BETTY A. DAVIS
http://beadavis.blogspot.com
bebedavis6@gmail.com
Knowledge and experience in Printmaking, Drawing, Painting, textiles, mixed media and basic curatorial practices. Seeking collaborative projects and solo projects specially if related to Mexican-American heritage and social issues. Working with topics concerning migration, displacement and home. Looking to further work experience and open to mentorship. Planning to further studies with a Master’s Degree in Art Practice
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting and Printmaking 2010
California State University, School of Art and Design
San Jose, CA
Abroad Scholarship Recipient 2004
University of New Mexico College of Art
Albuquerque, NM
Various Studies in Liberal Arts/ Art History 2001
Universidad Veracruzana de Artes Plásticas
Xalapa, Veracruz. México
Graduated as Dean’s Scholar 2009
California State University, San Jose, CA
Helen Dooley Memorial Scholarship 2008
Alfred Dixon Memorial Scholarship 2007
National Dean’s List 2005-2006
CONAHEC-CONASEP abroad scholarship 2004
Visual Aids Specialist for Hewlett-Packard- Present
Creating effective visuals for executive business presentations.
Translator for MACLA
Translate Artist’s Statements, Essays and Biographies from English to Spanish
Printmaking Teacher Assistant 2010
San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art.
Assisted Master Printer Fanny Retsek with printmaking classes such as Monotype and Non-toxic etching
Volunteer Assistant for ICA Art Auction July 2009
Assisting exhibition Manager monitoring bids and closing auctions. Also assisted in the handling and delivery of works of art sold.
Textiles Teacher Assistant 2008-2009
San Jose State University
Printmaking
Lithography, Monotype, Etching, Woodcut and Mixed Media
Drawing
Charcoal, Pastel, Pencil, Ink and Mixed Media
Painting
Acrylic, Watercolor, Collage, Encaustic, Air Brush and Mixed Media
Textiles
Dimensional, on loom,felt, machine and hand sewn art objects
15th Latino Art Auction and Exhibit at MACLA, San Jose. Work donated for auction: "Hoverers" pastel on paper. 11x15 inch June 2013
Chicana/o Biennial at MACLA. San Jose, 2012. Exhibited "Homeless couture" hat and dress. Hat was beautifully crafted in the shape of a roof, made out of multiple kinds of paper and the dress made out of "morral" plastic woven fabric (used for mexican re-usable grocery bags), mocking the superficiality of pricey accessories worn by the wealthy and the shortage of basic needs such as housing and clothing for the poor.
Navigations of the Fantastic, Collective Exhibit at MACLA August 2011. Works shown: Three pastel drawings on paper-Tsunami, Hoverers and Migratorio 40x30 inch. As well as "Displacement Stories" (dimensions vary) an installation of approx. ten paper roofs that carry stories of unique reactions of people who lost their home or were torn away from a space that was dear.
13th Latino Art Auction and Exhibit at MACLA, San Jose. April 15th 2011 Work donated for auction: Fuerza Mayor. A mixed media print on paper (22x30 inch)with embroidery and drawing.
Columbarium- Dia de los Muertos Show at Meek Mansion Aug 2010
Included a Mixed Media drawing installation approx 6’x 5’
Latino Art Auction and Exhibit MACLA, San Jose Work: “Ave Migratoria” Monoprint Drawing 22x30 inch June 2010
Xicana: Reflexiones Espirituales
Collective Exhibit at the Triton Museum of Art, exhibited Mixed Media drawings: Dos Hogares (Two Homes), Uprooted: Contemporary Nomads among others March –June 2010
Institute of Contemporary Art Monotype Auction Exhibit
San Jose, CA. Exhibited “Home” a Monoprint/collagraph 22x30 inch March 2010
Cultural Disjuncture, collective exhibit at MACLA in San Jose , CA
Works included: Drawing installation per gallery’s request and “This homeless shit is for birds” wood cut and thread drawing. among others November 2009
Open Print 2009, collective print exhibit at the Royal West of England Academy in Bristol, UK. August 2009. Works included: Gringo Viejo, Lithography 22’x30’
SJSU BFA, collective exhibition at Art Ark Gallery, San Jose, May 2009. Works included Constellations and Uprooted 30x44 inch. Mixed media drawings on paper
CONTEMPORARY NOMADS, BFA exhibition at San Jose State University, March 2009 Works included: Bird Houses, four drawings with thread on woodcut print, 12x16 inch each and Attempts to Settle, three Swedish lace weavings with stitching.4x6 inch.
