Rainn-E Days: July 2013

I haven't had much of a chance to update this blog, because I haven't had much of a chance to make art. In truth, having two jobs, a life and two dogs... it takes a lot out of you. My free moments are spent sleeping when possible. But I managed to create this little number which I am actually quite proud of. My goal is to find more time for this because it is my passion and I need to focus more on things that I love.

"June 13th"
Oil on canvas, 16x20

About me:

I am a visual artist living in Philadelphia.

For the last few years my work has been focused on issues involving abuse. My intent has been to raise awareness about the effects- immediate and long-term- and in a way, force society to see those effects. Currently I am transitioning/experimenting into other focuses.

EDUCATION:
BA Studio Art, Holy Family University, PA 2011

Member of the Women’s Art Caucus, Philadelphia Chapter

Member of the Young Women’s Caucus

Member of the WCA International Caucus

Mural Coordinator for Nazareth hospital- designing, sketching, organizing, painting and partially responsible for getting supplies (along with two others) 2010

Volunteered for St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School to design/create backdrops for a school event

Volunteered for Holy Family’s Art Department concerning the school ‘portal’ website

Participant of the WHYY Art Festival-- presenting three pieces (09/09)

Participant of the Independence Visitor Center Art gallery Show, presenting one piece in a two month long event and speaking at the opening (01/10)

Participant in SEPCHE Honors Conference (2010) and SEPCHE Honors Conference (2011)Participant of the International Women’s Day gallery show at the University of Pennsylvania International House, presenting one piece in a two month long event (2010)

Participant of the International Women’s day gallery show at the University of Pennsylvania International House, presenting one piece in a three month long event (2011)

Presented a Solo show at the Holy Family Art Gallery, presenting a full gallery of work for a month long event and speaking at the opening (2011)

Participant in the WCA Philadelphia Human Trafficking Awareness Project (2011)

Designer of the Elmer's Heating and Air Company Logo (2011)

Participant of the Livengrin gallery show, presenting three piece in a long-term event (2011-2012)

One of the illustrators for John Crostek's 'A Dream a Day' (2011)

Participant of the "Gender Games" gallery show at the University of Pennsylvania International House, presenting one piece in a four month long event (2012)

Participant of the "Stop Slavery Now" gallery show at the F&H Gallery, presenting two pieces in a month long event (2012)

Published one piece in the Certain Circuits Magazine, April 2012 issue (2012)

Participant of the 'Tecknowldge' show at Holy Family Gallery, presenting two pieces in a month long event (2012)

"june 13th"