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EDUCATION
Master of Fine Arts
September 1994 to June 1997
Specialization: Sculpture and Drawing
Eastern Michigan University
Bachelor of Fine Arts
September 1987 to December 1992
Concentration: Sculpture
Eastern Michigan University
SELECTED EXHIBITIONS
• solo shows
ART IN THE EYE (2008-2009) Juried year round outdoor sculpture exhibition.
Marshall, Michigan
OUTDOOR SCULPTURE EHIBITION (2008-2009) Universit of Toledo
Juried year round outdoor sculpture exhibition.
Toledo, Ohio
REGIONAL BIENNIAL JURIED SCULPTURE EHIBITION (Summer 2008) Marshall Fredericks Museum
Juried group exhibition of Michigan sculptors.
Saginaw, Michigan
OUR TOWN 2006 (2006, October) Juried group exhibition of Michigan artists.
The Community House. Birmingham, Michigan
OUR TOWN 2005 (2005, October) Juried group exhibition of Michigan artists.
The Community House. Birmingham, Michigan
THE 9TH ANNUAL- U of M- DEARBORN OPEN COMETITION
(2005, June 10 - July 22) Statewide juried exhibition.
Alfred Berkowitz Gallery, University of Michigan-Dearborn, Dearborn, Michigan
ART ROUND TOWN (2005) Juried year round outdoor sculpture exhibition.
Saugatuck, Michigan
WORK BY STEFAN RITTENBERY, JIM MARKLEY, AND KIRK RODA
(2004, December) Three person shoe of recent work.
Lansing Art Gallery, Lansing, Michigan
CREATIVE DIMENSIONS: SCULPTURAL INVITATIONAL (2004, August - September)
Innovational sculpture show of Michigan artists.
Crooked Tree Arts Center, West Gallery. Petoskey, Michigan
FOCUS ON THE FIGURE (2004, May - June)
Invitational showcased sculptor concurrent with main group exhibition of figurative artwork.
Design Center Gallery. Warren, Michigan
OUR TOWN 2003 (2003, October) Juried group exhibition of Michigan artists.
The Community House. Birmingham, Michigan
SCULPTURE INVITATIONAL (2003, January - February)
Invitational sculpture show curated by nationally known sculptor John Nick Pappas.
Ann Arbor Art Center. Ann Arbor, Michigan
CELEBRATING THE FIGURE
(2003, May -June) Statewide juried exhibition of figurative artwork.
Lansing Art Gallery, Lansing, Michigan
• PAST AND PRESENT SCULPTURE BY KIRK RODA (2003, April - June)
Invitational solo sculpture show. Heidelberg Gallery. Sebewaing, Michigan
THE SCARAB CLUB SILVER MEDAL 2003 ANNUAL EXHIBITION
(2003, February -March) Annual group exhibition of regional artists.
The Scarab Club, Detroit, Michigan
• RECENT SCULPTURE BY KIRK RODA (2002, October - November)
Invitational solo sculpture show. Kettering University. Flint, Michigan
OUR TOWN 2002 (2002, October) Juried group exhibition of Michigan artists.
The Community House. Birmingham, Michigan
• RECENT WORKS BY KIRK RODA (2002, September)
Solo sculpture show. Saginaw Valley State University. Saginaw, Michigan
CELEBRATING THE FIGURE
(2002, May 7 -June 2) Statewide juried exhibition of artwork that celebrates the figure.
Lansing Art Gallery, Lansing, Michigan
ANIMAL/VEGETABLE/MINERAL ll
(2002, May 10 - June 21) Statewide juried exhibition that focuses on the Michigan environment.
Alfred Berkowitz Gallery, University of Michigan-Dearborn, Dearborn, Michigan
PFIZER ARTIST EXHIBITION
(2002, May 1 -June 30) Invitational exhibition of local sculptors.
Pfizer Research Center, Ann Arbor, Michigan
THE SCARAB CLUB SILVER MEDAL 2002 ANNUAL EXHIBITION
(2002, February 27 -March 30) Annual group exhibition of regional artists.
The Scarab Club, Detroit, Michigan
HEAD ON (2001, September through November) Invitational portrait exhibition
by national and international artists.
Exhibit A Gallery. Birmingham, Michigan
OUR TOWN 2001 (2001, October) Juried group exhibition of Michigan artists.
