Chloe VunCannon
(910) 573-1510
2361 Okeewemee Star Rd
Troy, NC 27371
Personal: chloe.a.vuncannon.art@gmail.com School: vuncannonca@appstate.edu
Social: @chloevuncannon_cavart Website: cavart.net
Research Interest:
My main goal with my artwork is to create works that stems away from toxic religious-centric values to more personal works inspired by my life as a Christian. I want to utilize my background of being raised to be tough and independent, but to also be humble and generous, to create a platform for my expressions, conflictions, and beliefs to bring richness to the message I attempt to convey. I like to incorporate my aesthetics of nature and other various organic shapes and iconography with Biblical or Christian meanings to help enhance the purposes of each piece.
Education:
Expected 2023 BFA Candidate, Sculpture, Appalachian State University, Boone NC
BFA Studio Art
Work Experience:
2021-present Sculpture Studio Monitor — Appalachian State University Art Department, Boone, NC
Jobs:
Lifeguard (Summer of 2022)
Town of Troy Pool
Sculpture Monitor (2021-present)
Appalachian State University, Wey Hall
Zipline Guide (Summer of 2021)
Richland Creek Zipline and Canopy Tour
Lifeguard (Winter of 2018, Summer of 2019)
Stanley County YMCA
Lifeguard (Summers of 2017-19)
Town of Biscoe Pool
Lifeguard (Summers of 2016-18)
Town of Troy Pool
Exhibitions:
2022 Tri-State Members Show, Wofford College: Spartanburg, SC (juried)
2022 Art and Design Expo, Smith Gallery, Appalachian State University: Boone, NC (juried)
2021 Tri-State Members Show, Clearwater Arts Center: Concord, NC (juried)
Awards:
Rosen Scholarship for Art, 2022
Sherry Edwards Memorial Art Scholarship, 2022
Dean’s List, Spring 2022
Christmas Cancellation Stamp Winner, Star, NC, 2020
Dean’s List, Fall 2021
SECU Scholarship, 2019
Publications:
Our State Magazine, Star Christmas Cancellation Stamp, Winter 2021 Edition
Conference Attendance:
2021 Tri-State Sculptors Association Conference, Clear Water Arts Center, Concord, NC
2022 ArtExpo Reception Ceremony, Smith Gallery, Appalachian State University
Professional Memberships:
Tri-State Sculptors Association
Skills:
Hand tools
Drill, drivers, files, palm sanders, hammers, saws
Fabrication skills
TIG, MIG, OAW, bandsaw, grinders, forging, chop saw, plasma cutter, drill press, belt grinder
Metalsmithing skills
Silver soldering, sawing, riveting, roller mill, etching (cupric sulfate, ferric chloride), stamping, patinas
Casting skills
Chasing, gravity pour, mold making (sand, plaster, silicone), lost wax process, wax welding, model making (plasticine, 3-D print), patinas
Carving skills
Hand carving skills (chisels), pneumatic chisels for stone carving, chainsaw,
Clay skills
Hand-building (coil, slab, pinch methods)
Woodshop skills
Planer, Jointer, Miter Saw, Panel saw, Table saw, bandsaw, scroll saw, drill press, belt/disk sander, jigsaw, skill saw
Basic Photoshop skills
Digital Fabrication skills
Basic Rhino skills, Slicer software, Meshmixer software
Sewing skills
Sewing machine, hand sewing, patching, and cross-stitching skills
Painting and Drawing skills