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Sculptor - Arist, Fernando D'Astoli
Born in Buenos Aires of Italian descent, I was the youngest of four children. I grew up in Long Island and attended Nassau Community College to study advertising design. In 1995 I moved to Atlanta, enrolling at Kennesaw State University as a studio art major. At KSU, I was an active member on the Visual Art Committee, exhibited over eight art exhibitions, winning awards in photography, pottery, and sculpture.
During my senior year I had the opportunity to be a studio assistant to noted sculptor Barbara Rheingrover. In January 2000 I was selected as "outstanding senior in visual arts" receiving one of the universitys most prestigious awards. Shortly after graduation I began teaching stone sculpture at Spruill Center of the Arts, in Atlanta. My educational background and hard work has given me many opportunities, such as teaching arts classes for Roswell Recreation Center of the Arts and Cobb County Culture Affairs of the Arts. As an instructor I am thoroughly enjoying the challenges of teaching students how to work in the three-dimensional form. I have been recognized for my successful teaching techniques and empathy with students.
Kennesw State University
BA in Visual Artist - May 2001
Sculpt Atlanta
Artist-Owner-Instructor:
Teaching students all aspects of stone carving, including traditional hand tools and advanced power tools. Emphasis is placed on a professional level of design and presentation.
Latin American Art Circle
Member and Co-Chair: 2003-present
Georgia Tech Options Program
Instructor: 2003-present
Spruill Center for the Arts
Instructor: 1999-present
The City of Roswell & Roswell Recreation Center
Instructor: 2001-2002
Beginning stone carving, teaching students how to use hand tools and techniques to create a stone sculpture and clay models. Emphasis is placed on form, technique, design, and presentation.
Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs, The Art Place
Instructor: 2001-2002
Teaching students hand-building techniques with clay.
Barbara Rheingrover Studios
Studio Assistant: 1999-2000
Stone carving and mold process for bronze casting.
Education Achievements
- Active in the Visual Art Committee of the KSU Board.
- Exhibited in eight juried art student exhibitions winning awards in photography, pottery and sculpture.
- Awarded a study abroad scholarship to Italy
- Awarded Outstanding Senior in Visual Arts
Commissions & Private Collections
"Passage" 2004
On the Grounds II
KSU Visual Art Building
Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, GA.
"Embrace" 2002
Tower Place
Atlanta, GA.
"Virgin" 1999
"Ballerina" 2003
Paran Place
Atlanta, GA.
"Coumadin" 2001
Atlanta, GA.
"Stroke" 2000
The Royal Gallery
Switzerland
"Prayer" 1999
"Evolution" 1999
Marietta, GA.
Woman" 1999
Passion" 1999
Gwinnett, GA
Art Exhibition
2005
Atlanta, Georgia December 2005
F. Schumacher & Co.
Atlanta Decorative Arts Center
Marietta, Georgia November 2005
Sculpt Atlanta Artisan Resource Center
- Exhibition of Cultiral Diversity
Gainesville, Georgia October 2005
Quinlian Visual Arts Center
- 4th Annual GH Net Art Exhibit
Atlanta, Georgia July 2005
The Forum at Defoor Center
Marietta, Georgia April 2005
Sculpt Atlanta Artisan Resource Center
Atlanta, Georgia April 2005
EyeDrum Gallery
- Works of Colors: Diversity Among Us
Canton, Georgia January 2005
Cherokee County Arts Center
2004
- Spruill Center of the Arts
Dunwoody, Georgia December 2004
Spruill Fine Art Gallery
Marietta, Georgia November 2004
Artisan Resource Center
Roswell, Georgia September-November
Heaven Blue Rose Contemporary Gallery
Kennesaw, Georgia June 2004
Kennesaw State University Campus
Kennesaw, Georgia June 2004
Kennesaw State University Fine Art Gallery
Marietta, Georgia May 2004
Artisan Resource Center
- Bi-Annual Roswell Art Walk
Roswell, Georgia April 2004
Iridium Gallery
Roswell, Georgia April 2004
Iridium Gallery
Atlanta Gallery Association, January 2004
The Royal Gallery - Historic Norcross, Georgia
Gasp! Gallery @ Tula Atlanta, Georgia
Iridium Gallery Roswell, Georgia
2003
Norcross, Georgia December 2003
The Royal Gallery Historic Norcross
Atlanta, Georgia November 2003
Gasp! Gallery @ Tula
Atlanta, Georgia October 2003
Buckhead Library
Jasper, Georgia October 2003 - third place-sculpture
Chamber of Commerce Building
Atlanta, Georgia September 2003
Gasp! Gallery @ Tula
Duluth, Georgia August 2003
Gwinnett Civic Center
Atlanta, Georgia June 2003
The Forum at DeFoor
Atlanta, Georgia March 2003
Center for the Visually Impaired
Roswell, Georgia February 2003
Mt. Park Elementary
2002
Kennesaw, Georgia November 2002
Kennesaw State University Visual Art Gallery
- Georgia Marble Festival 2002
Jasper, Georgia September-first place sculpture
Chamber of Commerce Building
2000
Jasper, Georgia September 2000
Chamber of Commerce Building
1999
- 1999 Senior Art Exhibition
Kennesaw Georgia, November 1999
Kennesaw State University Visual Art Gallery
- 16th Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition
Kennesaw, Georgia May 1999-honorable-mention pottery
Kennesaw State University Visual Art Gallery
1998
- Board of Regents Exhibition
Atlanta, Georgia June 1998
Midtown Board Regions Building
- The Fine Art Society of Kennesaw
Kennesaw, Georgia October 1998- first place sculpture
Kennesaw State University Visual Art Gallery
- 15th Annual Juried Student Exhibition
Kennesaw, Georgia May 1998-second place sculpture
Kennesaw State University Visual Art Gallery
- Peach belt Student Art Exhibition
Savannah, Georgia Feburary1988
Peach Belt Athletic Conference
1997
- 14th Annual Juried Student art Exhibition
Kennesaw, Georgia May1997-second place sculpture
Kennesaw State University Visual Art Gallery
- 4th Annual Southern Regional Juried Photography Competition
Kennesaw, Georgia March 1997
Kennesaw State University Visual Art Gallery
Juried Art Exhibition
- Fourth Annual Art of the Golden Generation
Kennesaw, Georgia August 8th 25th 2004
Kennesaw State University, the Sturgis Library Gallery
Juror: Fernando D'Astoli
Marietta, Georgia June 3rd-27th 2002
Parks, Recreation & Cultural Affairs Center
Juror: Fernando D'Astoli
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