The Community House. Birmingham, Michigan
• SCULPTURE BY KIRK RODA (2001,
February to June) Solo sculpture show. 303 Detroit Gallery. Ann Arbor, Michigan
EVOLUTION II (2001, March & April) Juried group exhibition.Gallery 212. Ann Arbor, Michigan
EVOLUTION I (2001, February & March) Juried group exhibition.
Gallery 212. Ann Arbor, Michigan
MESSENGERS AND MESSIAHS (2001, February & March) Two-person show of painting
and sculpture. Ann Arbor Art Center. Ann Arbor, Michigan
FIGURATIVE VIEW (2000, November) Three-person show of figurative work.
Adrian College Art Gallery. Adrian, Michigan
DELUSIONS OF GRANDEUR (2000, September & October) Juried group exhibition.
Gallery 212. Ann Arbor, Michigan
OUT OF BLUE (2000 August) Juried group exhibition.
Birmingham and Bloomfield Art Center. Birmingham, Michigan
TRIAL BY FIRE (2000 July & August) Juried group exhibition of metal sculpture.
Leopold Bros. Gallery. Ann Arbor, Michigan
SACRED GROUND (2000 June to July) Juried group exhibition.
Leopold Bros. Gallery. Ann Arbor, Michigan
SUBMISSION (2000, June & July) Juried group exhibition.
Gallery 212. Ann Arbor, Michigan
SMOKE AND MIRRORS (May & June) Juried group exhibition.
Gallery 212. Ann Arbor, Michigan
FORBIDDEN FRUIT (2000, April & May) Juried group exhibition.
Gallery 212. Ann Arbor, Michigan
NAKED TRUTH (2000, March & April) Juried group exhibition.
Gallery 212. Ann Arbor, Michigan
SAVING GRACE (2000, February & March) Juried group exhibition.
Gallery 212. Ann Arbor, Michigan
• MESSENGERS (1999, November) A one-person show of thematically similar works.
Fine Art Gallery University of Michigan Flint. Flint, Michigan
RECENT WORKS BY KIRK R. J. RODA AND DENISE WHITEBREAD (1997, May) A two person sculpture show
exhibiting recent original works.Intermedia Gallery. Ypsilanti, Michigan
DEPOT TOWN ARTISTS' CENTER SIXTH BI-ANNUAL (1997, April) A three person
show of recent works of sculpture and textiles.
Depot Town Artists' Center. Ypsilanti, Michigan
PAINTINGS BY JOEL BISHOP AND SCULPTURES BY KIRK R. J. RODA (1997, January)
A two person show of original paintings and sculpture.
Intermedia Gallery. Ypsilanti, Michigan
MICHIGAN DRAWING SHOW (1996, April) Annual statewide juried drawing show.
Eastern Michigan University. Ypsilanti, Michigan
EXHIBITION (1996, March) Group exhibition of various local artists.
Art House Gallery. Ann Arbor, Michigan
FIRST ART HOUSE GALLERY GROUP EXHIBITION (1996, February) Group exhibition of local artists.
Art House Gallery. Ann Arbor, Michigan
BEAUX ARTS FESTIVAL (1996, January) Work shown at the Gary M. Owen College
of Business during campus-wide festival of the arts.
Eastern Michigan University. Ypsilanti, Michigan
WORKS BY CLIVE BONELL, IAN RANDLES, AND KIRK R. J. RODA (1995, October)
Three person show of paintings, drawings, and sculpture.
