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Alison Veit

Alison Veit

Chicago, IL, US

 

About 

I am a recent Bennington College graduate with a BA in architecture and sculpture.  I work on many interdisciplinary projects, often tackling the intersection of fine art and architecture.

Elsewhere:

Employment 

Lauren Manoogian, Design Assisitant

 Edited images using Photoshop CS4
 Built models
 Assisted in the design of jewelry samples and prototypes
 Attended meetings with co-designers and production managers
 Attended fashion shows

Dec 2010 - Feb 2011
 

Caitlin Mociun, Design Assistant

 Edited jewelry images for online store using Photoshop CS4
 Delivered fabric to factory and studio
 Designed layout for Spring 2011 look-book
 Attended meetings with designers

Dec 2010 - Feb 2011
 

Book Culture, Clerk

 Worked on the floor as a clerk
 Assisted with data entry
 Shelved books

Dec 2009 - Feb 2010
 

Prospect One Biennial, Intern

 Acted as personal assistant for Aimée Farnet Siegel, Volunteer Services Coordinator
 Worked as docent, giving information at various Prospect 1 sites and venues
 Conducted post-biennial surveys and research
 Assisted artists with de-installation of artwork

Dec 2009 - Feb 2010
 

179 Canal, Gallery Assistant

 De-installed artist’s work
 Assisted artists and installed works
 Attended gallery openings

Feb 2009 - Feb 2010
 

Christopher Duncan, Artist's Assistant

 Assisted with construction and revision of several paintings and sculptures
 Worked to obtain material and resources for projects

Dec 2007 - Feb 2008
 

Education 

Bennington College, BArch, Architecture, Sculpture

Relevant Courses:
 Reading Architecture: Form, Space and Meaning
 Richter/Bourgeois: Thematic Investigation
 Architecture: From Farm to Lawn
 Architecture: Adaptations
 Group Tutorial: Senior Tutorial in Architecture
 Architecture History 1 and 2
 Projects in Sculpture: Making it Personal
 Woodshop Tools
 Idiosyncratic Tools
 Thematic Exposure (Curatorial Studies)
 Sound Installation
 Video Installation
 Philosophy of Home, Food and Garden
 Advanced Workshop in the Visual Arts

Sep 2007 - Jun 2011
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills