education

1996 Master of Fine Arts: Sculpture
The University of Houston, Houston, TX.

1990 Bachelor of Fine Arts: Sculpture
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA.

 

professional experience

2001-Present Studio Assistant: Richard Hunt, Sculptor. Chicago, IL.

1996-Present Artist and Fabricator: Lunarburn Studio. Chicago IL, and Houston, TX.

2000-2001 Studio Technician: New England Sculpture Service. Everett, MA.

1998-1999 Technical Advisor: Bob Wilson’s Art Foundry. Houston, TX.

1993-1995 Studio Assistant: Jim Martin, Sculptor and Painter. Houston, TX.

1991-1993 Studio Assistant: Rob Fisher, Sculptor. Bellefonte, PA.

 

teaching experience

2002-2003 Instructor, Foundry: The Art Institute of Chicago. Chicago, IL.
Taught beginning and advanced foundry, focusing on lostwax process and ceramic shell.

2000 Adjunct Faculty, Ceramics: Rhode Island College. Providence, RI.
Taught beginning ceramics.

Adjunct Faculty, Sculpture: The University of Houston-Clear Lake. Clear Lake, TX.
Taught beginning and advanced sculpture, including graduate level students.
Also responsible for ordering of supplies and maintenance of wood and metal shops.

1995-1996 Teaching Fellow: The University of Houston. Houston, TX.
Taught Sculptural Fundamentals and Ceramic Sculpture.

1994-1999 Instructor, Sculpture: The Glassell School of Art. Houston, TX.
Rebuilt defunct foundry and developed foundry program. Organized the format and design of foundry curriculum including instruction of students from beginning to graduate level. Maintained casting facilities, including kilns and furnaces, maintained necessary safety equipment, and ordered appropriate materials.

 

professional affiliations

2004–present Chicago Sculpture International (Board Member since 2008)
1992–present International Sculpture Center

 

collections

Tony and Susan Grosch, Chicago, IL
Patricia Bieler, Chicago, IL
Bill Wolley, Chicago, IL
Robert Atler and Sherry Siegel, Chicago, IL
Phil and Geri Wicklander, Chicago, IL.
Hellmuth, Obata and Kassabaum, Inc., Houston, TX.
Brad Bucher, Houston, TX.
John Edgerton, Houston, TX.
Elizabeth Perkins, Houston, TX.
Claire and Joel Berman, Houston, TX.
Cindy Stenioen, Houston, TX.
Liz and Mark LoRusso, Phoenix, AZ.
Rhoneymeade Sculpture Garden, Bellefonte, PA.

solo and two-person exhibitions

2006 October 1 - 31
Two Person Show, “Details: David Noguchi and Eric W. Stephenson.”
Union League Club of Chicago, Chicago, IL.

2002 October 14 – November 26
Solo Show, “Portals and Paths – New Work.”
Cone Center Main Gallery. University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC.

2000 October 31 – December 6
Solo Show, “Portals and Paths.”
Robeson Gallery, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA.

1999 October
Two Person Show, “Convergence: George Stupar and Eric. W. Stephenson.”
Chaplin Hall Gallery, Norwich University, Montpelier, VT.

March 24 – May 5
Solo Show, “Chambers.”
Bayou Building Atrium. The University of Houston-Clear Lake, Clear Lake, TX.

1997 September
Solo Show, "Stephenson."
The Art League of Houston, Houston, TX.

July 12 – August 5
Solo Show, "Chambers and Casings: Introductions 97". Harris Gallery, Houston, TX.

1996 April
Two Person Show, "Opening Moves 4": Eric W. Stephenson and Daniel Kennedy.
Harris Gallery, Houston, TX.

1995 May
Two Person Show, "Opening Moves 3": Eric W. Stephenson and Terri Goodhue.
Harris Gallery, Houston, TX.

1994 June
Solo Show, "Opening Moves 2": Harris Gallery, Houston, TX.

 

group exhibitions (selected)

October 2009 - October 2010
PNC 11th Anniversary Odyssey Sculpture
Purdue University North Central, Westville, IN.

June 2009 - June 2010
Lakefront Sculpture Exhibit.
Chicago, IL.

June 2008 - June 2009
Lakefront Sculpture Exhibit.
Chicago, IL.

May – June
“One Piece.”
Penryn Art Gallery, Penryn, CA.

April 24 – 28, 2008
“The Artist Project.”
Merchandise Mart, Chicago, IL.

