Artists Registry
North Babylon NY United States
Artist's Statement
Dave is awed by the mystery of how creation occurs and how people live; because of this he is able to capture the history of people through the unspoken stories of the world around them. Dave believes that “even ordinary life can be captured through art”
Dave’s emotional distress, both personally and for society overall, come from his own internal and external battles with Multiple Post Traumatic Stress Disorder in forms of suppressed emotions from his childhood and personal experiences in the military, both in Iraq (1991) and the World Trade Center Service,his being bi-polar and his journey through different cultures of the world is represented in various ways in his paintings and sculptures which he leaves for the viewer to discover.
Dave’s work is a mixture of Eastern and Western Art he has entitled Eastern Modernism. “He started this form of art after visiting China in 2004. While there he discovered the ancient and demanding Chinese art of paper cutting and line drawing. On his return he began making connections between this craft and his years as a soldier. The results of this unusual connection have been very beautiful two and three dimensional metaphors for the importance of time and the fragility of life and democracy.” – Mac Adams
Resume
David Rogers
1216 August Road _ North Babylon, NY 11703 _ daves-studio@live.com _ 631-838-8944
http://daves-studio.com
ART AND DESIGN PROFESSOR / EDUCATIONAL TEACHING PROFESSIONAL
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Dedicated Art Professor with seven years of international college teaching experience.
Proven expertise developing and teaching art curriculum to college level students.
Solid experience organizing and leading art exhibitions and shows, handling departmental budget and supervising studio work.
Strong teaching expertise developing lesson plans, establishing course goals, and meeting individual student’s needs.
Maximize resources to achieve institutional mission and increased productivity, meet deadlines and goals. Implement and coordinate both strategic and tactical plans to enhance performance.
Adept and experienced in problem solving and providing solutions.
Persuasive, with ability to communicate effectively with culturally diverse audience.
Computer skills include MS Office Suite, Photoshop, and basic Illustrator.
Professional Experience
Art and English Professor 2005 to 2011
WuYI University Jiangmen, Guangdog
Public university in Jiangmen, China serving 10,000 students.
Provided art and design instruction for university level students.
Offered students individual and studio support to foster learning and subject knowledge.
Taught art techniques including painting, sketching, design and sculpture.
Prepared lesson plans and established course goals.
Demonstrated artistic methods and procedures to students.
Created instructional materials, selected books and art supplies for courses.
Evaluated student’s work to determine progress or recommend improvements.
Demonstrated the use of a variety of art materials and tools such as oils, watercolors, palettes, brushes, palette knives, pen, pencil, dyes, clay, fabric, canvas and paper.
Inspired and motivated students to develop creativity and self-expression through various art forms and media.
Escorted students on field trips to museums or art galleries.
Planned and supervised student contests and arranged art exhibits.
Promoted art appreciation and foster fun, challenging learning environment.
Meet student’s educational needs by developing a personal understanding of the individual.
Provided interdisciplinary-based lessons including social science and multiculturalism.
MILITARY Experience
Instructor / Logistics Manager 1990 to 2005
US ARMY Fort Stewart, GA
Served as Manager/Regional Manager for Logistical Areas instructing and supervising over 1,500 subordinates in 14 years.
Sergeant Major Certificate, Additional Skill Identifier (G3) Standard Property Book System,
Primary Leadership Development Course
Basic First Aid and CPR Training
OSHA Training
Meritorious Service Medal
Army Accommodation Medal (4X)
Army Achievement Medal (7X)
Army Good Conduct Medal (2X)
Army Reserve Good Conduct Medal (2X)
National Defense Service Medal (2X)
Expeditionary Medal
Global War On Terror Service Medal
Armed Forces Service Medal
Humanitarian Service Medal
Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal (2X)
Armed Forces Reserve Medal with Mobilization Device (2X)
Primary Leadership Development Ribbon,
Overseas Service Ribbons (2X)
NATO Medal Bosnia,
New York State Medal of Merit (3x)
World Trade Center Service Medal,
New York State Aide to Civil Authority (2X)
Certificates of Achievement (5X)
Letter of Appreciation, Governor Pataki
Letter of Appreciation, Mayor Giuliani for Service at the World Trade Center
Scroll of Appreciation for Service to Operations in Bosnia
Scroll of Appreciation for Service to Homeland Security Operations at West Point
Recognized as Employee of the Year/Regional Level 1993, 1997 and Manager of the Year 1998.
