ARTIST STATEMENT 2006

I have produced work for many years that demonstrates a passion for the book, its content, design, and production. I continue to use Victorian ephemera and imagery as a source. This approach, coupled with contemporary and subversive-feminist attitudes in the literary components, brings history into the present and creates a curious contrast that appeals to me.

During my investigation of the artist's book, I have gained an increased comfort with the use of digital imagery and production techniques. Using current technology in the style of 19th century book designs, which are presented in handcrafted bindings, has reinforced my interest in the clash of the past with the present. As an artist who is an avid collector of images, objects, and words, I often intertwine these little treasures into artwork. Found books are frequently a source of idea and structure, the altered book.

A love of the collage process, dependence on my personal history as theme, and a hopelessly romantic nature are the underlying sources of my art practice. A dramatic and humorous attitude that gently mocks deeply held spiritual, sometimes sexual, beliefs is not uncommon in the work, the "dramedy" of love.            

Christine Valentine Reising 2006

RESUME

424 Hilldale Dr.
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48105
734/665-9261
creising@sienaheights.edu

EDUCATION
M.F.A., Printmaking, University of Windsor, 1981.
B.Sc., Art Education, Indiana State University Evansville (Southern Indiana University), 1979.
Wayne State University, Art Education, 1967-69.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Art Department Chairperson
Professor of Art, Siena Heights University, 1984-Present.
Art Program Chairperson, 2000-Present.
European Study Program Director, 2000-Present.
Eclipse, Student Literary Magazine, Art Faculty Advisor (five issues).
Klemm Gallery Director, 1989-1997.
Interim Division Chair, WI 1993-94.
Courses: Introductory Drawing, Figure Drawing-Advanced Drawing, Beginning-Advanced Painting, Secondary Art Methods, Printmaking (Monoprint, Collograph, Papermaking, Book Arts), Foundations I & II, Junior Portfolio Seminar, Honors Seminar.

ETS Advanced Placement Grader for Studio Art, Reader 1998, 1999, 2001, Table Leader 2002, 2003, 2004, Exam Leader 2005, 2006.
Artistic Advisory Committee, Performance Network, 1995.
Art Instructor, Oakland University, Summer Arts Camp (K-8), 1983-87.
Art Instructor and Education/Exhibition Program Coordinator, Paint Creek Center, 1982-84.
Director & Instructor Pontiac City Arts Grant, Awarded for Summer Arts Camp, 1982.
Graduate Teaching Assistant, University of Windsor, (Drawing Instructor), 1979-81.
"Artist in the Schools" Teacher for the Pontiac School System (K-6), 1982.
Art Instructor (K-3), Birmingham Bloomfield Art Association, 1979-82.
Student Teacher, Newburgh Middle School, Newburgh, IN, 1979.

SELECTED EXHIBITIONS AND PERFORMANCES
2006
Twentieth Parkside National Small Print Exhibition, University of Wisconsin, Kenosha.
Faculty Exhibition: Snow White Installation, Klemm Gallery, Adrian, MI.
Alma College 26th Annual Statewide Print Competition, Clack Art Center, Alma, MI.
Group Exhibition, Krasl Art Gallery, Box Factory for the Arts, St. Joseph, MI.
2005
One-person exhibit, The Enduring Heart & The Enchanted Border, Klemm Gallery, Adrian, MI.
2004
Stations of the Heart, Third Moon Gallery, Corrales, NM.
Group Book Exhibition, Michigan State University Library, Lansing, MI.
Faculty Exhibition, Klemm Gallery, Siena Heights University, Adrian, MI.
2003
Group Exhibition of Altered and Artist's Books, Canton Public Library, Canton, MI.
Fabula Rasa, (costume design & construction), Ellipsis Theater at University of Michigan Museum of Art in conjunction with the Gerome Kamrowsky exhibition, Ann Arbor, MI.
Pantalone's Inheritance, (costume design & construction), Ellipsis Theater, Ann Arbor, MI.
2002
Faculty Exhibition, Klemm Gallery, Siena Heights University, Adrian, MI.
2001
Stop Kiss, (costume designer), Performance Network, Ann Arbor, MI.
Goblin Market, (co-producer, set, costumes and props), Treetown Summer Festival, Performance Network, Ann Arbor, MI
Group Book Exhibition, Hollanders Gallery, Ann Arbor, MI.
2000
Artist's Books Visual Literary Expressions: An International Invitational Exhibition, Montana State University, Billings, MT.
Wit, (costumes), Performance Network, Ann Arbor, MI .
Faculty Exhibition, Klemm Gallery, Siena Heights University, Adrian, MI
1999
Farewell to the Twentieth Century, Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI.
Sweetwater Cafe Solo Exhibition, Saline, MI.
Elephant Man, (costumes) Theater Siena, Adrian, MI.
Fiddler on the Roof, (costumes, set & props) Washtenaw Community College, Ann Arbor, MI.
Wolf in the Moon, (costumes & set design) Ellipsis Theater, Ann Arbor, MI.
1998
One-person exhibit, The Transparent Bride, Art Space/Lima, OH.
Closetland, (costumes, set & props) Performance Network, Ann Arbor, MI.
1997
Faculty Exhibition, Klemm Gallery, Siena Heights University, Adrian, MI.
Summer and Smoke, (costumes) MorrisCo. Theater, Ann Arbor, MI.
Molly Sweeney, (costumes & set decoration) Performance Network, Ann Arbor, MI.
1996
One-person exhibit, Bagatelle, Klemm Gallery, Siena Heights University, Adrian, MI.
Cherry Orchard, (costumes) MorrisCo. Theater, Ann Arbor, MI.
Middle Aged White Guys, (costumes) Performance Network, Ann Arbor, MI.
The Maids, (costumes) Ellipsis Theater, Ann Arbor, MI.
The Silent Princess, (costumes) Ellipsis Theater, Ann Arbor, MI.
House of Life, (costumes & set) for Suzanne & Jeff Willetts, Ann Arbor, MI.
1995
One-person exhibit, The Witness Orchard, Angelwood Gallery, Grand Rapids, OH.
Shooting Simone, (costumes) Performance Network, Ann Arbor, MI.
Human Nature, (costumes) Sister Earth Dance Co., Performance Network, Ann Arbor, MI.
One-person exhibit, Windows in the Moon, Kerrytown Concert House, Ann Arbor, MI.
The Shriveled Arm of Uma Kimball, (costumes & set) Performance Network.
Playing Bare, (costumes) Performance Network, Ann Arbor, MI.
Faculty Exhibition, Siena Heights University, Adrian, MI.
1994
Orpheus and Eurydice, (costumes & set) Y.P.T., Ann Arbor, MI.
Blood Wedding, (costumes, set & exhibition) A.A.C.T., Ann Arbor, MI.
Three Sisters, (costumes) A.A.C.T., Ann Arbor, MI.
1993
Faculty Exhibition, Siena Heights University, Adrian, MI.
Disguises, Group Show, P.C.C.A., Rochester, MI.
Yankee Dawg You Die, (costumes) Performance Network, Ann Arbor, MI.
On The Twentieth Century, (costumes & set) Power Center, A.A.C.T., Ann Arbor, MI.

