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Kristen Rust

Summary

I have always had a drive to create. Even as a small child I still have faint memories of throwing paint all over a toddlers toy easel while my mom tried desperately to keep the mess contained sheets of newspaper splayed out on the floor. When I was introduced to working in ceramic as a sophomore in college, clay quickly became a soothing outlet for me. I found clay to be meditative yet challenging, a process I could get lost in for hours.

I like to spend time constructing a flow with every element of my work using a variety of techniques that create truly one of a kind pieces. Every carving, dot, brushstroke, or touch is intuitive and intentional with care and quality.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Pottery Production Assistant

Crazy Green Studios
09.2023 - Current
  • Maintain a safe and clean work environment, contributing to overall team productivity.
  • Assisted in meeting tight deadlines by efficiently coordinating tasks with other team members.
  • Reduced production errors through close attention to detail and thorough quality control checks.
  • Assisted in producing high-quality products by adhering to manufacturing standards and protocols.

ISM Apprentice

The Village Potters
10.2022 - Current
  • Maintained a clean and organized studio space to optimize productivity and ensure safety standards were met.
  • Prepared clay and glaze materials for use, ensuring consistency and quality standers.
  • Packed and shipped pottery to stores or galleries for retail sale.
  • Assisted in cleaning and maintaining kiln, kiln equipment, such as shelves, posts, for all kilns including alternative firing kilns.
  • Prepared and assisted in special workshops in the HOW space.
  • Assisted with special events at TVP such as Multi Kiln Opening, and apprentice exhibitions.

Gallery Associate

Southern Highland Craft Guild
02.2019 - 01.2021
  • Utilized comprehensive knowledge of various artistic mediums when discussing specific pieces with potential buyers or visitors seeking additional context behind exhibited works.
  • Contributed to marketing efforts through social media promotion, attracting a wider audience to the gallery''s events and exhibitions.
  • Managed inventory and maintained accurate records of artworks, streamlining operations within the gallery.
  • Maintained detailed artwork descriptions and artist biographies in central database to facilitate accurate delivery of information to visitors.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Photography

Savannah College of Art And Design
Savannah, GA
06.2018

Skills

  • Product and service knowledge
  • Collaborative Projects
  • Surface Decoration
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Ceramic sculpture
  • Photography

Shows and Exhibitions

  • Odds Cafe Guest Artist (2023)
  • Shapes of Summer(2023)
  • Sip: A Ceramic Cup Show (2020)
  • Port City Review Exhibition (2017)
  • SCAD Small Works Exhibition(2016)


Timeline

Pottery Production Assistant

Crazy Green Studios
09.2023 - Current

ISM Apprentice

The Village Potters
10.2022 - Current

Gallery Associate

Southern Highland Craft Guild
02.2019 - 01.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Photography

Savannah College of Art And Design

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