Additional EXPERIENCE
Teaching Assistant, Visual Arts Department Dark Room
Intern, Visual Art Department Jericho High School, Hicksville, NY
Deployment Readiness Instructor, Idaho National Guard
Guest Lecture, Wuyi University, School of Textile and Design, Jiangmen, China
Guest Lecture , South China Agricultural University, School of Design, GuangZhou China
Guest Judge, Guangzhou Design Week: Southern China Annual University Fashion Design Competition
Guest Judge, Wuyi University, Annual Design Competition, Guangzhou Exhibition Hall
Guest Judge Wuyi University, Senior Design Competition, Wuyi University, Jiangmen China
Guest Judge South China Agricultural University Annual Fashion Design Competition
Education And Training
Bachelor of Art in Visual Arts
The College of old Westbury, State university of new york Old Westbury, NY
GPA 3.69/4.0
Graduate with Honors
President of Art Association
Founder Student Art Gallery
School Honors
Department Honors
Martin Luther King Jr. Award
Department Honors 2003-2005
School Honors 2003-2005
Honor Society
President Art Association
Co-Founder and Director Student Art Gallery
Student Government Senator, Visual Arts Department
Master of fINE aRTS In Process
aCADEMY OF aRT uNIVERSITY San Francisco, CA
GPA 3.20/4.0
Veterans Association Member
Affiliations
Jiangmen Art Association
Jiangmen Oil Painting Association
Jiangmen Tourism Bureau Board of Consultants
Volunteer Special Olympics
Non-Commissioned Officers Association
Volunteer Special Olympics
Quartermaster Crops
New York City Youth Job Service Volunteer
Youth Volunteer Service, Bronx Borough President
Volunteer Korean Orphanages Group, Camp Stanley South Korea
EXHIBITS
Jiangmen's 1st Annual Oil Painting Competition, Li Tiefu Art Museum Jiangmen, China, Jan-March 2011
El “Último Libro” estará expuesto en la Biblioteca Aguilar de la New York Public Library desde el 2 de Febrero al 29 de mayo de 2011
Solo Exhibit, Fragile Life: West Concepts meets East Techniques. He Yitang Gallery, the PLC of Hanmo He Yi Cultural Media, Jiangmen, China July 2010
El Último libro será (The Last Book of Art) expuesto en la Zentral Bibliothek de Zurich, Switzerland desde el marzo al Julio de 2010
Solo Exhibit: Fragile Life: East Meets West, Jiangmen Culture Center, Jiangmen, China June 2010
Solo Exhibit: Eastern Modernism: Fragil Life Papercutting Exhibit, Wuyi University Library, Jiangmen, China May 2010
Jiangmen Disabled Peoples Union Art Competition, Li Tiefu Art Museum, Jiangmen, China, Dec 2009
Teacher Exhibition, Wuyi University Library Exhibition Hall, Wuyi University, Jiangmen, China, May 2009
El Último libro será (Last Book of Art) expuesto en la Biblioteca Nacional de España, 2009
Celebrating 30 Years of China’s Opening and Reform Exhibit, Li Tiefu Art Museum Jiangmen, China 2008
Jiangmen Oil Painting Exhibit, Jiangmens Oil Painting Association, Jiangmen Li Tiefu Art Museum 2008
Jiangmen Annual Art Exhibit Li Tiefu Art Museum, Jiangmen, China 2008
Solo Exhibit, Eastern Modernism, Jin Xi Book Store Exhibit Hall, Jiangmen, China, 2007
HONORS AND AWARDS/GRANTS
Honorable Mention, Jiangmen First Annual Oil Painting Competition, Jiangmen Oil Painting Association
3rd Place Jiangmen Government Writing Essay of life as a Foreigner in China