SURREAL PORTRAITS, exhibition at San Jose State University, Feb 9th 2009. Works included a series of drawings on Pajerita the artist’s alter ego. Mixed media on paper 22x30
POLITICS OF FOOD, collective exhibition at San Jose State University . Fall 2008. Work included: Dinner, a drawing based on children and anthropophagical behavior, watercolor and ink on paper, 22x30 inch
BLOOD LINES, exhibition at San Jose State University. Fall 2008 Works included: Banner of the chamber of the idol, one male and one female. Mixed media on fiberglass 7 ft x 4 ft and Outside the Pool of Consciousness, mono-print and silkscreen on fiberglass. 22x30 inch
1era BIENNAL DE LA UNIVERSIDAD AUTONOMA DEL ESTADO DE MEXICO. Toluca Edo. de Mexico (traveling exhibit) Fall 2003. Works included: Espacio en el Recuerdo: El Baño, a three dimensional piece based on Gaston Bachelard’s The Poetics of Space, Encaustic and oils on ceramic sink. Drawings, magnets and tiles on canvas. Dimensions vary. Currently belongs to the Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México
HablArte de Mujeres, Ciclo Cultural del Dia de la Mujer. Collective Exhibition, Casa de la Cultura Xalapa,Veracruz, Fall 2003. Works included: Vacante, a three dimensional textile piece on the monetary value of a womb. Dimensions vary
http://beadavis.blogspot.com
bebedavis6@gmail.com
PROFILE
Knowledge and experience in Printmaking, Drawing, Painting, textiles, mixed media and basic curatorial practices. Seeking collaborative projects and solo projects specially if related to Mexican-American heritage and social issues. Working with topics concerning migration, displacement and home. Looking to further work experience and open to mentorship. Planning to further studies with a Master’s Degree in Art Practice
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting and Printmaking 2010
California State University, School of Art and Design
San Jose, CA
Abroad Scholarship Recipient 2004
University of New Mexico College of Art
Albuquerque, NM
Various Studies in Liberal Arts/ Art History 2001
Universidad Veracruzana de Artes Plásticas
Xalapa, Veracruz. México
ACHIEVEMENTS
Graduated as Dean’s Scholar 2009
California State University, San Jose, CA
Helen Dooley Memorial Scholarship 2008
Alfred Dixon Memorial Scholarship 2007
National Dean’s List 2005-2006
CONAHEC-CONASEP abroad scholarship 2004
ACTIVITIES/EXPERIENCE
Visual Aids Specialist for Hewlett-Packard- Present
Creating effective visuals for executive business presentations.
Translator for MACLA
Translate Artist’s Statements, Essays and Biographies from English to Spanish
Printmaking Teacher Assistant 2010
San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art.
Assisted Master Printer Fanny Retsek with printmaking classes such as Monotype and Non-toxic etching
Volunteer Assistant for ICA Art Auction July 2009
Assisting exhibition Manager monitoring bids and closing auctions. Also assisted in the handling and delivery of works of art sold.
