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Olivia Sidem

Chicago,IL

Summary

I am currently an art student that loves to experiment with different materials and processes, and I use my work as a playground for both self expression and intuitive creativity. I am also passionate about creating art with others, as I have taken many classes and art workshops with people ranging from elementary students up to retired adults. I find that sharing experiences through learning and creation is one of the greatest ways to build relationships. Working through creative processes with another provides insight to their self-expression and creates opportunities for us to support each other with our creative dreams. In fact, it is one of my dreams to teach art and provide a supportive space for artists of any skill-level and age to connect through and with art.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Illustrator/Designer

Illinois State University
06.2024 - 07.2024
  • Collaborated with other designers to create decorative borders, symbols, and embellishments for an educational board game.
  • Worked closely with board game creators to adjust the visual layout of the cards and instruction manuals in order to make for an easier playing experience.

Multimedia Artist

Illinois State University
03.2022 - 06.2022
  • Illustrated and designed characters for an online educational game designed for K-12 students
  • Worked with the school's Center for Math, Science, and Technology department (CeMAST) to collaborate on the development of an educational board game designed for high school students

- Worked with other board game designers to create backgrounds for the game's cards
- Tested the board game and provided feedback for its improvement

  • Repaired miniature electrical houses designed to teach kindergarten students how electrical circuits work

- Utilized 3D printing software to create and design new doors for the houses
-Tested how each miniature house worked and recorded any imperfections in its performance

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts

School of The Art Institute of Chicago
Chicago, IL
05-2026

No Degree - Floor Loom Weaving

Arrowmont School of Arts And Crafts
Gatlinburg, TN
07-2024

Summer Pre-College Program - Fine Arts

Milwaukee Institute of Art And Design
Milwaukee, WI
07-2021

Skills

  • Fiber Arts: Floor loom weaving, crochet, hand embroidery, machine sewing, paper-making, needle felting, natural dyeing
  • Drawing/Painting
  • Collage
  • Printmedia
  • Sculpture
  • Public Speaking
  • Communication
  • Organization
  • Program and Activity Planning
  • Positive Reinforcement
  • Documentation and Reporting
  • Problem-Solving

Affiliations

  • SAIC Sports Club Member
  • SAIC Climbing Club Member
  • Bloomington Normal Youth Symphony Violinist (2020-2022)

Languages

Turkish
Professional
French
Elementary

Accomplishments

  • Mclean County Arts Center Amateur Art Exhibition's Most Promising Artist Award
  • Normal Community High School Mental Health Club Co-Founder

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Illustrator/Designer

Illinois State University
06.2024 - 07.2024

Multimedia Artist

Illinois State University
03.2022 - 06.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts

School of The Art Institute of Chicago

No Degree - Floor Loom Weaving

Arrowmont School of Arts And Crafts

Summer Pre-College Program - Fine Arts

Milwaukee Institute of Art And Design

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