Sabra Sowell-Lovejoy

HCR 65 Box 56
Ojo Sarco, NM. 87521
505-689-2362
sabralovejoy@zianet.com
www.sabralovejoy.com

EDUCATION
2006 M.F.A. University of New Mexico
1995 B.F.A. University of New Mexico, cum laude

RELATED EMPLOYMENT
Current
Adjunct Faculty. University of New Mexico, Taos Branch. Taos, New Mexico.
Three - Dimensional Design. This course teaches the basic principles in designing both objects and space and the interrelationship between the two. The course is structured to introduce the student to the history of sculpture and architecture while developing an understanding of the vocabulary specific to those forms of art. The course is taught through a series of hands-on projects, writing assignments, field trips, and slide lectures. Some of the design problems covered are subtractive and additive processes, mold-making and the use of multiples, soft-sculptures, installation, spatial organization, color affects upon objects, lighting, gravity, and temporal environmental art.

2006
Adjunct Faculty. University of New Mexico, Taos Branch. Taos, New Mexico.
Drawing I. This course teaches the fundamentals of observational drawing through the use of various dry and wet mediums. This is a rigorous course that relies heavily on daily practice and “mistake making” as a way of learning how to draw what you see. Basic composition is taught through the development of several finished drawings, which are then critiqued by the class. Some of the techniques that are covered are: cross- hatching, shading, erasing, modeling, blending, and feathering. Some of the drawing styles that are covered are: gesture drawing, figure drawing, contour drawing, modeled drawing, and drawing with negative space emphasis. The class uses such materials as: charcoal, conte, pencil, ink, and watercolor wash.

Spring 2007 - Current
Adjunct Faculty. University of New Mexico, Taos Branch. Taos, New Mexico.
Small Metal Construction I and II. These courses teache the beginning and intermediate skills of nonferrous metal construction on a small scale. The beginning course emphasizes technical development while the intermediate course continues the technical development with an added emphasis on conceptual development. Some of the techniques covered in the beginning level course are: soldering, piercing, filing, sanding, polishing, bezel stone setting, wire forming and chain-making, stamping, and shallow forming techniques. Some of the techniques covered in the intermediate level course are: married metal, mokume gane, advanced stone setting techniques, repoussé, chasing, fusing, patina, direct casting methods, forging, enameling, tool-making, sinking, and raising.

Fall 2002 - Spring 2006
Graduate Assistant. University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Small Scale Metal Construction I and II. These courses are the same as the courses described above.

Spring 2001 - Fall 2003
Adjunct Faculty, Santa Fe Community College, Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Silversmithing I. This course teaches the basic forming skills needed to create silver functional ware. This course teaches jewelry making techniques, sculpture techniques and metal working techniques with an emphasis on hammering processes. Some of the techniques covered are: design layout, forging, ingot making, sand casting, repousse, chasing, sinking, raising, soldering, cutting, filing, polishing three-dimensional work, stamping, patina, and rivets.

Fall 2001 - Fall 2003
Adjunct Faculty, Santa Fe Community College, Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Silversmithing II. This course advances the techniques learned in Silversmithing I with an emphasis on conceptual development. Some of the techniques covered are: tool-making, combining materials other than metal, with metal, stone setting, married metal, synclastic and anticlastic raising, and straight raising of larger vessels and sculptural forms.

Summer 2001, Summer 2002
Adjunct Faculty. Santa Fe Community College, Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Lost Wax Casting. This course teaches the basic skills needed for small-scale casting. Some of the techniques covered are: wax carving, wax fabricating, investing, organic and plastic casting, centrifuge, steam and vacuum casting, mold-making, chasing, and finishing.

Fall 2001- Fall 2003
Adjunct Faculty. Santa Fe Community College, Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Jewelry I. This course teaches basic jewelry fabricating techniques with an understanding that most of the students are seeking a job within the jewelry industry. Some of the techniques covered are: soldering, piercing, template making, polishing, production soldering and polishing, stone setting, stamping, shallow forming, acid etching, designing, and pricing.

