has an incredible girlfriend who knows how to code websites. sort of.

RYAN PERKINS
BigFunSLC@gmail.com

EDUCATION
University of Utah // BFA, sculpture/intermedia emphasis

WORK EXPERIENCE
Moonlight Furniture // Independent Contractor // May 2008 - December 2008
Daily Utah Chronicle // Graphic Designer // August 2006 – December 2006

VOLUNTEER
Book Arts Program Monitor // Marriot Library, University of Utah

TECHNICAL SKILLS
Computer // Adobe Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, & Illustrator) // PC and MAC platforms // Final Cut Pro
Metal Fabrication // Experience in oxy-acetylene, & MIG welding techniques
Casting // Experience in moldmaking, multiple metal casting techniques, and resin casting
Woodcraft // Experienced in woodcraft techniques, furniture-making, and carving
Printing // Experienced in letterpress and screen printing

AWARDS
Carmen Morton Christiansen Scholarship // Fall 2005, Fall 2008, and Spring 2009
Undergraduate Research Project & Undergraduate Scholar Designation // Fall 2007 and Summer 2008

EXHIBITIONS
Counterform Book Arts Annual Student Show, 2006 // Marriot Library, University of Utah, Salt Lake City
Annual Student Exhibition, 2006, 2007, and 2009 // Alvin Gittins Gallery, University of Utah, Salt Lake City
Legend of Hidden Hollow Performance and Installation Art Show, 2007 // Hidden Hollow, Salt Lake City
Salt Lake to Boise: Invitational Exchange Exhibition, 2007 // Boise State University, Boise, Idaho
The Big Student Show, 2008 // The Pickle Company, Salt Lake City
“This Is The Place” Print Exhibition, 2008 // Signed-and-Numbered gallery, Salt Lake City
“This Agression Will Not Stand, Man” Print Exhibition, 2009 // Signed-and-Numbered gallery, Salt Lake City
Cult of the Book Exhibition, 2009 // Sam Weller’s Gallery, Salt Lake City
Gallery Roll, Bicycle Themed Art Show, 2009 // Salt Lake City Bicycle Company, Salt Lake City
“Alice in Wonderland” Print Exhibition, 2009 // Signed-and-Numbered gallery, Salt Lake City
Downtown Art & Craft Market, Summer 2009 // Pioneer Park, Salt Lake City
“Werewolf Bar Mitzvah” Print Exhibition, 2009 // Signed-and-Numbered gallery, Salt Lake City
Art Benefit Show for The Salt Lake City Bicycle Collective, 2009 // Bayleaf Cafe, Salt Lake City
“Liminal” Print Exhibition, 2010 // Kayo Gallery, Salt Lake City

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All images and content ©2010 Ryan Perkins

The website of my business partner and the coder of this website, Whitney Shaw. www.threewholebuffalo.net
My online store. www.bigfunslc.etsy.com
The website of my friend and once classmate, Valerie Jar. www.valeriejar.com
An interview with Gavin at The City Weekly. Gavin’s Undergound