Curriculum Vitae
Christopher Neil Williams
Born: 1978, Edmonton, Alberta
Education:
University of British Columbia
Bachelor of Art History Degree, 2008
GPA: 3.67
Languages:
200 level German: Basic reading and comprehension
Professional Experience:
Gallery Administrator
Aion Art Gallery, Vancouver BC
May 2006- May 2007 (and casual work since then)
Responsible for the day to day running and administration of a commercial Art Gallery specializing in renting art to the film industry. Responsible for drafting paperwork and contracts, inventory control, billing and shipping. Also the hanging and display of artwork withing the gallery.
Supervisor: Stefani Peters - 604.879.9900
Curatorial/Event Work
July 2010 - The First Annual East van Chili Cook Off - John Landry Park - Vancouver BC
June 2006 - BBQ Bridal Shower Planned and Hosted for Pamela Lee and Guests - Private Location - Vancouver BC
March 2006 – Repetition Show w/ Parliament of Owls – Midtown Gallery –
Vancouver BC
November 2006 – Recent Work – AION Art Gallery - Vancouver BC
December 2005 – Brown: An Art Show – The Butchershop Gallery –
Vancouver BC
April 2005 – Identity Installation - Xeno Art Gallery – Vancouver BC
June 2004 – Parliament of Owls Inaugural Show - BLIM space –Vancouver BC
Exhibitions: Group
Upcoming - Monsters and Robots - Ayden Gallery
Upcoming - Dirty Pop - Box Studios and The Franklin Room - Vancouver, BC
April 2010 - Beyond Wonderland - Box Studios and The Franklin Room - Vancouver, BC
February 2010 – Hot One Inch Action -W2 Culture + Media House - Vancouver
October 2009 – The Halloween Show – Sanctuary Gallery – Vancouver, BC
June 2009 – Inaugural Show– ART: RAW Gallery– New York City, NY
September 2008 – Low Brow on the High Seas 5 – Pat's Pub – Vancouver, BC
September 2008 – Main Street Art Drift – Artists Studio – Vancouver, BC
February 2008 – Mermaid Show – JEM Gallery – Vancouver, BC
September 2007 – Fringe Festival Art Pit – Granville Island (Live Painting)/Subeez Restaurant (Auction) – Vancouver BC
July 2007 – Emerging Artists – TastyHawk Gallery – Vancouver BC
March 2006 – Repetition Show w/ Parliament of Owls – Midtown Gallery –
Vancouver BC
March 2006 – Transportation Art Show – Anti Social Gallery – Vancouver BC
December 2005 – Brown: An Art Show – The Butchershop Gallery –
Vancouver BC
September 2005 – Pirate Arrt Show - The Dutchman Studios – Vancouver BC
August 2005 – Low-Brow on the High Seas 2 - Marine Club – Vancouver BC
January 2005 – Draw! - Peacock Visual Arts – Aberdeen, Scotland
Sept 2004 – In Media Res - Artists studio – Vancouver BC
June 2004 – Parliament of Owls Inaugural Show - BLIM space –Vancouver BC
Exhibitions: Solo
November 2006 – Recent Work – AION Art Gallery - Vancouver BC
April 2005 – Identity Installation - Xeno Art Gallery – Vancouver BC
Oct 2004 – Bush series - Dadabase Technology Boutique – Vancouver BC
Aug 2003 – Exposure Series - Neverland Club – Vancouver BC
June 2002 – Recent Work – Cuppa Joe Café Gallery – Vancouver BC
Collective Efforts:
Founding member of The Parliament of Owls Collective (Active 2004-2007)
A loosely knit ‘post-collective’ focused on the inclusion of creative individuals in the creation of artistic works without the pretension or bias of education or experience.
Founding member of the annual Main Street Art Drift
A cultural tour of artists studios and art in businesses in the South Main
Neighbourhood.
Former Member of the Stray Dog Art Collective
An international collective working to increase international exposure and awareness of young and emerging artists.
Published and Commissioned work:
"Turning Japanese - New Wave Event at Celebrities Nightclub - Flyer design. May 2010
“Rickshaw Theatre” New Years Eve event poster. 2009
“3 Inches of Blood” promotional poster. 2009
“PACE society” fundraiser poster. 2009
“Sardines” Short Horror film promotional poster. 2009
“Marble Rye” CD Cover and liner notes. 2009
“The Cash Grabs” CD cover. 2009
Contact Info:
Christopher Neil Williams
#1 2425 Prince Albert Street
Vancouver, BC
V5T 3W
604.910.2742
email: binaryconsciousness@gmail.com