoman 28 Apr. 2000:5. 1999 Contemporary Clay: Master Teachers/Master Students, Fine Arts Gallery, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH. (Catalogue). “Clay Mania.” The Columbus Dispatch 9 Mar. 1999, sec. 8:F. Scott, Rebekah. “News of Art.” The Blade: Toledo, OH April 6 1999. Dupont, David. “BGSU Exhibit Breaks the Mold.” Sentinel-Tribune 21 October 1999:20. CONFERENCES / LECTURES / WORKSHOPS 2012 Steel Drawing. Workshop utilizing Rhino and a CNC plasma table. Stillwater, OK. (organizer) 2009 National council on Education for the Ceramic Arts (NCECA). Phoenix, AZ (solo exhibition) 2008 Romantic Materialism. Untitled Art Space. Oklahoma City, OK. (Guest lecturer) Alexandre Hogue Gallery. University of Tulsa. Tulsa, OK. (Guest lecturer) 2007 Oklahoma Art Institute. Quartz Mountain. Lonewolf, OK. (Ceramic instructor and guest lecturer) 2006 Large Scale Sculpture in a Small Scale Studio. Philbrook Museum of Art. Tulsa, OK. (Conducted Workshop) Spin Drift Creative.Stillwater, OK. (Guest lecturer) 2005 Mexican-Uzbek Workshop. Wes Watkins Center. Oklahoma State University. Stillwater, OK. (Workshop contributor) ISAS Arts Conference. Holland Hall. Tulsa, OK. (Conducted workshop / Critiqued student work) National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts (NCECA). “At That Moment, I Was an Artist.” Baltimore, MD. (Exhibitor) 2004 National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts (NCECA). “Trained.” Indianapolis, IN. (Exhibitor) 2003 Oklahoma Sculptural Society.Oklahoma City, OK. (Guest lecturer / Presented research) 2002 Awards of Excellence and Grant Recipient.Tonkawa, OK. (Guest lecturer / Exhibitor) 2002 National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts (NCECA). “Overview.” Kansas City, MO. (Exhibitor) Peter Voulkos and Friends.Bowling Green State University. Bowling Green, OH. (Conducted workshop / Guest lecturer / Presented research) University of Kansas. Lawrence, KS. (Guest lecturer / Presented research) 2001 National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts (NCECA). Jewish Community Center. Charlotte, NC. (Exhibitor) Buena Vista University. Storm Lake, IA. (Guest lecturer / Presented research) Drury University. Springfield, MO. (Guest lecturer / Presented research) 2000 National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts (NCECA). “One Mile Squared.” Denver, CO. (Exhibitor) National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts (NCECA). Denver, CO. (Presented research) 1999 Peter Voulkos and Jun Kaneko Workshop. Bowling Green State University. Bowling Green, OH. (Workshop assistant) Oklahoma State University. Stillwater, OK. (Presented research) National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts (NCECA). “Regional Student juried Exhibition.” Columbus, OH. (Exhibitor) National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts (NCECA). Columbus, OH. (Graduate panel) 1998 Black Swamp Arts Festival. Bowling Green, OH. (Conducted workshop) Don Reitz and Dan Anderson Workshop. Bowling Green State University. Bowling Green, OH. (Workshop assistant) 1997 Ohio Graduate Conference and Slide Talk. University of Ohio. Athens, OH. (Presented research) 1996 Clay Azart 10 + 1 Tozan Kiln Conference. Flagstaff, AZ. (Conference participant) 1994 Earth Movers: Leedy, Voulkos and Autio. Leedy Voulkos Art Center. Kansas City, MO. (Conference participant) SELECTED COLLECTIONS / COMMISSIONS 2008 Jacob. Bryan Cave Firm Saint Louis, MO. (Ceramic sculpture, Permanent Collection) 2007 Tamale Kansas City Federal Building Kansas City, MO. (Ceramic sculpture, Permanent Collection) 2004 Vivian Taipei County Yingge Ceramics Museum Taipei, Taiwan. (Ceramic sculpture, Permanent Collection) 2002 Cone #1 University of Science and Art of Oklahoma Chickasha, OK. (Ceramic sculpture, Permanent Collection) 1999 Direction Bowling Green State University Bowling Green, OH. (Ceramic sculpture, Public Collection) 1996 Eos H&R Block World Headquarters Kansas City, MO. (Ceramic sculpture, Corporate Collection) 1995 Echo Rockhurst College Kansas City, MO. (Bronze sculpture, Competitive Commission) Cerner Project Cerner Corporation Kansas City, MO. (Large outdoor sculpture Competitive Commission) AWARDS 2007 Oklahoma Artist Fellowship. Oklahoma Visual Artist Coalition. Oklahoma City, OK. (one of two $5,000 in state of Oklahoma) Arts and Science Summer Research Supplemental +1 Programs Grant Recipient. Oklahoma State University. Stillwater, OK. (One month’s salary for summer research of wood kilns and production of work with those kilns plus $1,000 for traveling to Flagstaff, AZ for this research.) 2006 Finalist Salzbrand Keramik 2006 - Salzbrand Keramik 2006. Galerie Handwerk Koblenz. Koblenz, Germany. 