Chukes: Curriculum Vitae
Education
Claremont Graduate University, Claremont, California, MFA, Sculpture, 2005.
California College of Arts and Crafts, Oakland, California, BFA, Sculpture and Ceramics, with High Distinction Honors, 1997.
Solo Exhibtions
2006 Joyce Gordon Gallery, Oakland, CA
2004 Thomas and Hall Fine Art Gallery, Dallas, TX
2004 Presentation of Tree of Life sculpture to Archbishop Desmond Tutu, The President’s
Distinguished Lecture Series, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
2003 Pasadena Public Library, Show and Lecture, Pasadena, CA
2002 Hearne Fine Art Gallery, Little Rock, AR
2002 Thomas and Hall Fine Art Gallery, Dallas, TX
2002 LeFlorence Fine Art Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
2001 FDG Zimart Galleria, Los Angeles, CA
2001 Art Between Two Houses, Altadena, CA
2000 FDG Zimart Galleria, Los Angeles, CA
2000 South Dallas Cultural Center, Dallas, TX
2000 Cunningham Gallery of Fine Art, Santa Ana, CA
1999 Umoja Fine Arts, Southfield, MI
1998 Leimert Park Fine Arts Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
1994 Hayes Street Gallery, San Francisco, CA
1991 Carson Fine Art Gallery, Carmel, CA
1985 San Jose City College, San Jose, CA
1983 Urban League Art Exhibition, San Jose, CA
Group Exhibitions
2006 The Case For The Abstract, Artpeace Gallery
2006 The Family of Clay: CCACeramics 1950-2005 Oliver Art Center, Oakland, CA
2005 Joyce Gordon Gallery, Oakland, CA
2005 National Black Fine Art Show, New York, NY
2005 Terra Firma, Part 1, Manhattan Beach Art Center, Manhattan Beach, CA
2004 Xiem Clay Center, Philip Cornelius & Chukes, Pasadena, CA
2004 National Black Fine Art Show, New York, NY
2003 Thelma Harris Art Gallery, Chukes & Bill Dallas, Oakland, CA
2003 Loveland Sculpture Invitational, Loveland, CO
2002 National Black Fine Art Show, New York, NY
2002 Thelma Harris Art Gallery, Bill Dallas & Chukes, Oakland, CA
2001 National Black Fine Art Show, New York, NY
2001 American Red Cross Center, Pasadena, CA
2001 Jackie Robinson Center Exhibit, Pasadena, CA
2000 Art 21, Las Vegas, NV
2000 National Black Fine Art Show, New York, NY
2000 Art 21 Palm Springs International Fine Art Exhibit, Palm Springs, CA
2000 William Grant Still Community Arts Center, Los Angeles, CA
1999 Linda Warren Fine Arts, Los Angeles, CA
1999 Boribana Museum, Senegal, West Africa
1999 Thelma Harris Art Gallery, Oakland, CA
1999 Jubulani Freedom Rising, a Benefit for The Desmond Tutu Peace Trust, Wiltern Theatre, Los Angeles, CA
1999 Studio B Art Gallery, Pomona, CA
1998 Pan African Film and Art Festival, Los Angeles, CA
1997 Pro-Arts Gallery, Oakland, CA
1997 California African American Museum, Los Angeles, CA
1997 Third World Art Exchange, Los Angeles, CA
1997 Toki Gallery Oakland, CA
1996 Oliver Art Center, Oakland, CA
1992 Preservation Park Fine Art Show, Oakland, CA
1993 Genesis Sanctuary For The Arts, San Jose, CA
1993 Genesis Sanctuary For The Arts, San Jose, CA
1992 Genesis Sanctuary For The Arts, San Jose, CA
1987 Destinations Downtown, Dynasty Gallery, San Jose, CA
1986 Juneteenth Art Celebration, San Jose, CA
1985 Juneteenth Art Celebration, San Jose, CA
Selected Lectures
2006 “ Transitions on Traditions” KPFA Radio 94.1 FM Featuring Chukes, Oakland, CA
2004 “ArtSummer Enrichment Program,” The Community Artist’s Collective, Houston, TX
2003 “Pasadena Public Library Lectures Series,” Pasadena, CA
2002 “From Abstract To Realism,” Thelma Harris Art Gallery, Oakland, CA
2000 “Youth Artist Symposium,” Thomas & Hall Fine Art Gallery, Dallas, TX
2000 “Soul Dance,” Hearne Fine Art, Little Rock, AR
1999 “Artist Mentor Program,” Leimert Park Fine Art, Los Angeles, CA
1999 “Career Day,” Blair High School, Pasadena, CA
1999 “Two Influences,” California State University, Fullerton, CA
1998 “Afrocentric Emphasis and Influence in World Culture,” South Dallas Cultural Center, Dallas, TX
1997 “Caressed By The Earth Contoured by Hand California,” California African- American Museum, Los Angeles, CA
1997 “Student and Teacher,” Andrew Hill High School, San Jose, CA
1996 “Methods and Constructions,” The Art School, Oakland, CA
1992 “Artist Lectures,” Mcclymonds High School, Oakland, CA
1985 “Artist Lecture Series” San Jose City College, San Jose, CA
1985 “Artist Lecture Series,” Evergreen Valley College, San Jose, CA
Selected Bibliography
“Salt of the Earth,” The Beach Reporter - Manhattan Beach News, February 3, 2005.