2nd Place award, Jiangmen Disabled Peopled Union art competition
Honorable Mention for, Jiangmen Disabled People Union art competition
Artist Friendship Award, Jiangmen Artists Association, Jiangmen Oil Painters Association, Jiangmen School of Art, Jiangmen China
State of New York Department of Labor Certificate of Appreciation
Bronx Borough President Exemplary Community Service Award
BIBIBLIOGRAPHY
Interview, “Foreign Teacher Admires Confucius” Nan Fang Daily, Sept, 2010
Exhibit Announcement “East Meets West Exhibit”, Jiangmen Daily, July 4, 2010
Show Review, “East Meets West Exhibit at Jiangmen Culture Center”, Jiangmen Daily, June 2010
Exhibit Announcement “East Meets West at Jiangmen Culture Center”. Jiangmen Daily D1, June 2010
Interview and Show Review, “Fragile Life: East Meets West Exhibit at WuYi University Library”, Nan Fang Daily, Section A1, June 2010
Interview and Show Review, “Fragile Life: East Meets West Exhibit at WuYi University Library”, Jiangmen Television News, June 2010
Exhibit Announcement El Último libro será (The Last Book of Art) expuesto en la Zentral Bibliothek de Zurich, Switzerland desde el 10 de marzo al 31 de Julio de 2010
Show Review and interview, Jiangmen Disabled Peoples Union Art Competition, Jiangmen Daily Section A2 (Dec 31 2009)
Biblioteca Nacional de España, “Photograph of Tuscany” part of the El Ultimo Libro (Last Book of Art) project, Madrid, Spain: Page unknown
Jiangmen Artists Association, “Pictures of Wuyi Celebrating 30 Years of China’s Opening and Reform” , “Bicycle Ride (Students ride to support the 2008 Olympics at Wuyi)”(May 2009): 55
Exhibit Announcement El Último libro será (The Last Book of Art) expuesto en la Biblioteca Nacional de España, newspaper de Argentinean, December 2008
Television Interview, “Interesting Expats of Jiangmen”, Jiangmen Television, Jiangmen, China, May 2008
Television Interview, “Biography of Artist Expat Dave Rogers, part 2”Expat Chat, Guangzhou English Channel, Guangzhou, China, Dec 29 2007
Television Interview, “Biography of Artist Expat Dave Rogers, part 1”Expat Chat, Guangzhou English Channel, Guangzhou, China, Dec 22 2008
Interview, “Eye on Jiangmen”Jiangmen Radio,Dec 2008
Interview and Review of Exhibition with Photo (Self Portrait, Me Myself and I), South China Daily, Section D, Page 1, Jiangmen Edition, Jiangmen, China Dec 2008
COLLECTIONS
Jiangmen Peoples Disabled Union, One Legged Ballet Dancer, Jiangmen, China
Jiangmen Hospital for Disabled People "1+1+1=4", Jiangmen, China
El Ultimo Libro (Last Book of Art) Biblioteca Nacional de España, “Photograph of Tuscany” El Ultimo Libro, Madrid, Spain
Wuyi University 12 pieces of work including “Diaolou Construction Kit”, Jiangmen, China
South China Agricultural University, “The Rice Farmer No 2” Guangdong, China
S.U.N.Y. College at Old Westbury “The men and women” First Year Office, Hicksville, New York
Mac Adams “200 Years in the Making”, New Jersey
The Carrera Family, “Pueblos Blancos, Beautiful Landscape, Crying Girl” Madrid, Spain
U.S. Army National Guard Armory, “The Fighting 69th” 69th Infantry Division, New York City, New York
West Point Military Academy, “A Series of Drawings for the Academy” West Point, New York