Jennifer Viola


Jennifer Viola grew up in upstate, New York. She received a BFA from The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, and an MFA from The School of Visual Arts. She has shown sculpture and drawings in several shows in Brooklyn and Manhattan and is currently an Artist in Residence at Henry Street Settlement's Abrons Art Center. She is currently working on a series of ceramic pieces as well as large paintings on canvas. She lives in Brooklyn.


1287 Atlantic Avenue #2
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718)622-6221
Email: Jenniferviola@hotmail.com

Education

2000-2002 Masters of Fine Arts, the School of Visual Arts, New York, NY.
1996-2000 Bachelor of Fine Arts, the Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, New York, NY.

Exhibitions
2004 "Groundswell Benefit Art Auction." White Columns, New York, NY.
2003 "A Bestiary." 55 Mercer Gallery, New York, NY.
2003 "Douglas Dibble Memorial Art Auction." Hunter College MFA Studio Building, New York, NY.
2002 "Not Sculpture." Visual Arts Gallery, New York, NY
2002 "Just Add Water." Visual Arts Gallery, New York, NY.
2001 "Amalgamated Volatile Aftermath Fusion Spazz." Star 67 Gallery, Brooklyn,NY.
2000 "Point Blank." The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, New York, NY.
1999 "Blame It On My Youth." The American Gallery, New York, NY.
1998 "Rock n' Roll Frankenstein." (film) Paintings were included in the set design.

Awards
2003 Henry Street Settlement Artist in Residence Workspace Program
2000 Partial Scholarship, the School of Visual Arts.
1999 Sylvia Appelman Painting Award
1996 Four year, full tuition scholarship, The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art.

Publications
2000 The New York Times, December 15, "Amalgamated..." review.
2000 The Waterfront, December.