ginger Rasmussen
Mixed-media Artist & Silversmith
Mixing up artistic traditions.
The art that I make is a physical representation of the belief that art has more than just aesthetic value. Through multiple mediums, I explore the interaction between individuals and the world around us.
Fluid line quality and elements of movement, both literal and implied, are crucial aspects of my work. This engagement of the eyes and, in some cases moving parts, encourages people to interact with the pieces. This interest in viewer engagement is what attracted me to Metalsmithing. Not just the interactive capabilities of things like wearable art and jewelry, but also the incredible intimacy of these historic processes and precious materials.
Traditional processes are a powerful metaphor in my work. By combining formal training with alternate materials and contemporary processes, it draws connections between the longevity of tradition and the impacts of instant gratification on the world we leave behind. The intention is to plant a seed in viewers, in hopes that the interactions they have in the gallery will affect the actions they take in their daily lives.
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Ginger Rasmussen
Artist - Licensed Massage Therapist - St. Louis, MO - gr.silversmith@gmail.com
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Education
2019 Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville
Bachelors of Fine Arts emphasis in Metalsmithing: Magna Cum Laude
Casting & fabrication
Vessel forming techniques
Color on metal
Surface Techniques
2015 St. Louis Community College at Meramec
Associates in General Fine Arts: Academic Honors
Advanced Figure Drawing
Advanced Ceramics
Hand-Building
Wheel-Throwing
Mold-making techniques
Glaze mixing & electric Kiln loading
2007 Midwest Institute of Medical Assisting
Board Certified in Massage Therapy
Deep Tissue
Sports Massage
Trigger Point Therapy
Professional Experience
2009 – Present Freelance Artist
Jewelry and Drawings
2007 – Present Licensed Massage Therapist
Provide individualized preventive care and sports maintenance
Inspired Artwork for Bodywork series
2015 – 2016 Pulitzer Arts Foundation
Gallery Assistant
Art Shows
2019 SIUE Student Annual Juried Art Show
Art and Design West, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
2018 Hybridity Art Show
Edwardsville Art Center, Edwardsville, Illinois
2018 Plastic Nation: An Eco Art Collective
Stone Spiral Gallery, Maplewood, Mo
2018 SIUE Student Art Show
Art and Design West, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
2017 Void: Places without People Exhibit
Edwardsville Art Center, Edwardsville, Illinois
2017 Wood River Small Works Show
Wood River Museum, Wood River, Illinois
2016 St. Louis Artist's Guild Collectors Choice
St. Louis Artist’s Guild Ramp Gallery. St. Louis, Missouri
2012 Student Art Show St. Louis Community College
STLCC at Forest Park, St. Louis, Missouri
Awards
2018 Provost Academic Scholarship
Awarded by SIUE Art History Department
2017-2018 Stellar student award
SIUE Studio Art faculty voted award
2016 SIUE Undergraduate paper competition
Third place for an Art History paper on British Artist Mary Beale
Commissions
2018 Framed Print for Massage Therapy Practice
Board Certified Massage Therapist, St. Louis, Missouri
2017 Multiple Drawings and watercolors for Extreme Green Incorporated
Synthetic turf distributor in Missouri and Illinois
2017 Framed Triptych for Sole Shine Barefoot Massage Therapy
Ashiatsu Massage Therapy Clinic and School, St. Louis, Missouri
2017 Framed Mixed-media drawing for Massage Therapy Practice
Deep Tissue and Structural Alignment Clinic, St. Louis, Missouri
2016 30 wrist cuffs commissioned for Heritage Festival
Vendor commissioned work from several artists, St. Louis, Missouri
2011 Sterling Silver wedding party jewelry
Set of seven including a hair piece for the Bride, Springfield, Missouri
2009 – Present Numerous personal jewelry commissions
St. Louis, Missouri
Affiliations
2018 – Present Compónere Gallery of Art
St. Louis, Missouri
Represents a line of my Sterling Silver jewelry
2017 – Present Wagner Association of Metalsmiths
Student Metalsmithing organization
2016 – Present Member of St. Louis Artist Guild
Professional Art Organization
2014 – Present Member of Phi Theta Kappa
Student Honors Society
Related Professional Experience
2017 Working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator
Graphic Design, SIUE, Edwardsville, Illinois
2017 Michael Goode weekend workshop on Anti-clastic Raising techniques
Maryville University, St. Louis, Missouri
2016 Stacey Webber workshop Sterling Silver filigree techniques
SIUE, Edwardsville, Illinois
2005 Worked one on one with a Geologist to acquire basic lapidary skills
Gem and Mineral Club, Quartzsite, Arizona
Volunteer work
2017 – Present Peter H. Raven Library Conservation Lab
Missouri Botanical Gardens, St, Louis, Missouri
Assist Book Conservator
2010 – 2012 Lighthouse for the Blind
Lighthouse for the Blind Industries, St. Louis, Missouri
Gave chair massage to employees