Ian Miller

Images

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Almost Infamous (Graphic Novel Cover), Brush and ink on illustration board, 2007. 11"x17"

The Cat With 2 Heads!, Digital image, 2006, 11"x17"

Fuck 'Em If They Can't Take a Joke, Woodblock print, 2007, 11"x15"

Stern vs. Powell, Graphite, 2005, 22"x30"

Untitled, Watercolor and colored pencil, 2005, 22"x30"

Moon Landing, Digital Photograph, 2007, 8.5"x11"

The Creation of George (After Michelangelo), Oil on canvas, 2006, 20"x20"

The Stigmata of Steve Irwin (After Ghirlandaio), Graphite, 2005, 30"x22"

No Spin Zone?, Oil on canvas, 2007, 30"x40"

Worker's Rights, Oil on canvas, 2007, 30"x40"

Saccharine Still Life, Oil on canvas, 2006, 20"x20"

Self-Portrait, Charcoal on drawing paper, 2008, 18"x24"

Still Life, Graphite, Graphite on illustration paper, 2005, 22"x15"

Frog Into Pinecone, Graphite on illustration paper, 2005, 22"x30"

Tribute to Sam Cooke, Ink and pen and watercolor on illustration paper, 2006, 22"x30"

Artist Statement

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I feel that as an artist, my work is a product of the world in which I live. I know this is a very general statement and is probably true of the work of most artists, but I feel that society and culture are important in art and can make pieces relevant to the time and place in which the artist makes them. Being a fan of realism and satire, I try and combine both elements into my art.

Being a fan of satire and graphic novels and other low forms of art, I like to exaggerate figures and poke fun at the world we live in. I feel that the world can be too serious at times, and it’s good to have a sense of humor about things. I have dabbled in cartooning and caricature, and while most of my formal art lacks any real cartoon-esque figures, I incorporate small elements many times when doing a satirical piece. Sometimes the best way to bring forth ideas of contemporary society is to juxtapose them against appropriated imagery from decades or centuries past. This can bring a certain humor or a certain shock value to the original piece. However, I feel that the most rewarding aspect of art is coming up with unique and original ideas.

Many times it is difficult to break out of certain comfort zones. I try and expand my horizons by utilizing many different media, such as paint, black and white drawing materials, and digital. Many times certain aspects of art cannot be achieved with certain media, so it’s important to be able to use as much different materials as possible.

Resume

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Contact Information:

Ian Miller

25 Cleveland Drive

Croton-on-Hudson, NY, 10520

(914)471-7573

imiller@oswego.edu

QUALIFICATIONS:
- Very creative individual; constantly forming ideas to be put into writing, art, and music.
- Motivated and driven and willing to learn and grow.
- Positive and confident personality; works well alone or with others in a team.
- Excellent computer and internet skills - Knowledgeable in Windows and Mac OS, MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Photoshop, Illustrator, internet research and email.

WORK EXPERIENCE:
- 2008 – Present Curator, Ico Art & Music Gallery, NYC
Responsibilities: Contacting and booking artists for exhibitions, reviewing artists’ submissions, designing and writing promotional materials (press releases, catalogs, invitation cards), training and managing interns, installing exhibitions, interacting directly with patrons.
- 2008 Gallery Attendant, Tyler Hall Art Gallery, Oswego, NY
Responsibilities: Helped organize and install exhibitions, monitored gallery and provided information for patrons.
- 2006 – 2008 Advertising with Oswego Campus Radio Station WNYO
Responsibilities: Provided art for print advertisements and signs, voiceover work for radio commercials.
- 2004 – Present Freelance designer in field of music
Responsibilities: Designing flyers for concerts.
- 2003 – Present Freelance comic book illustration
Responsibilities: Penciller and inker. Created a comic for independent study in school with artist Frank Thorne.
- 2003 – 2007 Associate, ShopRite supermarket, Croton-on-Hudson, NY
Responsibilities: Cashier and Produce Clerk, direct interaction with customers.
- 2002 Summer help for Ozzie Magazine Awards
Responsibilities: Organized submissions from magazine publishers for award ceremony.

EXHIBITIONS:
- Ready! Student Exhibition, Oswego Downtown Building, Oswego, NY. October-November 2007.
- A Visual Exploration of Memory, Tyler Hall Art Gallery, Oswego, NY. February-April 2008.
- B.F.A. Spring Graduate Student Exhibition, Tyler Hall Art Gallery, Oswego, NY. May 2008.

EDUCATION:
- 2004-2008 State University of New York at Oswego
Major: BFA Fine Arts, Illustration concentration
Minor: Art History
Organizations: SUNY Oswego Radio Station 88.9 FM WNYO, Storyteller’s Guild.
- 2001-2004 Croton-Harmon High School, Croton-on-Hudson, NY
Organizations: Alternative Art, Music, & Poetry Club, 4th Floor Literary Magazine, Yearbook staff.

SKILLS:
Business writing, creative writing, graphic design, drawing, painting, traditional and digital illustration, internet research.

References available on request.

Biography

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Ian Miller is a recent graduate from the State University of New York at Oswego. He graduated with a BFA Studio Art degree and a minor in art history. He works mainly with drawing and painting, and has a concentration in illustration. Expression through art has played a large role in his life, and from a young age he has known he has wanted to turn what was once a hobby into a career. He has illustrated many short comic books for publication on the internet, and has worked on an independent school project with illustrator Frank Thorne. Before graduating high school he received a scholarship from his school for their recognition of his interest in art. While in college he has done graphic design work in the field of music, designing album covers and concert flyers. Ian will be graduating SUNY Oswego in 2008 and is interested in pursuing a career in creating graphic novels or animation.