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Education.
2018-2022 BFA, University of Tennessee of Martin
2023-2026 MFA, University of Memphis
Exhibitions.
2025
Danielle Sierra’s Supernatural Telescope, Crosstown Arts, Memphis TN
Flat File Exhibition and Collection, Coop Gallery, Nashville TN
Beasts Abound Group Exhibition, Marshall Arts, Memphis TN
42nd Annual Juried Student Exhibition, University of Memphis, Memphis TN
2024
Ugly Art Co. Group Show, Ugly Art Co., Memphis TN
2024 VTA Alumni Invitational Exhibition, University of Tennessee at Martin, Martin TN
Ready Playa One Solo Exhibition, Ugly Art Co., Memphis TN
Ugly Art Co. Opening Group Exhibition, Ugly Art Co., Memphis TN
41st Annual Juried Student Exhibition, University of Memphis, Memphis TN
2023
9th Annual Guitar as Art Exhibition, University of Tennessee at Martin, Martin TN
37th Artist Showcase, Paris-Henry County Arts Council, Paris TN
Screw York: A Showcase by Isaiah Kennedy and Jake Hurdt, Molotov Skateshop, Bowling Green KY
In Bloom: Group Showcase, Memphis Current, Memphis TN
Hope in Blue: Solo Exhibition, Murray Art Guild, Murray KY
2022
The Latest Crusade: Solo Exhibition, Memphis Current, Memphis TN
Worth Considering: Group Exhibition, Absorb Gallery, Dayton Ohio
Murray Art Guild: Visual Evidence, Waterfront Library Gallery, Murray KY
2022 Bellwethers Regional Exhibition, West Tennessee Regional Art Center, Humboldt TN
Five Points 2022 Small Works Juried Exhibition, Five Points Gallery, Torrington, CT
University of Tennessee at Martin 2022 Guitar as Art, University of Tennessee at Martin, Martin TN
Webster Arts National Exhibition “Long Story Short”, Webster Arts, Webster Groves, MO
Molotov Skate Shop Solo Exhibition “Trouble with the Word”, Molotov Skate Shop, Bowling Green, KY
University of Tennessee at Martin 2022 VTA Exhibition, Fine Arts Gallery Martin, TN
Bachelors Thesis Solo Exhibition “Trouble with the Word”, University of Tennessee at Martin, Martin, TN
Bristol Art Museum National Juried Collage/ Construction Exhibition “Putting the Pieces Back Together”, Bristol Art Museum, Bristol, RI
LSA Student Exhibition: Verified, University of Tennessee at Martin, Martin TN
Jackson Ned Center Regional College Exhibition, Ned Center, Jackson TN
2021
Bellwethers Regional Exhibition, University of Tennessee at Martin, Martin TN
Murray Art Guild Exhibition: Visual Evidence, Murray State College, Murray Ky
Yeiser Art Center Photography Show: Through the Lens, Yeiser Art Center, Paducah KY
Vantage Coffee Solo Pop-up Show: Back and Forth, Vantage Coffee Shop, Martin TN
Broke and Motivated Magazine Issue #2 Release Group Show, Molotov Skate Shop, Bowling Green KY
Contact Skateboard and Coffee Shop Solo Show “Café and Other Polar Graphics” Contact Coffee Shop, Memphis Tn
Molotov Skate Shop Trio Exhibition: Pendulum, Molotov Skate shop, Bowling Green KY
LSA Student Exhibition: Kaleidoscope, University of Tennessee at Martin, Martin TN
UTM VTA Exhibition: The UnMasking, University of Tennessee at Martin, Martin TN
Publications/Graphic Design.
2025
Politic Skateboards “Japhey Dow, Plumber by Nature” Skateboard Graphic
Politic Skateboard “Herb Brown, After Crumb” Skateboard Graphic
2024
Politic Skateboards “Japhey Dow, Little Friend” Skateboard Graphic
Politic Skateboards “Herb Brown, Mixtape Killer” Skateboard Graphic
SlowDown Dry Goods “Crumb Phone” T-shirt Graphic
SlowDown Dry Goods “Money Jungle” T-shirt graphic
2023
Alley Products “Cadyn Slayer” Skateboard Graphic
OUS “In the Club” T-shirt Graphic
Streetlight Int. “Delaware” Skateboard Graphic
Droid “Holding the World” T-shirt Graphic
Church Collective Zine
2022
SlowDown Dry Goods “LeadBelly” Tee Shirt Graphic
SlowDown Dry Goods “World Peace” Tee Shirt Graphic
Run-Down “Broken VX” Tee Shirt Graphic
Run-Down “Totem people” Tee Shirt Graphic
Polar Skate Co. 2022 Fall Hardgoods catalog
· Shin Sanbogi Skateboard Graphic “Bonsai rider”
Dismal Lexington Logo Redesign
2021
Polar Skate Co. 2021 Fall Hardgoods Catalog
· Dane Brady Skateboard Graphic “Quiet Janitor”
Polar Skate Co. 2021 Spring Hardgoods Catalog #2
· Hjalte Halberg Skateboard Graphic “Biker in the Evening”
Polar Skate Co. 2021 Spring Hardgoods Catalog #1
· Shin Sanbogi Skateboard Graphic “Sketchy 80’s”
· Dane Brady Skateboard Graphic “Painter Lad”
Swancommon Skateboard Graphic “1-8-7”
SlowDown Dry Goods “A Skaters Morning” Tee Shirt Graphic
SlowDown Dry Goods “Memphis Blues” Tee Shirt Graphic
SlowDown Dry Goods “Brick Phone” Tee Shirt Graphic
Broke and Motivated Issue #2 (artwork)
Broke and Motivated Issue #1 (artwork)
Alley Products Skateboard Graphic “Frog with Umbrella”
SkyView Skate Shop Graphic “Our Shop”
Neighbors Company Tee Shirt Graphic “Saeki’s Window”
Bean Switch Literary Magazine (artwork)
2020
Polar Skate Co. 2020 Winter Hardgoods Catalog
· Dane Brady Skateboard Graphic “Bistro”
· Aaron Herrington Skateboard Graphic “Café”
Polar Skate Co. 2020 Summer Hardgoods Catalog
· Shin Sanbongi Debut Pro Model Graphic “Soul Surfer”
Bean Switch Literary Magazine
Slam City Skates Blog: “Catch Up with Pontus Alv”