akc57@cornell.edu
(617) 763-2634
@delicious.bass.co
EDUCATION
Cornell University, Ithaca, NY — BFA 2026
Pursuing a BFA degree while integrating studies in mycology, fiber science, and fashion to inform material-based practices
GPA: 3.9
AWARDS
2 time Recipient of the Kip Brady Prize
Cornell University, Spring 2024 & 2025
Awarded to a student who shows excellence in printmaking.
B.F.A. Creative Research Funding
Cornell University, Fall 2024
Funded research project integrating mycology and printmaking. Designed and built a controlled terrarium/mushroom grow box to explore image transfer techniques, documenting growth and decay in a circular environment.
Student Artist Spotlight
Cornell Daily Sun, October 2024
Artist spotlight highlighting my practice and recent works.
EXPERIENCE
Organikos Coffee, Graphic Designer
San Juan, Costa Rica Summer 2025
Completely re-designed coffee bags, store signage, and brand design. Compiled into style guide.
Center for the Arts, Lead Instructor
Jackson, WY Summer 2024
Designed and led multimedia art workshops for K-2 students
Joe Wardwell, Artist’s Assistant
Boston, MA Summer 2024
Assisted in the production of two large-scale murals in Boston, contributing to surface preparation, paint mixing, and execution
Analog Cycles, Product Photographer
Poultney, VT Summer 2023
Creativly photographed a range of products for website. Edited, organized, and uploaded photos to analogcycles.com
EXHIBITIONS
Ripple, Tjaden Gallery
Ithaca, NY - April 21 - 25 (2025)
A group exhibition showcasing the work of nine students from the spring 2025 Advanced Practice course (all B.F.A. '26)
Feel The Ground, Tjaden Gallery
Ithaca, NY - August 6 - September 5 (2024)
A solo show transforming the gallery into an immersive environment, featuring suspended handmade paper, ceramic cairns, tufted rugs, and vibrant prints
I See You 2024, The Ink Shop
Ithaca, NY - April 5 - May 15 (2024)
My work was the featured headliner of the exhibition. Group show featuring Ithaca College and Cornell University Printmakers.
County Fair (an outdoor sculpture show)
Freeville, NY - April 30 - May 12 (2023)
Showed “The Udder” (a soft sculpture I made) in a dormant farming field with a collection of other Art Student’s work. Designed, and constructed the structure to support the giant cow udder exploring themes of humor, dairy farming, and material
Hot Tub Time, Tjaden Experimental Gallery
Ithaca, NY - September 24 - 30 (2023)
A solo show consisting of my work at Cornell up until the Fall 2023 semester. Featured current large sculptures, paintings and prints