Skyler Ross
San Francisco, Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Experienced and passionate artist with a diverse range of skills across various mediums, including photography, video, installation, sculpture, and mixed media. Focused on surrealism, multimedia, and social justice with an intersectional approach. Demonstrated leadership in non-profit youth organizations, creative direction, design, teaching, monitoring, community building, and outreach. Committed to providing educational opportunities and efficient assistance through effective leadership. Collaborative mindset, working closely with clients, curators, and fellow artists to bring creative visions to fruition. Strong work ethic, exceptional organizational abilities, and a drive for continuous learning and artistic growth. Creates a positive work environment, consistently reliable, and delivers consistent results.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Photo Lab Tech
UCLA Department Of Art
09.2021 - Current
- Guiding students in film development and silver gelatin printing
- Setting up chemistry sinks
- Maintaining equipment, changing exhausted chemistry
- Assisting with framing photo prints
- Handled negative and photo processing, typically exceeding 70 prints per week
- Calculated and mixed chemical developer, stop bath, and fixer chemicals to develop reels
- Examined developed prints to determine defects such as broken lines, spots, or blurs
Co-founder/Co-director
Turtle Island Skateboard Project - Anne Ching
11.2020 - 12.2021
- Created social media content
- Assisted in art direction
- Coordinated, planned, and led youth outreach events
Photo Monitor
Bard College Photography Department
02.2021 - 05.2021
- Managed photo-developing chemicals, maintained inventory, and ensured supply chain
- Assisted over 50 students with silver gelatin printing and provided a secure student environment
- Assisted with film development
Education
Bachelor’s - Art, Film and Television
University of California Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA06.2024
Skills
- Proficient in Adobe Photoshop and InDesign for digital image editing and manipulation
- Film development and silver gelatin printing
- Experienced in ceramic sculpture and glaze application
- Consistently meeting deadlines for exhibition submissions and commissioned projects
- Ability to work long hours with focus and attention to detail
- Experience working collaboratively with other artists on mural projects
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in discussing artistic concepts and engaging with art communities
Accomplishments
- 2023: UCLA Department of Art: Undergraduate Juried Exhibit, New Wight Gallery, Los Angeles, CA (Juror: Pau Pescador, artist)
- 2023: Let’s Watch It Go Down Together, UCLA Little Gallery, Los Angeles, CA (curated by Skyler Ross, artist, and assisted by Paloma Leuterio, artist, Esme Werner, artist, Anna Ziser, artist, and Ming Chen, artist)
Timeline
Photo Lab Tech
UCLA Department Of Art
09.2021 - Current
Photo Monitor
Bard College Photography Department
02.2021 - 05.2021
Co-founder/Co-director
Turtle Island Skateboard Project - Anne Ching
11.2020 - 12.2021
Bachelor’s - Art, Film and Television
University of California Los Angeles
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