2005 Arts Educator of the Year Award - Niche Magazine nominee. Philadelphia Buyer’s Market of American Craft. Philadelphia, PA. 2004 Finalist First Taiwan Ceramics Biennale 2004 - First Taiwan Ceramics Biennale 2004. Taipei County Yingge Ceramics Museum. Taipei, Taiwan. Honorable Mention - Wichita National. Wichita Center for the Arts. Wichita, KS. Juror - Josh DeWeese. 2002 2002 Award of Excellence and Grant Recipient. Oklahoma Visual Artist Coalition. Oklahoma City, OK. (Competitive award given to three artists in the state of Oklahoma. $3,000) 1999 Coming into View: Emerging Craft Artist of Ohio. Ohio Craft Museum. Columbus, OH. (Selected as one of the top five emerging artists in Ohio.) Promotional Poster. NCECA student show. Columbus, OH. 1997 - 1999 Honor Roll. Bowling Green State University. Bowling Green, OH. Graduate Teaching Assistantship. Bowling Green State University. Bowling Green, OH. 1995 Dean’s List. Kansas City Art Institute. Kansas City, MO. 1992 Competitive Scholarship. Kansas City Art Institute. Kansas City, MO. 1992 Outstanding Freshman in the Field of Art. Cameron University. Lawton, OK. 1991 Competitive Scholarship. Cameron University. Lawton, OK. GRANTS / MAJOR RESEARCH PROJECTS 2011 Arts and Sciences / Arts and Humanities Lectures Series Grant. $4800 2010 Arts & Science Research Travel Grant. Oklahoma State University. Stillwater, OK. (Awarded $500 to travel to Tempe, AZ to research with faculty at AZ state) 2009 Arts & Science Research Travel Grant. Oklahoma State University. Stillwater, OK. (Awarded $500 for shipment of artwork and travel expenses for a solo show in Scottsdale, AZ during NCECA) 2007 Oklahoma Artist Fellowship. Oklahoma Visual Artist Coalition. Oklahoma City, OK. ($5,000) Arts and Science Summer Research Supplemental +1 Programs Grant Recipient. Oklahoma State University. Stillwater, OK. (One month’s salary for summer research of wood kilns and production of work with those kilns plus $1,000 for traveling to Flagstaff, AZ for this research.) 2006 Arts & Science Research Travel Grant. Oklahoma State University. Stillwater, OK. (Awarded $1,000 for shipment of artwork and travel expenses for a solo show in Scottsdale, AZ) Art Department Research Grant. Oklahoma State University. Stillwater, OK. (Awarded $600 for shipment of artwork to Koblenz Germany for a competitive exhibition.) New Works, Chiaroscuro Gallery - Canyon Road Complex. Santa Fe, NM. (Produced four large ceramic sculptures and delivered them to Santa Fe.) Salt-Glaze Ceramics 2006: 7th International Competition, Galerie Handwerk Koblenz. Koblenz, Germany. (Produced three ceramic pieces and shipped to Germany.) Brandon Reese: New Work, Chiaroscuro Gallery. Scottsdale, AZ. (Produced twelve new sculptures and wall pieces and delivered them to Scottsdale for a solo exhibition.) 2005 Brandon Reese: Ceramic Sculpture, Chiaroscuro Gallery. Scottsdale, AZ. (Produced fifteen ceramic sculptures and delivered them to Scottsdale for a solo exhibition.) 2004 Dean’s Incentive Grant Recipient, Oklahoma State University. Stillwater, OK. (Awarded $3,000 for testing new glazes, slips, and clay bodies and how they are affected and changed by their firing environment.) Brandon Reese: New Works, Chiaroscuro Gallery - Monte Sol Complex. Santa Fe, NM. (Produced ten new pieces and delivered them to Santa Fe for a solo exhibition.) Brandon Reese: Arizona Debut, Chiaroscuro Gallery. Scottsdale, AZ. (Produced eight new and delivered fourteen pieces for a solo exhibition.) First Taiwan Ceramics Biennale 2004, Taipei County Yingge Ceramics Museum. Taipei, Taiwan. (Produced one large ceramic sculpture, crated and shipped it to exhibition in Taiwan.) Trained, NCECA, Louis Schwitzer Center. Indianapolis, IN. (Submitted show proposal for exhibition to be held during NCECA, produced, delivered, and installed work for the exhibition.) 2003 Arts and Science Summer Research Supplemental Programs Grant Recipient. Oklahoma State University. Stillwater, OK. (One month salary for summer research awarded for the preparation of work for solo exhibition at Chiaroscuro Gallery in Scottsdale, AZ, as well as building a new kiln for large-scale ceramic sculpture.) Dean’s Incentive Grant Recipient. Oklahoma State University. Stillwater, OK. (Awarded $3,000 for a trip to New York City for professional research.) Brandon Reese: New Ceramic Sculpture, Mainsite Art Gallery. Norman, OK. (Produced and delivered eleven large ceramic works for a solo exhibition in Norman.) Duality: Reese and Wille, University of Dayton. Dayton, OH. (Proposed show with painter, Michael Wille. Produced, delivered and installed exhibition.) 