Textiles Teacher Assistant 2008-2009
San Jose State University
SKILLS
Printmaking
Lithography, Monotype, Etching, Woodcut and Mixed Media
Drawing
Charcoal, Pastel, Pencil, Ink and Mixed Media
Painting
Acrylic, Watercolor, Collage, Encaustic, Air Brush and Mixed Media
Textiles
Dimensional, on loom,felt, machine and hand sewn art objects
EXHIBITS
15th Latino Art Auction and Exhibit at MACLA, San Jose. Work donated for auction: "Hoverers" pastel on paper. 11x15 inch June 2013
Chicana/o Biennial at MACLA. San Jose, 2012. Exhibited "Homeless couture" hat and dress. Hat was beautifully crafted in the shape of a roof, made out of multiple kinds of paper and the dress made out of "morral" plastic woven fabric (used for mexican re-usable grocery bags), mocking the superficiality of pricey accessories worn by the wealthy and the shortage of basic needs such as housing and clothing for the poor.
Navigations of the Fantastic, Collective Exhibit at MACLA August 2011. Works shown: Three pastel drawings on paper-Tsunami, Hoverers and Migratorio 40x30 inch. As well as "Displacement Stories" (dimensions vary) an installation of approx. ten paper roofs that carry stories of unique reactions of people who lost their home or were torn away from a space that was dear.
13th Latino Art Auction and Exhibit at MACLA, San Jose. April 15th 2011 Work donated for auction: Fuerza Mayor. A mixed media print on paper (22x30 inch)with embroidery and drawing.
Columbarium- Dia de los Muertos Show at Meek Mansion Aug 2010
Included a Mixed Media drawing installation approx 6’x 5’
Latino Art Auction and Exhibit MACLA, San Jose Work: “Ave Migratoria” Monoprint Drawing 22x30 inch June 2010
Xicana: Reflexiones Espirituales
Collective Exhibit at the Triton Museum of Art, exhibited Mixed Media drawings: Dos Hogares (Two Homes), Uprooted: Contemporary Nomads among others March –June 2010
Institute of Contemporary Art Monotype Auction Exhibit
San Jose, CA. Exhibited “Home” a Monoprint/collagraph 22x30 inch March 2010
Cultural Disjuncture, collective exhibit at MACLA in San Jose , CA
Works included: Drawing installation per gallery’s request and “This homeless shit is for birds” wood cut and thread drawing. among others November 2009
Open Print 2009, collective print exhibit at the Royal West of England Academy in Bristol, UK. August 2009. Works included: Gringo Viejo, Lithography 22’x30’
SJSU BFA, collective exhibition at Art Ark Gallery, San Jose, May 2009. Works included Constellations and Uprooted 30x44 inch. Mixed media drawings on paper
CONTEMPORARY NOMADS, BFA exhibition at San Jose State University, March 2009 Works included: Bird Houses, four drawings with thread on woodcut print, 12x16 inch each and Attempts to Settle, three Swedish lace weavings with stitching.4x6 inch.
SURREAL PORTRAITS, exhibition at San Jose State University, Feb 9th 2009. Works included a series of drawings on Pajerita the artist’s alter ego. Mixed media on paper 22x30
POLITICS OF FOOD, collective exhibition at San Jose State University . Fall 2008. Work included: Dinner, a drawing based on children and anthropophagical behavior, watercolor and ink on paper, 22x30 inch
BLOOD LINES, exhibition at San Jose State University. Fall 2008 Works included: Banner of the chamber of the idol, one male and one female. Mixed media on fiberglass 7 ft x 4 ft and Outside the Pool of Consciousness, mono-print and silkscreen on fiberglass. 22x30 inch
1era BIENNAL DE LA UNIVERSIDAD AUTONOMA DEL ESTADO DE MEXICO. Toluca Edo. de Mexico (traveling exhibit) Fall 2003. Works included: Espacio en el Recuerdo: El Baño, a three dimensional piece based on Gaston Bachelard’s The Poetics of Space, Encaustic and oils on ceramic sink. Drawings, magnets and tiles on canvas. Dimensions vary. Currently belongs to the Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México
HablArte de Mujeres, Ciclo Cultural del Dia de la Mujer. Collective Exhibition, Casa de la Cultura Xalapa,Veracruz, Fall 2003. Works included: Vacante, a three dimensional textile piece on the monetary value of a womb. Dimensions vary
