Benham Harper
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Creative Thinker, Designer

Education
BFA interdisciplinary from Nova Scotia College of Art and Design,2014
-Exploring the aesthetic conversation through a constellation of mediums and ideas with a common theme of dealing with space.

-Making film sets in production design that were film ready environments in 3 days. This was one of the first time I had a hand in shaping such a large environment that people moved through.

-Creating temporary Installations  in Advanced Sculpture Studio where I explored, observed and dissected interactions with space and our environment. From placement, tension and materials,I explored the possibility of form using our everyday objects. To different forms of engagement and interaction I Investigated what happens when we re-imagine our perception of the things around us.

-Bronze was one of the mediums which I resonated intimately with. From the history of bronze and the pedestal it occupies in the sculpture hierarchy  to the endless forms you can explore with the lost wax process bronze is one of the only mediums I feel where the historical weight of the medium enhances and lends depth to the ideas, clearly articulating symbols and mapping out the constellation which Connects them with the larger historical conversation.

Certificates
3-D Modeling certificate of Design -SAIT - In progress
Autocad certificate of Completion- SAIT- In progress

Work Experience
2014-2017 Production Manager, Quality Control, and Junior Industrial Designer at Room B design and manufacturing.

-Participated in research and development, prototyping iterations of designs, and involved in the 3D modelling of these ideas.
-Used a variety of connection methods, including mechanical fasteners, wooden joinery techniques, applied numerous adhesives by hand and pneumatically.
-Involved in conversations and meetings with industry professionals.

The modelling software I used was RHINO.

Solo Exhibitions
2014 Play Everyday, Anna Leonowens Gallery, Halifax, Nova Scotia
Exhibitions
2014 -Skin/Shell/Substance, group show,NSCAD Port Loggia, Halifax Nova Scotia
            -IIWII (It is what it is), group show, Anna Leonnes Gallery, Halifax, Nova Scotia
            -A gentle wind, Installation/performance at NSCAD Port Loggia, Halifax, Nova Scotia
2013 Installation Mural at No Limits gym, Calgary, Alberta
            Sculpture Exhibition, NSCAD, Port Loggia, Halifax, Nova Scotia
            Jewelry Showcase, Duke Campus
2012 Sculpture Exhibition, NSCAD Port Loggia, Halifax, Nova Scotia

Other Related Experiences
2016 Vetted Member at Protospace- Calgary maker space
         Volunteer working in the Construction Department at Storybook Theater
2012 Art Director and Construction Coordinator on “Jungle”, one week spent on 15x18 jail cell room
        Key Scenic Artist on Burner down Set12x4 ft tunnel and 12x 8 ft room resembling a coal mine
2012 Retaining wall designer and builder

Publications
2014 -SKIN/SHELL/SUBSTANCE
            -IIWII(It is what it is) Part 1, page 3
2012 Fish Still Life, Free Coffee, page 35

Personnal Accomplishments
-traveled across Canada, highlining from coast to coast, performing at an elite level. My personnel best is a clean 77m walk 100m high. 
-Trained my handstands to an intermediate level, capable of 1 min + long holds and comfortable 30 second holds
- traveled 2000+ km road tripping solo