2007 August 2007 – Present
Village of Oak Park Public Art.
N. Humphreys and W. Chicago, Oak Park, IL

May 2007 - May 2008
Lincoln Park Community Art Initiative.
Roscoe and Broadway, Chicago, IL

April 2007 – Present
“Cool Globes - Hot Ideas For a Cooler Planet.” (book)
John Hancock Tower Observatory Lobby, Chicago, IL.

2006 September 28 – October 29
“Krasl Biennial Sculpture Invitational.” (printed catalog)
Krasl Art Center, Saint Joseph, MI.

September 2 – October 29
“3-D Discovery: Sculpture.” (printed catalog)
Hyndman Gallery, Lubeznik Center for the Arts, Michigan City, IN.

May 2006 - May 2007
Lincoln Park Community Art Initiative.
North Wells and Burton Place, Chicago, IL

2004 October 2004 - September 2005
“Odyssey 2004-2005.”
Purdue University North Central Campus, Westville, IN.

2003 October
“Chicago Sculpture: Artists on the Map 2003.”
Studio of Nicole Beck & Eric Lindsay, 1001 W. Lake St. Chicago, IL.

2000 May - June
“Go Figure.” Louisiana Place, Houston, TX.

1998 January
"Tools." The Clay Studio, Philadelphia, Pa.

1996 August 29 - September 27
“New Talent.” Simon Michael Gallery, Bee County College, Beeville, TX.

May
“1996 MFA Thesis Exhibition.” Blaffer Gallery, Houston, TX.

February - April
"Houston Area Show." Blaffer Gallery, Houston, TX.
Jurors: Mary Miss, Luis Jiminez, Dana Friis-Hansen

1995 January - February
"Art Tex, MFA at CAA.” The University of Texas at San Antonio, TX.

1994 July - September
"Known and Underknown." Allen Center Gallery, Houston, TX.

1994-1999 April - September 1999
Buffalo Bayou Artpark. Houston, TX.

1990 June
"Three Rivers Arts Festival Juries Exhibition." Pittsburgh, PA.
Juror: Faith Ringgold

January
"Allentown Art Museum 22nd Juried Show." Allentown, PA.
Juror: Lynn H. Zelevansky
lectures, panels, and workshops

1986 February
“Clay in the East.” Maryland Institute College of Art. Baltimore, MD.

 

lectures, panels, and workshops

2008 October
Second Biennial Iron Casting Symposium. Indianapolis Art Center, Indianapolis, IN.
Invited Demonstrator.

2006 June 21 - 24
“Crossroads Cincinnati.” 20th International Sculpture Conference. Cincinnati, OH.
Invited Panelist: "Survival Skills 101: The Business of Sculpture"

2004 November
University of Kentucky Art Department. Lexington, KY.
Invited Visiting Artist for Annual Iron Pour; Lecture.

March
University of Kentucky Art Department. Lexington, KY.
Invited Demonstration/Workshop: Introduction to Ceramic Shell Investment.

2003 November
Hope College Art and Art History Department. Holland MI.
Invited Juror for annual student show; Lecture.

2002 April 10 - 13
Fourth International Conference on Contemporary Cast Iron Art 2002.
The Johnson Atelier, Mercerville, NJ.
Invited Demonstration/Workshop: Smaller Scale Ceramic Shell Operations & Molding.

2000 May
18th International Sculpture Conference. Houston, TX.
Invited Techshop Instructor: Bronze Casting

1999 October
Norwich University, Montpelier, VT.
Invited Lecture.

 

citations of work

Marty Stempniak, “’Traveler’ stops on Chicago Ave.” Wednesday Journal, p19 (August 8, 2007).
Lauren Weinberg, “Lattes vs. landscapes.” TimeOut: Chicago, p22 (October 5-11, 2006).
Greg Grieco, “Artist at Work.” Penn State Intercom, p12 (November 9, 2000).
Jennifer Levitz, “Convergence 2000: These cars are a trip.” Providence Journal, pC-01
(September 10, 2000).
Leslie Robarge, “The Wild One: A street car made of fire.” The Boston Phoenix, p9 (April 28, 2000).
Val Glitsch, “Pleasing Site.” Texas Architect, p32 (January/February 1998).
Catherine D. Anspon, “Many Voices, Many Rooms.” The Public News, (June 1997).
Alisha N. Park, “ArtPark Offers Sculptures on the Bayou.” The Houston Chronicle, zone 9 – p1
(September 9, 1995).
Susan Chadwick, “UH Offers Up a Glimpse into the Future: Opening Moves 2 presents works of
promising artist.” The Houston Post, (June 19, 1994).

 

 

 

 

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