Intermedia Gallery. Ypsilanti, Michigan
• ORIGINAL WORKS BY KIRK R. J. RODA
(1992, July) One person show featuring recent paintings and drawings
Del Rio Gallery. Ann Arbor, Michigan
HONORS AND AWARDS
Purchase Award
2008 University of Toledo Outdoor Sculpture Collection
University of Toledo, Toledo, Ohio
Gold Ribbon
2006 The Community House, Our Town
Juried group show of Michigan artists
Birmingham, Michigan
Third Place
2003 Lansing Art Gallery, Celebrating the Figure
Lansing, Michigan
Best of Show
2002 Alfred Berkowitz Gallery, Animal/Vegetable/Mineral ll
University of Michigan-Dearborn, Dearborn, Michigan
Purchase Award
2002 Alfred Berkowitz Gallery, Animal/Vegitable/Mineral ll
University of Michigan-Dearborn, Dearborn, Michigan
Second Place
2002 Lansing Art Gallery, Celebrating the Figure
Lansing, Michigan
Third Place
2002 The Scarab Club, Silver Medal
2002 Annual Exhibition. Group show of regional artists.
Detroit, Michigan
Juror's Award
2001 The Community House, Our Town
Juried group show of Michigan artists
Birmingham, Michigan
Artistic Excellence Award
1997 Eastern Michigan University,
Graduate Art Show
Best of show
Honorable Mention Award 1997 Eastern Michigan University,
Student Art Show
Best of Sculpture Award
1997 Eastern Michigan University,
Student Art Show
Provost Scholarship Award
1996 to 1997 Eastern Michigan University
Dorothy Lamming Art Scholarship Award
1995 to 1996
Purchase Award
1996 Eastern Michigan University, Graduate Art Show,
Starkweather Art Collection
Best of Drawing Award
1995 Eastern Michigan University,
Student Art Show
PUBLIC COLLECTIONS
University of Toledo Outdoor Sculpture Collection
Toledo, Ohio
Environmental Interpretive Center
University of Michigan-Dearborn, Dearborn, Michigan
Starkweather Graduate School Art Collection, Starkweather Hall,
Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, Michigan
McKenny Union, University Marketing and Student Affairs,
Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, Michigan
REVIEWS
Sculptor's work makes unified statement Christopher R. Young
The Flint Journal, October 17, 2002
Art of religion By Helen Raica-Klotz
The Bay City Times, September 19, 2002
Inspiration, expression are message at Art Center John Carlos Cantu
The Ann Arbor News, February 24, 2001
'Delusions is no illusion' multi-media show at gallery 212 is full of grandeur
John Carlos Cantu
The Ann Arbor News, September 30, 2000
Gallery 212 show 'Submission' lives up to its provocative title John Carlos Cantu
The Ann Arbor News, June 24, 2000
'Naked Truth' exhibit an evocative Main St. showing Neshe Sarkozy
The Michigan Daily, April 12, 2000
Getting to the core of 'Forbidden Fruit' John Carlos Cantu
The Ann Arbor News, April 29, 2000
In gallery 212 show, artists bare their communication skills John Carlos Cantu
The Ann Arbor News, March 25, 2000
Anything-but-generic Gallery 212 intends to thrive with challenging art on West Liberty
John Carlos Cantu
The Ann Arbor News, March 17, 2000
A gallery known for irreverence shifts gears John Carlos Cantu
The Ann Arbor News, February 26, 2000
Bronze sculptures create fanciful world Christopher R. Young
The Flint Journal, November 14, 1999
Dionysus on the Del Rio's Walls John Carlos Cantu,
The Ann Arbor News, August 5, 1993
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT
Sculptor
General Motors
Warren, Michigan
January 2000 to Present
Duties:
•All math surface development from design concepts using
Alias WaveFront modeling software
•Operating Tarus three-point milling machine
•Picking Points on Surface Using Tarus Milling Machine
•Lofting of Surfaces
•Cutter Path Development
•Hand finishing of clay models
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Instructor of Sculpture I
Eastern Michigan University
September 1997 to January 2000
Duties:
•Design and implement course curriculum
•Adapt curriculum to meet individual needs
•Lecture on sculptural principles and design concepts
•Demonstrate sculptural techniques and materials
•Illustrate proper use of shop equipment and tools
•Lead individual and group critiques
•Conduct art history slide lectures
•Grade projects
•Maintain office hours
•Sustain sculpture supplies and inventory •Maintain shop equipment
Professor of Sculpture
Oakland Community College
Farmington Hills, Michigan
September 1999 to December 1999
Duties:
•Plan and execute course curriculum
•Lecture on sculptural principles and 3-dimensional design concepts
•Demonstrate sculptural methods and materials
•Instruct on proper use of shop equipment and tools
•Lead individual and group critiques
•Direct art history slide lectures
•Grade projects
Professor of Drawing
Oakland Community College
Farmington Hills, Michigan