2002 2002 Award of Excellence and Grant Recipient. Oklahoma Visual Artist Coalition. Oklahoma City, OK. (Competitive award given to three artists in the state of Oklahoma. $3,000) Reese/Komarin, Peyton Wright Gallery. Santa Fe, NM. (Secured first major gallery solo show. Produced new work and delivered to gallery.) 1998 & 1999 Travel Grants. Graduate College. Bowling Green State University. Bowling Green, OH. UNIVERSITY / DEPARTMENTAL SERVICE Courses Taught Ceramics I - Introduction to all facets of clay: throwing, hand-building, mixing clay, glazes recipes, and firing kilns of various designs and atmospheres. Ceramics II - Expansion of the foundational instruction of Ceramics I. Continuation of ceramic skills in all areas. Development of personal development and interests encouraged by research projects and increased firing responsibilities. Ceramic Studio - Individualization of research projects and continued conceptual and technical development focusing on producing a portfolio for BFA exhibition. Drawing I - Introduction to drawing focusing on observational and technical skills. 2-D Design - Introduction to two-dimensional design principles and color. 3-D Design - Introduction to three-dimensional design principles focusing on object making, materials, and tools. Directed Studies - Individualization of research projects for exceptional and advanced students. Grad Studies in Art - Specifically answers requirements for students needing graduate level classes. Typically meeting in conjunction with ceramic studio. Honors Contracts - Create a couple of contracts for students each year. Committees / Memberships 2010 Gallery Committee – Appointed. Member. Assist the department in the search and selection of exhibitions, visiting artist/scholars, and sources of funding. Personnel (Reappointment, Promotion, and Tenure) Committee – Elected. Member. Coordinate review process for faculty, reappointment, promotion, and/or tenure. Website Development Committee – Appointed. Member. Enhance, update departmental website. Recruitment Committee – Appointed. Member. Coordinate recruiting events and activities for the department and determine scholarships issued to incoming freshman/transfer students. Scholarship Committee – Appointed. Member. Coordinate review process and determine departmental scholarships issued to sophomore, junior and senior art majors. Art Department Permanent Collection Advisory Committee – Appointed. Member. Provide recommendations and consultation in the development of policies, acquisitions, and collection emphasis of the departmental art collection and developing the OSU art museum. Studio Area Program Coordinator –Elected. Chair. Facilitate and organize studio faculties’ departmental duties and student reviews and BFA exhibitions. 2009 Recruitment Committee – Appointed Chair. In charge of student recruitment for the art department. Personnel (Reappointment, Promotion, and Tenure) Committee – Appointed. Member. Graduate Council – Associate member. Worked in conjunction with the Graduate College to promote excellence in graduate education 2008 Personnel (Reappointment, Promotion, and Tenure) Committee – Appointed. Elected Chair. Developed Cumulative Review document for tenured art department faculty. Recruitment Committee – Appointed Chair. In charge of student recruitment for the art department. Arts and Sciences Policies and Planning Committee – Appointed. Graduate Council - Associate member. Worked in conjunction with the Graduate College to promote excellence in graduate education. Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition (OVAC) - Active Member. Promotion of art exhibitions, artists and their careers in Oklahoma. 2007 Scholarship Committee – Appointed. Reviewed applications and determined departmental scholarships. Personnel (Reappointment, Promotion, and Tenure) Committee – Appointed. Elected Chair. Coordinated review process for faculty reappointment, promotion, and/or tenure. Evaluated and wrote letters for reappointment of Liz Roth and Phil Choo. Curriculum and Articulation - Appointed. Reviewed new course proposals, revised new degree plans, and articulation. Sculpture Search Committee - Appointed. Write job description, screen applicants, select candidates to interview on campus. Graduate Council - Associate member. Worked in conjunction with the Graduate College to promote excellence in graduate education. Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition (OVAC) - Active Member. Promotion of art exhibitions, artists and their careers in Oklahoma. 