kazimir kazakov
kazimir kazakov

PROFILE
Recently attended a top-tier art university. Spent 20-30 hours weekly working independently and collaboratively on studio projects in different artistic departments, as well as learning demos about different studio processes. Professional and responsible, able to take initiative to make ends meet.

EDUCATION
School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois — 75 Credits towards BFA 2016-2019

EXPERIENCE
-----Internship with Magnus Sodamin, Miami, Florida — 2019
Assisted in creating a mural at the American Airlines Arena, handling and mixing paint, as well as working with the artist in order to fulfill their desired intent.
-----Independent Artist — 2014 — 2020
200+ Original works of art. Wide variety of different art mediums including oil, acrylic, watercolor, ceramics, metal, wood, plaster, digital, photography and different drawing materials. Concepts, styles, and ideas mainly influenced by 20th century art.
-----Firefly Studios Inc.
3440 NW 7th Avenue, Miami, Florida 33127 — 2017
Project assistant for small scale metal shop, welding, grinding, and polishing pieces for a staircase going to the Ritz Carlton Apartments. 6-8 hours daily coordinating heavy material in a deadline oriented time schedule. This included operating a forklift and having knowledge of metal working and hardware tools.
----Assistant at DAU Project, Paris, France — 2019
Project assistant to a Neurologist, part of a large scale film production coming from Russia. Took part in testing experimental neurological research designed to induce and trace brain waves and patterns, as well as handling and moving equipment and being part of the presentation.

SKILLS
Experienced in paint mixing and color matching. Photography documentation. Fluent in art history. Organized. Bilingual (Russian, English).