September 1999 to December 1999
Duties:
•Design and implement lesson plans
•Demonstrate drawing techniques and materials
•Lead small group, large group, and individual critiques
•Conduct portfolio reviews
•Conduct art history slide lectures
•Grade projects
Professor of 2-Dimensional Design
Lansing Community College
Lansing, Michigan
September 1999 to December 1999
Duties:
•Design and implement lesson plans
•Lecture on basic color principles and 2-dimensional design concepts
•Demonstrate techniques and materials
•Lead individual and group critiques
•Direct art history slide lectures
•Grade projects
Assistant Professor of Advanced Sculpture
Eastern Michigan University
January 1998 to April 1998
Duties:
•Provided assistance to teacher and students in sculptural processes and techniques
•Conducted group and personal critiques
•Led demonstrations in processes, techniques, and materials
•Purchased sculpture supplies
•Prepared studio materials
•Managed studio security, cleaning, and maintenance
•Maintained shop equipment
Graduate Teaching Assistant for Drawing I
Eastern Michigan University
September 1996 to December 1996
Duties:
•Assumed role as instructor in professor's absence
•Designed and implemented lesson plans
•Adapted curriculum to meet individual needs
•Demonstrated drawing techniques and materials
•Led small group, large group, and individual critiques
•Conducted portfolio reviews
•Conducted art history slide lectures
•Graded projects
•Responsible for keeping class records
•Supplied and designed still lifes
STUDIO EXPERIENCE
Graduate Assistant
Graduate Assistant for the Sculpture Department
Eastern Michigan University
September 1994 to December 1996
Duties:
•Provided assistance to teachers and students in sculptural processes and techniques
•Conducted group and personal critiques
•Led demonstrations in processes, techniques, and materials
•Maintained sculpture supplies and inventory
•Responsible for preparation of studio materials
•Maintained lab hours
•Responsible for overall studio maintenance, cleaning, and security
•Responsible for maintenance of shop equipment
Student Assistant
Undergraduate Assistant for Sculpture Studio
Eastern Michigan University
January 1990 to January 1991
Duties:
•Assisted teacher and students in processes and techniques
•Maintained shop tools and machinery
•Maintained lab hours
•Assumed custodial duties
RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE
Foundry Technician
Pappas Art Foundry
June 1997 to January 2000
Duties:
•Advanced mold making
•Wax casting
•Wax cast reconditioning
•Gating and spruing
•Investing •Bronze casting
•Mig welding
•Bronze chasing
•Sand blasting
•Bronze patination
•Restoration of public and private bronzes
Photolab Technician
Assistant Manager for Arborland Photo
October 1987 to May 1997
Duties:
•Developed and printed color, black and white, and slide film
•Shot slides of customer's artwork
•Advised customers on picture taking and film selection
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Casting:
•Bronze •Aluminum •Lead •Pewter •Cement •Cast Stone •Hydrostone •Plaster •Paper
Advanced Mold Making:
•Flexible Polysulfide •Flexible Polyurethane •Plaster Waste •Plaster Piece
Welding:
•Mig •Tig •Arc •Spot •Oxy-Acetylene
Modeling:
•Clay •Wax •Welded •Plaster
Carving:
•Wood •Stone
Other Sculptural Techniques:
•Wood Construction •Plaster Build-up •Hammer Forming
Heavy Machine Operating:
•Plasma Cutter •Sand Blaster •Electric and Gas Kiln •Blast Furnace
Tool Handling:
•All Shop Tools •All Hand Held Shop Tools
Miscellaneous:
•Natural and Synthetic Clay Making •Bronze Patination
APPLICABLE COMPUTER SKILLS
Alias Wavefront AutoStudio
•All math surface development •Math model fabrication from design concept
•Fundamental animation
Macromedia DreamWeaver
•Website design and development
Adobe PhotoShop
•Site planning for public works •Image development •Image manipulation
•Compositional arrangement studies
Fractal Design Painter
•Image arrangement •Surface manipulation •Guide for pitina options
Fractal Design Poser
•Image development •Compositional studies •Anatomy study aid
•Compositional aid for multiple figure organization
•Spatial guide •Visual aid for figure distortion and scale change
•Armature planning •Experimental lighting effects on figure compositions
Umax Vista Scan
•Image scanning •Slide scanning •Negative scanning
COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIPS
Gallery Assistant
January 1995 to June 1997
Intermedia Gallery Group.
Student run gallery on the campus of E.M.U.
Founding member of Art Masters Association (AMA)
September 1995 to June 1997
Graduate support group that organizes lectures, shows, class trips, and informational work shops.