2006-2007 Curriculum and Articulation - Appointed. Reviewed new course proposals, revised new degree plans, and articulation. Sculpture Search Committee - Appointed. Write job description, screen applicants, select candidates to interview on campus. Graduate Council - Associate member. Worked in conjunction with the Graduate College to promote excellence in graduate education. Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition (OVAC) - Active Member. Promotion of art exhibitions, artists and their careers in Oklahoma. 2005-2006 Gallery Committee - Appointed. Submitted and received applicants for gallery exhibitions. Reviewed applications, scheduled exhibitions and gallery calendar. Recruitment Committee - Appointed chair. Discussed best methodology for new recruitment tactics and implementation. Reviewed freshmen scholarship and dispersed freshman awards. Art History Search Committee - Volunteer. Write job description, screen applicants, select candidates to interview on campus. Scholarship Committee - Appointed. Coordinated review process and determined departmental scholarships issued to sophomore, junior and senior art majors. Graduate Council - Associate member. Worked in conjunction with the Graduate College to promote excellence in graduate education. Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition (OVAC) - Active Member. Promotion of art exhibitions, artists and their careers in Oklahoma. 2004-2005 Curriculum and Articulation - Appointed. Reviewed new course proposals, revised new degree plans, and articulation. Continuation of implementation of new degree plan and student capstone exhibitions. Graduate Council - Awarded associate membership. Worked in conjunction with the Graduate College to promote excellence in graduate education. Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition (OVAC) - Active Member. Promotion of art exhibitions, artists and their careers in Oklahoma. 2003-2004 Curriculum and Articulation - Appointed. Reviewed new course proposals, revised new degree plans, and articulation. Continuation of implementation of new degree plan and student capstone exhibitions. Strategic Planning: Unit Mission, Vision, Core Values, and Goals - All Faculty. Charged with formulating a strategic plan as it pertains to SWOT (Success, Weakness, Opportunities, Threats) analysis. 2002-2003 Curriculum and Articulation - Appointed / chair. Reviewed new course proposals, revised new degree plans, and articulation. Organized studio faculty to reevaluate and restructure studio degree plan. Implemented several new classes and restructured studio class options. Reduced hours to match university requirements. Studio Construction - Appointed. Worked with the Architectural Services in the planning of new studios in Sculpture, Jewelry/Metals, Ceramics, and Printmaking. Designed floor plan for ceramics studio, work areas, storage areas, glaze room, clay mixing and kiln room, and outdoor kiln yard and workspace. Coordinated architects, engineers, and contractors to meet drainage, ventilation, and equipment specifications. Scholarship Committee - Appointed. Coordinated review process and determined departmental scholarships issued to sophomore, junior and senior art majors. National Council on the Education for the Ceramic Arts (NCECA) - Member. Supports and promotes ceramics and ceramic education. Annual conferences held in different city each year. Other Departmental / Student / Community Service 2010 Student Exhibition. BFA Capstone Exhibition Review Committee for graduating seniors Tulsa, OK. Organized field trip to ceramic exhibition at Tulsa University Kilns. Completed burner system for two small soda/salt kilns. 2009 Student Exhibition. BFA Capstone Exhibition Review Committee for graduating seniors Laurie Spenser. Outdoor fire sculpture workshop with Laurie Spenser Kilns. Constructed two small soda/salt kilns. Reconstructed portions of large wood kiln. Installed two large car kilns with exhaust systems. Added three new electric kilns, which constituted reformatting and organization of kiln and mixer room. 2008 Requisition of Ceramic Equipment. Purchasing and installation of large equipment through the Master Lease Program. Test Kilns. Construction of two new gas kilns with studio ceramic students. 2007 Wood Kiln. Designed and constructed large outdoor wood kiln with donated firebrick. Pittsburg, KS. Field trip to Mission Clay Ceramic Pipe Factory in Pittsburg, KS to see the kilns unloaded of Jun Kaneko’s three- year project which was his largest ceramic project to date. Also took factory tour of this facility which produces the largest ceramic pipe in the world. BFA Senior Exhibitions. Helped coordinate and install graduating ceramic senior exhibitions in both fall and spring. Bean Finneran...