WORKSHOPS/LECTURES/CONFERENCES
Presented
BookFest Altered Book panel moderator, Hollanders, Ann Arbor, MI, 2005.
National Portfolio Day, School of the Art Institute of Chicago, 2004.
Creative Writing and Visual Art children's summer course, BBAC, 2004.
Juror/advisor for Greater Lenawee Girl Scouts of America Art Auction, 2004.
Participation in the Book Arts Festival, Kerrytown Artisan's Market, 2003, 2004, 2005.
Book and Print Workshop for Hollanders in Kerrytown, 2003, 2004, 2005.
Juror, Lenawee County High School Art Exhibition, 2002.          
Bookmaking Workshop for Jackson Community College, 1999.
Everywhere... Poetry Readings, Borders Bookstore and Siena Heights Univ., 1998-99.
Juror, annual exhibition at the Art Center of Lima, OH, 1998.
Gallery talk for Bagatelle , Siena Heights University, 1996 .
Art in The Air, Radio Interview, WPON, 1994, 1996, 1998, 2000.
Gallery Talk, Monroe Community College, 1991.
In-service Teacher Workshop, Macomb County Headstart Program, 1991.
Myth and Metaphor Lecture, Lawrence Street Gallery, 1990.
Attended
Mid America Print Conference, Ohio University, Athens, OH, 2006.                             Penland School of Crafts, Non-toxic Printmaking course, 2006.
Writer's Retreat, Margo LaGattuta instructor, Gaylord, MI, 2005.
Linoleum Print Workshop, Patty Scobey Instructor, Hollanders, Ann Arbor, MI, 2005
Writer's Retreat, Windrise Center, Metamorah, MI, 2002.
College Art Association Conference, Chicago, IL, 2001; Boston, MA, 2006.
NASAD Conference, Minneapolis, MN, 2000; Pittsburgh, PA, 2001; Los Angeles, CA, 2003, Tucson, AZ, 2004, Philadelphia, PA, 2005.
SGC Printmaking Conference, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, 2000.
Plainview Press Publishing Workshop, Port Aransas, TX, 1998.
Performance Art Conference, Penn State University, State College, PA, 1996.
Annual Conference of the American Arts and Crafts, Ashville, NC, 1995.

AWARDS/GRANTS
Eileen K. Rice Outstanding Teacher Recipient, Siena Heights University, 1995.
Outstanding Teacher Nomination, 1992, 1994, 1999.
Best Costume Design, A.A.C.T, Blood Wedding (1995), Three Sisters (1994), Sweet Charity (1992).

PUBLICATIONS
Artist's books: Fairest Of Them All, In Voices, The Enduring Heart, Rose Red A Memory, Bebé Exposé, Bebé at the Beach, The Dolly Dialogues, Now or Never, Pilgrim's Progress, Mad Love, Love in Idleness, Album, The Orpheus Books, The Witness Orchard, Moon Moth Press, 1994-2006.
New Moon altered book round robin, Dreams by Olive Schreiner used as altered book, 2005.
Water's Edge altered book round robin, Lady of the Lake, Sir Walter Scott, 2005.
Supervised & assisted in production of the Eclipse 30th Anniversary Edition (150 handmade copies) with book artist, Jeanne Buescher Bartlett, 2003.
Book design and edition production of En La Boca Del Lobo for Raúl Acero author, 2003.
Art and book design for Sky Dust, Margo LaGattuta writer, 2002.
Everywhere is Someplace Else, A Literary Anthology , Plainview Press, 1998.
noedgelines, Margo LaGattuta and Christine Reising, Earhart Press, 1986.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
College Art Association