Education
| University of Art and DesignMaster of Art in Costume Design, 2004 | Helsinki, Finland |
| University of New MexicoBachelor of Art in Theatre and Dance, 2001 | Albuquerque, New Mexico |
| University of EdinburghTheatre History Studies, 1999 | Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Bo Skräddare Tailor WorkshopApprentice, 1990 | Stockholm, Sweden |
Costume Design (1994-2011)
| Magnificent Baroque & Dell ‘Arte PlayersL’Amphiparnaso, | Bay Area, Callifornia |
| Creede Repertory Theatre The 39 Steps, Director Charlie Oates The Ladies Man, Director Nagle Jackson Imaginary Invalid, Director Nagle Jackson Kimberly Akimbo, Director Maurice LaMee |
Creede, Colorado |
| Workhorse Theatre CompanyWild Porcelain, Director: Stephen Buescher | Providence, Rhode Island |
| Wasa Teater In production: A Dog’s Kalevala Pappa gar i ide, Director Oskar Silen Narnia, Director Seija Metsarinne Wizard of Oz, Director Paul Olin Karatekarringen och Tjatbabianen, Director Oskar Silen Stora Stygga Vargen, Director Erik Kiviniemi Populärmusik från Vittula, Director: Erik Kiviniemi |
Vasa, Finland |
| SkärgårdsteaternDen Lille Prinsen, Director: Oskar Silen | Tour of Finland |
| National Swedish TheatreOfelias Skuggteater, Director: Nena Stenius | Helsinki, Finland |
| National Theatre AcademySpela Shakespeare, Director: Erik Soderblom | Helsinki, Finland |
| University of New MexicoA Piece of My Heart, Director: Denise Schulz St. Joan of the Stockyards, Director: Denise Schulz |
Albuquerque, New Mexico |
| Northlands FestivalCarmen, Director: Martin Danziger | Wick, Scotland |
| Bedlam TheatreMax and the Wild Things, Director: Lu Kemp | Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Envision Theatre CompanyPentecost, Director: Arabella Velasco | Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Arizona OperaLakme’, Director: Michel Singher | Tucson, Arizona |
| Avalon PlayersTaming of the Shrew, Director: Kate Kennedy | Sonoma, California |
| First Stage CompanyAbout Face, Director: Michael Fontaine | Petaluma, California |
| Western Union Theatre CoMad Forest, Director: Elizabeth Craven | Petaluma, California |
Set Design
| Wasa TeaterPappa gar i Ide, Director Oskar Silen Karatekarringen och Tjatbabianen, Director: Oskar Silen |
Vasa, Finland |
| Envision Theatre CompanyPentecost, Director: Arabella Velasco | Edinburgh, Scotland |
Costume Construction
| Costume Shop DirectorSouthwest Repertory Theatre Company, 2001 | Albuquerque, New Mexico |
| Costume Shop DirectorNorthlands Festival, 1998 | Wick, Scotland |
| Costume Shop StaffUniversity of New Mexico, 1997-2001 | Albuquerque, New Mexico |
| Cutter, Draper & First HandWasa Teater, 2006-2010University of Massachusetts, 1999Teater Ensemblen, 1993Santa Fe Opera, 1998
Arizona Opera, 1996 |
Vasa, FinlandAmherst, MassachusettsGotland, SwedenSanta Fe, New MexicoTucson, Arizona |
| Crafts/Special ProjectsSummer Repertory Theatre, 1995 | Santa Rosa, California |
Exhibitions (1994-2011)
| Fabulous Fashion Shows“Deconstructed Baroque” “Valentino” |
Taos, New Mexico |
| Midsummernights Dream (in progress) Women’s co-creation celebrating creativity Connectedness and fashion |
Taos Skivalley, New Mexico |
| Daughters of JuarezInvite group art show Fund and awareness raiser For the women suicides in Juarez, Mexico Parks Gallery |
Taos, New Mexico |
| “Beyond the Fringe” 2009-2011 A fine fiber art group show Stables Art Gallery |
Taos, New Mexico |
| “Anything is PossibleChildens art exhibition, Felted group art projects involving 300 kids Millicent Rogers Museum |
Taos, New Mexico |
| “Originals 2007″ Group exhibition, Millicent Rogers Museum | Taos, New Mexico |
| “Koodi A4 Group Exhibition South-Karelia Art Museum Rovaniemi Art Museum Vantaa Art Museum |
Finland |
| “Artes de Descartes V” Recyled Art Show, Group Exhibition | Taos, New Mexico |
| “Time Out” Environental art sculpture With artist group VIMMA National Organic Food Fair |
Helsinki, Finland |
| “Day 2 Night”Environmental art performance With artist group VIMMA and Markku Hakuri Fermentation Semina University of Art and Design |
Helsinki, Finland |
| “puu-cee” Group exhibition Prague Quadrennale International Stage Design Fair |
Prague, Czech Republic |
| “Verkkareista Vannehameeseen Curating a group exhibition, Galleria Atski | Helsinki, Finland |
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Instruction (1999-2011)
| Gossamer FeltingBeyond the Fringe art show | Sonoma County, CA – Taos, New Mexico |
| Three-Dimensional FeltingTaos Wool Festival | Taos, New Mexico |
| Felting For ChildrenTaos Municipal Schools | Taos Pueblo, New MexicoTaos, New Mexico |
| Basics of Costume Design and ConstructionUniversity of Art and Design | Helsinki, Finland |
| Special Techniques for Costume DesignUniversity of Art and Design | Finland, Helsinki |
| Costumes from Recycled MaterialsUNM Summer Theatre Academy | Albuquerque, New Mexico |
| Flamenco InstructionTaos Municipal SchoolsTaos Academy of Arts and Dance | Taos, New MexicoTaos, New Mexico |
Curriculum Development (2000-2003)
| Bachelor of Art Costume Design DegreeUniversity of Art and Design | Helsinki, Finland |
Skills/Certifications/Honors
- Artist Full-Year Fellowship, Swedish Cultural Foundation, 2010
- Artist Full-Year Fellowship, Swedish Cultural Foundation, 2007
- Artist Full-Year Fellowship, Swedish Cultural Foundation, 2005
- Artist Full-Year Fellowship, Swedish Cultural Foundation, 2004
- George St.Clair Award for Excellence in Theatre and Dance, University of New Mexico, 2001
- Dept. Honors and Awards, University of New Mexico, Dept. of Theatre and Dance, 1998-2001
- Costume Design Award, United States Institute of Theatre Technology, 1998
- Certified: Clothing construction and textile weaving, Kom Vux, Stockholm, Sweden, 1993
- Certified: Textile Studies. Nyckelviksskolan, Lidingö, Sweden, 1992
- Certified: Pattern Drafting, Tillskärar Akademin, Stockholm, Sweden, 1991
- Conversant: Swedish, Finnish, Spanish
