Alyssa M. Kirsten
www.alyssakirsten.com
[email protected] Education
2006 B.F.A. University of Texas at Austin, Honors, Austin, TX
2002 Bellaire High School, Honors, Bellaire, TX
Ongoing Works
2010 Maine Ice Fishing
2009-present The McKibbin Loft Series, Brooklyn, NY
2005-2006 The Americans: From Austin To Vegas
Solo Exhibitions
2006
-Idylls of American Idols, The New Gallery, Austin, TX, April
-The Americans: Photographs from Austin to Vegas, Flood Gallery, Austin, TX, April
Group Exhibitions
2006
-Senior Studio Show, Creative Research Laboratory, Austin, TX
2004
-Italy Abroad Group Show, Santa Chiara, Castiglione Fiorentino, Italy, in coordination with The University of Texas at Austin
Grants and Awards
2006
-College Scholar of the College of Fine Arts, UT Austin, Austin, TX
2005
-The University of Texas Co-Op Research Scholarship for Art, The Americans Series from Austin to Vegas
2002-2006
-National Deans List
Internships
2006
-Women and their Work Gallery Intern, Austin, TX
-RARE Magazine
2002
-Dan Carter for Page Parke's Modeling Agency in Houston, TX
Publications
2010
Fortune Magazine
2009
-Williamsburg Courier, Brooklyn, NY
-Bushwick BK, Brooklyn, NY
2006-2008
-Austin Monthly Magazine, Austin, TX
-Austin Monthly HOME Magazine, Austin, TX
-Austin Music Magazine, Austin, TX
-The Austin Chronicle, Austin, TX
Skills
Ten years of black and white darkroom experience
Four years of color darkroom experience
Eight years of digital photography: scanning negatives, retouching, and printing
Professional Experience
2006-Present Alyssa Kirsten Photography
Clients
New York, NY:
Time Inc.
Fortune Magazine
Georg Jenson, USA
Beauxair NY
Austin, TX:
Austin Monthly Magazine
Austin Music Magazine
Austin Chronicle
Jest Jewelry
Greenscapes
Austin UMLAUF Sculpture Garden
Gerring Homes
Small Business Development Program
Kirsten Construction
L. Pearson Designs
2009-Present Prop-Stylist's Assistant
January-August 2009 K&M Camera Rental Department
2006-2009 Studio and Photographer's Assistant
