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Kristin Bartie was born in Naples, Italy. After moving with her military family to Virginia Beach, she settled down in Jacksonville, Florida. Bartie chose to attend the University of North Florida in 2005 where she began studying ceramics. A year and a half later Bartie changed her major to sculpture and has been studying fine art since. After receiving her B.F.A. in sculpture and ceramics, she moved to Fort Lauderdale to gain new inspiration and develop further as an artist. Bartie is actively working and sculpting in South Florida. Read Less

I encourage my audience to view materials from a new perspective with a respect and appreciation. My focus is concerned with voluptuous female forms and organic shapes. I feel that my work should be experienced not only through sight, but through touch as well. I am intrigued with the human body, how it feels and looks, taking shape with weight or lack of, and how powerful the imagery can be. With sculpture I have the ability to manipulate the materials in front of me into tangible objects I only see in my mind. To be able to replicate the human form in new materials, whether realistic or abstract, is a challenge I constantly take on. I aim to express the beauty of nature and the forms that surround us daily with hopes that others will enjoy them as much as I do. Read Less

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Education
2009
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Sculpture and Ceramics
Magna Cum Laude
University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL

2006
Associates of Arts, General Studies
University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL

Honors & Awards
2009
Recipient of the Gray Study Abroad Scholarship
Art Issue: A Look at our Local Talent, Jacksonville Buzz Entertainment Magazine publication
Honorable Mention, 2009 Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition

2005-09
Florida Bright Futures Scholarship
University of North Florida Blue and Gold Scholarship
Dean’s List
University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL

2006
Golden Key Society Member
National Society of Collegiate Scholars Member

Exhibitions
2010
SIX (who all happen to be women)
Studio 1608
West Palm Beach, FL

Right Here Right Now
Studio 1608
West Palm Beach, FL

Robot Love v.2.0
321 Agency
Melbourne, FL

2009
Art in Academia: Southeastern College Art Conference Member's Exhibition
Space 301
Mobile, AL
Emergence: Works by UNF Sculpture Students (UNF Gallery)
Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL
2009 Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition
University Gallery, University of North Florida,
Jacksonville, FL
Imagilaboration, National Collaborative Sculpture Project
University Gallery, University of North Florida and Florida State College at Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL

2008
Antiquated, Solo Exhibition
Robinson Theater, University of North Florida Jacksonville, FL
The Metropolitan Lofts Art Show
Jacksonville, FL
UNF Garbage on the Green
University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL
Annual Juried Student Exhibition
University Gallery, University of North Florida,
Jacksonville, FL
The 2008 Annual Senior Show
University Gallery, University of North Florida,
Jacksonville, FL

2007
Fall Art Blast
Fine Arts Center, University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL

Collections
2009
Jacksonville Buzz Entertainment Magazine and Client Focused Media, Inc., Public Collection
Jacksonville, FL
Dominic Martorelli, Private Collection and Commission
Jacksonville, FL
Cee Cee Hayes, Private Collection
Jacksonville, FL

2008
Patrick Miko, Private Collection
Jacksonville, FL

Related Experience
2008-09
Research Assistant for Jenny Hager
University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL

2007-08
Sculpture and Ceramics Studio Technician
University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL

2007
Internship at the Robert Steele Gallery
New York, NY

Employment
2008-10
The Apple Store, Jacksonville, FL & Fort Lauderdale, FL
Inventory Control Specialist

Urban Outfitters Inc., Jacksonville, FL & New York, NY
Sales Associate

2006-2008
The Cheesecake Factory, Jacksonville, FL
Hostess and table attendant

Memberships
2009
Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville

2008-09
Southeast College Art Conference
University of North Florida Sculpture Guild
Vice President

2006-08
University of North Florida Ceramics Guild
Secretary

2006-07
University of North Florida Sculpture Guild Read Less