Lisa Anne Irwin

Lisa Anne Irwin
224.392.9218
lirwin@risd.edu
www.lisaanneirwin.com

As an Artist and Designer I believe that interdisciplinary, collaborative working invites innovation into any environment. My passion and skills as a fine artist and designer intersect with my experience as a leader to address creative and everyday challenges.

Education and Awards:
Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, RI
Class of 2015,
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Textiles
Conferred with Honors
RISD Scholarship, John A. Chironna Memorial Scholarship,
Pheobe T. Meehan Scholarship
First Place Dobby Winner, Virginia Jackson Design Competition
Marie Walsh Sharpe Summer Seminar, Colorado Springs, CO, 2010

Exhibitions
Showtime ITMA Market, High Point, NC 2015
Textiles Department Senior Show, Woods-Gerry Gallery,
Providence, RI, 2015
Nature Lab Show, Waterman Gallery, Providence, RI, 2014
Material and Meaning, Sol Koffler Gallery, Providence, RI, 2014
Textiles Department Triennial, Woods-Gerry Gallery
Providence, RI, 2013
Freshman Triennial, Woods-Gerry Gallery, Providence, RI 2012

Experience

The Fabric Workshop and Museum, Philadelphia, PA 2015
Apprentice

Theory/Helmut Lang, New York, NY 2014
Print and Special Development Intern at Helmut Lang

Rhode Island School of Design Museum of Art, Providence, RI, 2014
Gallery Lecture Program
Independently developed and publicly presented gallery talks on the active collection at the RISD Museum of Art. Curatorial skills gained from training sessions by museum curators and educators.

Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, RI, 2012-2015
Teaching Assistant, Foundation Studies Department, Drawing
Textiles Department, Fibers and Dyeing
Textiles Department Student Technician
CAD lab Monitor

Echo Design Group, New York, NY 2013
Design Intern
Assistant to Senior Designer and Design team for the Echo Label. Communication, organization, design,
and artistic skills used to assist in various tasks in preparation of Spring/Summer Product Line.

Design For America, Providence, RI 2012-2013
Autism and Empathy
Interdisciplinary student team using Design Thinking and process to evaluate, connect, reframe, and problem solve issues surrounding empathy towards individuals on the Autistic Spectrum. Our yearlong project is a story sharing initiative called the Empathy Box. 2013 participant in the Dell Social Innovation Challenge.

Interlochen Art Camp, Interlochen, MI, 2011-2012
Assistant Director, Unit Leader, Intermediate Girls Lakeside
Independent, active problem solving between counselors, campers, and parents drawing on strong leadership,
administrative, and mediation skills.

2D: Proficient in drawing and illustration skills from observational rendering to conceptual imagery. Surface Design and Repeat techniques for textiles. Practiced in oil painting, color theory, and design skills. Trained in critical observation. Studio experience in Drawing, Painting, Fabric Silk Screen, Design for Print and Design.

3D: Studio experience in Fibers and Dyeing, Hand Weaving, Dobby Interfaced Weaving, Jacquard Weaving, Fabric Manipulation, and Single and Double Bed Machine Knitting. Basic knowledge of wood fabrication, intermediate skills in moldmaking, sculpting, and casting processes.

Digital: Adobe Creative Suite programs of Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator. Ned Graphics. Weave Point, PointCarre, Practiced in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Organization: Faculty to conceptualize, develop, and execute projects on the individual and group level. Well versed inproblem solving and critical thinking. Consistent communication and networking skills.
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