Arredondo, Deserie, “Faith and Values,” The Fresno Bee, November 27, 2004.
“Art and Soul, Black Women Gallery Owners Live For Art,” Essence Magazine, October 2004.
“ArtSummer Enrichment Program,” Ashe, June 2004.
Peggy Heinkel-Wolfe, “Now, That’s Body Language,” Star-Telegram, July 10, 2004.
“Thomas & Hall Fine Art Gallery Presents Chukes,” ARTLIES, June 2004.
Shaw, Penny, “Beaux-Arts,” Homes of Color, January/February 2004.
Iverem, Esther, "Big Art in New York,” http://www.bet.com, 2002.
“Oakland’s Urbanview,” Art Throb, March 13-19, 2002.
Scott, Jack, The Arts Advantage to California in the Changing World. Sacramento:
California Legislature Joint Committee on the Arts, 2001.
“Umoja Fine Arts presents Chukes.” Art Business News, March 2000.
California African-American Museum, Caressed by the Earth, Contoured by Hand, Los Angeles, 1997-1998.
Speight, Charlotte F., Make it in Clay. Mountain View: Mayfield Publishing Company, 1997.
Barnacle, Betty, “Sculptures Drop in At School,” San Jose Mercury News, May 10, 1997.
Affiliations
2005 Pasadena Arts Council, Pasadena, CA, member since 2000
2002 National NAACP Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological & Scientific Olympics, Dallas, TX
2001 California State Legislature, Hearing of the Joint Committee on the Arts, Burbank, CA
2001 California State Legislature, Local Arts Community Meeting, Pasadena Historical Museum, Pasadena, CA
2001 National NAACP Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological & Scientific Olympics, New Orleans, LA
1995-1997 California Collage of Arts and Crafts, Melanin Artist Mentoring Program, Oakland, CA
1995 California Collage of Arts and Crafts Presidents Circle Committee, CA
1985-1986 Juneteenth Arts Board Member, San Jose, CA
Grants and Awards
California College of arts and Crafts Honors Scholarship
World Foundation Scholarship
San Francisco Museum of Arts Award for Exceptional Achievement
Claremont Graduate University Fellowship
City of Dallas Special Recognition Arts Award, Councilman Leo V. Chaney, Jr. District 7
1998-2000 Artist-in-residence Honor Leimert Park Fine Arts, Los Angeles, CA
Gallery Presentations
Hearne Fine Art, Little Rock, AR
Thomas & Hall Fine Art Gallery, Dallas, TX
Artpeace Gallery, Burbank, CA
Joyce Gordon, Oakland, CA
Scluptures in Private Collections, Selected List
Archbishop Desmond Tutu
James Thomas, White house Deputy District Attorney
Carol H. Willison, Advertising Mogul
Bernard and Shirley Kinsey/ Collectors
Lloyd Murad, Former Olympic Athlete and Olympic Track and Field Coach
Bobby Poynter, Former Olympic Athlete and San Jose State University Track and Field Coach
George Clinton, Musician
CCH Pounder, Actress
Carl and Gwen McCane / Collectors
Darryl McCane, Film Director / Actor
Michael Hawthorne and Rita Craig, Model / Actors and Collectors
Michael and Norma Cunningham, Cunningham Fine Art Gallery, Artist / Collector
Anthony Hopkins, Thomas & Hall Fine Art Gallery
Dr. Erma S. Washington
Dr. James A. Campbell Jr.
William Attaway, Artist / Collector
Zelma and Ronnie Branch / Collectors
Angela Cherry Smith, Collector
Wyatt/ Collector
Drs. Kevin and Jackie Longshaw
Anthony Hinton, Poet and Author
Jaimey and Tanya Wasson / Collectors
Steven Ajay, College Professor and Poet
Thelma Harris, Thelma Harris Art Gallery
Ian Grant, Umoja Fine Arts
Sted Munson, CEO Rollin Out Magazine
Bob and Debbie Crews/ Collectors
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