Contact:
Sean Kenney
Art with LEGO bricks
www.seankenney.com
sean@seankenney.com
Artist’s assistant
About 20 hours a week, Mon-Fri (hours flexible)
3 to 4 months contract duration
New York City commercial artist in need of Artist Assistant to help produce artworks in friendly and professional environment. Work and learn alongside other assistants and together with the artist to develop and create artworks for a variety of projects.
No formal training required, although you should be familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the visual arts. You will perform a variety of tasks under general supervision, but a good deal of creativity and latitude is expected.
Skills:
– Good visual skills & analytical thinking
– Quick learners who ask lots of good questions.
– Ability to work with people and with creative direction
– Initiative when trusted with sorting out complicated or flexible situations
– Quick-thinking and creative
– Practical abilities, from Apple Mac skills to hammering & gluing
Specific responsibilities Include:
1. Construction of scale models and three-dimensional art works utilizing a combination of mediums, methods, and techniques
2. Duplication of existing works given templates & schematics
3. Occasional light work with hand tools
4. Helping install and dismantle exhibitions