Spring 1996 - Summer 1999
Adjunct Faculty. University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Small Scale Metal Construction. This course teaches the basics of nonferrous metal construction. The students were encouraged to make jewelry and sculpture. There is an emphasis on the history of metalworking and the history of adornment. Some of the techniques covered are: soldering, forming, surface treatment, sawing, filing, hammering, polishing, bezel setting stones, and designing in three dimensions with attention to wear ability and to the problems and benefits of working in an intimate scale.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
1996 - Current
Studio Artist, Designer and Jeweler. Self - Employed. New Mexico.
I create art that is three-dimensional, two-dimensional and installation oriented. I exhibit through various venues and exhibition spaces. I also create one of a kind “studio art” jewelry that is currently represented by Mesa’s Edge in Taos, New Mexico. I have created production jewelry, sterling silver flatware and sterling silver tableware that has been sold throughout the United States. I have also worked as a consultant, designer and master mold-maker for other artists.

1999 - 2002
Jeweler. James Reid LTD, Santa Fe, New Mexico.
I worked as the master mold-maker and in-house designer for the company. I also created special order pieces in gold, platinum, and silver.

Spring 2002, Fall 2003, Spring 2004
Workshop instructor. Poeh Arts Center, Pojoaque, New Mexico. I taught one-day intensive workshops in nontraditional Native American metal working techniques. Techniques covered were: Japanese alloys, mokume gane and married metals, forging, and roller mill texturing.

1995-1999
Co-Director, Educational Outreach Coordinator. Site 21/21 and Fort 105. Albuquerque, New Mexico.
I curated emerging artist exhibitions and juried shows. Two other gentlemen, Jon McConville and Dakaheen Mehner, and I displayed and promoted the work of various unknown artists. As a result, many of these artists now have permanent representation. We also rented out studio spaces and organized open studio events. I was in charge of community outreach and educational programs in which I presented technical workshops to various low-income school districts and provided the schools with the needed materials and with venues to exhibit the work of their students.

VOLUNTEER WORK

2000 - CURRENT
Secretary and Treasurer of the Ojo Sarco Community Center.
I keep all the records, file the nonprofit paperwork and manage the budget for the local community center. I also organize the annual benefit raffle, carnival, and feast.

2000 - 2004
Firefighter for the Ojo Sarco Volunteer Fire Department.
I was on-call for all local emergencies. I responded to structural, grass, and forest fires. I also responded to car accidents and aided with health emergencies. The fire department held monthly training exercises and all volunteers attended yearly CPR certification classes.

SELECTED EXHIBITIONS
2006  “Between and Around A Ninety Degree Angle,” AC2, Albuquerque New Mexico.
2004  “The Tenth Annual Juried Graduate Student Exhibition,” Jonson Gallery of the
          University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico.
2004  “Small Works,” John Summers Gallery of the University of New Mexico, Albuquerque,            New Mexico.
2003  “The Ninth Annual Juried Graduate Student Exhibition,” Jonson Gallery of the University of
         New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico.
2003  “Collect 8/3,” Center for the Contemporary Arts, Santa Fe, New Mexico.
2003  “Small Packages,” Harwood Arts Center, Albuquerque, New Mexico.
2002  “Incoming Graduate Students,” Jonson Gallery of the University of New Mexico,
         Albuquerque, New Mexico.
2002  “Steel Grrrls,” Jonson Gallery of the University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico.
1999  “Loretta Lowman and Sabra Sowell,” ARC Gallery, Albuquerque, New Mexico.
1999  “The Land an Art Site,” Mountainair, New Mexico.
1998  “Mile 438,” Site 21/21, Albuquerque, New Mexico.
1998  “Bicycle,” Pop Rivet, Albuquerque, New Mexico.
1998  “Art Cart.” ARC Gallery, Albuquerque, New Mexico.
1997  “Solo Devices,” Site 21/21. Albuquerque, New Mexico.
1997  “Water and Sprinkler/an installation,” Site 21/21, Albuquerque, New Mexico.
1996  “Process.” Site 21/21. Albuquerque, New Mexico.
1995  “Paraka,” Jon Sommers Gallery of the University of New Mexico, Albuquerque,
         New Mexico.
1995  “Metals,” Raw Space Gallery. Albuquerque, New Mexico.