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1006 Pine Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
e-mail: oliviaantsis@aol.com
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Artist Bio
Olivia Antsis earned an MFA in Book Arts/Printmaking from The University of the Arts in 2005. During the course of her studies, Antsis developed a strong penchant for experimental narrative. Loosely intercepted by original intent or meaning, she intends for her work to be left open to interpretation by the viewer.
While Antsis admits to a wide range of influences, she finds that abandonment, exile, and dislocation are strong themes in her work. Though Antsis’ considers her work to be more concerned with the dark side of life, she believes that as long as an artist’s intentions are honest, such work has the capacity to be strikingly beautiful, haunting, and powerful. Moved by humanity’s potential for connection and empathy; Antsis strives to inspire an experience that, while personally meaningful, will resonate within all human beings.
In addition to artist books and prints, Antsis works with digital video, design, alternative photographic processes, and traditional color/b & w photography. Her other passions include music, film, literature, media, philosophy, travel and nature. Since graduation, Antsis has co-produced and edited an experimental documentary entitled Space Times Square and taught Books, Boxes, and Portfolios at Moore College of Art and Design. Currently Antsis works at InLiquid.com as the Site Editor.
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Education
2003-2005
The University of the Arts, Philadelphia, PA
MFA, Book Arts/Printmaking
Graduate Assistantship Award
Lenore Adelman Award for Book Arts
1997-2000
Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
BA, Broadcast, Tele-communications, Mass Media
Magna cum Laude
Dean’s List, All-American Scholar Recipient, Golden Key National Honor Society
1996 - 1997
Towson University, Towson, MD
Mass Communications
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Professional Experience
2006
Site Editor, InLiquid.com, Philadelphia, PA
Instructor, Evening Printmaking, Abington Art Center, Jenkintown, PA
Freelance Graphic Designer, Traveler's Aid, Philadelphia, PA
Adjunct Professor, Books, Boxes, and Portfolios, Moore College of Art and Design, Philadelphia, PA
2005
Project Assistant, Wood Turning Center, Philadelphia, PA
Studio Photography Intern, Freeman’s 200 Auction House, Philadelphia, PA
Rare Book Conservation Intern, American Philosophical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Teaching Assistant, Book Structures and Concepts, The University of the Arts, Philadelphia, PA
2004
Continuing Education Instructor, Introduction to Book Arts, Temple University Center City (TUCC), Philadelphia, PA
Book Arts/Printmaking Workshop Instructor, Art Adventure Summer Day Camp, Philadelphia Art Alliance, Philadelphia, PA
Teaching Assistant, Freshman Etching, The University of the Arts, Philadelphia, PA
2001 - 2004
Director of Programs (formerly called Program and Facility Coordinator), Philadelphia Art Alliance, Philadelphia, PA
2001
Book Seller, Borders Book Shop, Philadelphia, PA
2000
Client Services Coordinator, Magno Sound and Video, New York, NY
Production Assistant, World Café, WXPN, Philadelphia, PA |
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Two-person Exhibitions
2007
Olivia Antsis: Luftmensch and other stories
John Shenk: III X's Surreal, aSFe Gallery, Philadelphia
Selected Exhibitions
2006
Strange Cities: The Unique and the Unusual in the Urban Landscape, Reflect-arts at Gallery 27+, New York, NY
Back to School, Schuylkill River School of Art at Factory 1241,
Philadelphia, PA
Arte Pagina, Kelly Writers' House, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Small Works Show, Brooklyn Artist Gym, Brooklyn, NY
2005
University City Science Center Group Show, Esther Klein Gallery, Philadelphia, PA
Honorable Mention
Book Arts from U Arts: Selections from The University of the Arts MFA Book Arts/Printmaking Program, Kamin Gallery, Van Pelt Library, The University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Young Art Alliance Juried Exhibition, Galleries at Moore College of Art & Design, Philadelphia, PA
Guest Juror & Curator: Brian Wallace, Director of Exhibitions
Artists' Books from Philadelphia and Timisoara, The University of the Arts, Philadelphia, PA and Library Humanitas Joc Secund, Timisoara, Romania
MFA Book Arts/Printmaking Thesis Exhibition, Gallery Siano, Philadelphia, PA
Art Full Text, Art in City Hall, Philadelphia, PA
Turning Pages: New Student Work from The University of the Arts, Whittier College, Wardman Library, Whittier, CA
New Works by Pratt Institute MFA Printmaking Candidates, The University of the Arts, Anderson Hall, Philadelphia, PA
Co-Curator
2004
A Mutable Surface: MFA Book Arts Exhibition, Arronson Gallery, The University of the Arts, Philadelphia, PA
A-Political Show, High Wire Gallery, Philadelphia, PA
University City Science Center Group Show, Esther Klein Gallery, Philadelphia, PA
Direction: MFA Book Arts/Printmaking Exhibition, Sculpture Gallery, The University of the Arts, Philadelphia, PA
2003
Photoimage 03: CPI Annual Photography Competition, Nexus Foundation For Today's Art, Philadelphia, PA
Juror: Edith Newhall, arts critic for New York and ARTnews magazines
University City Science Center Group Show, Esther Klein Gallery, Philadelphia, PA
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Exhibtions Curated
2005
Co-Curator, New Works by Pratt Institute MFA Printmaking Candidates, The University of the Arts, Anderson Hall, Philadelphia, PA
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Videos
2006
Space Times Square, Co-producer and Editor
Sea Change, Director and Editor
2004
The Meltzoff Reliquarium, Editor
Pride and Progress, Editor
Domus, Director and Editor |
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