Dear Melissa,
I was referred to you by Mary Ann in regard to the Designer position for IMG Fashion and Events. I have extensive experience as a fabricator and a graphic designer.
As a graphic designer, I have developed and constructed the brand identity for the WiseGuide Meditation App and Laughing Ogre Press, from concept sketches to the final product. I work with the full range of Adobe Suite
In my most recent position as shop technician and carpenter for a high-end custom furniture studio in Brooklyn, I expanded upon my knowledge of tools, processes, and the sequence of manufacture, from concept to execution. Because it is a small operation, I take on multiple roles simultaneously, i.e.,- administration, project management, and fabrication. My administrative responsibilities include interfacing directly with the client, sourcing materials, and maintaining our inventory. As a project manager, I delegate tasks to our team members, gather site measurements, and communicate updates to the office. As a fabricator, I build and install the pieces for the client.
During my time with this studio, it has grown from a loosely knit group of part time hands working in a small, co-op unit in a live/work building, to a six person full time operation in our own large warehouse space, equipped with a CNC and industrial size machines. Our projects range from pop-up, experiential spaces to permanent interior installations. What I have taken away most from this position is the ability to see problems before they arise, and finding solutions to specific issues on the go.
My experience as a fine artist has combined many of the skills I’ve learned through fabrication and administration. My recent solo artist show in California required me to have made the paintings, mill and build their frames, organize the cross-country shipment of a 400 lb crate that I constructed and packed, and also represent myself to potential buyers with tact and authenticity.
Creating is my passion, and I would be thrilled to be a part of your team.
Warm regards,
Alexander Harristhal
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Brooklyn, NYC
(612) 801-4925
Email: alexharristhal@gmail.com
Website: www.alexharristhal.com
Please view my graphic design portfolio Here
Fabrication Portfolio:
Theory Stores - Various Locations
Theory Fashion
We have outfitted several Theory locations with their fixtures and interior architecture. Locations include the
Gansevoort offices, Meatpacking, Westport CT, SoHo, Hudson Yards, and LA.
Products and installations include melamine tables, aluminum pedestals, blackened-finish steel clothing racks, wall-mounted floating clothing racks, aluminum shelving, aluminum display cases and double-drawer tables, and signage.
Dagne Dover - SoHo
Fabrication and installation of pipe scaffold armatures for display, strip lighting, plexiglass and wood tables, plastic and wood display cases, aluminum-clad mirrors, powder-coated shelving with inlaid lighting, aluminum cash wrap, flock finish signage.
VR Associates Architectural Offices - Flatiron District
Fabrication and installation of metal mesh hanging garden planter, custom-fit bay window couches, tables, full kitchen and two bathroom fixture sets with solid surface formica.
W-Concept Pop-up Store, SoHo
Fabrication, installation, and de-installation of interior architecture, including temporary wall partitions and metal mesh partitions, clothing racks, signage, lighting, interactive displays, and furniture.
John Elliot store, Miami
Plexiglass display cases, hanging metal clothing racks, melamine and powder-coated planters and display cases
Malibu Farm Restaurant, Pier 17
Fabrication and installation of metal mesh bulkhead, tambor wall paneling, white oak display shelving with metal mesh, wood fin wall paneling, white oak host desk.
Resume
Alexander Harristhal
Artist, Designer, Fabricator
Greenpoint, Brooklyn
(612) 801-4925 Alexharristhal@gmail.com
Www.alexharristhal.com
EXPERIENCE
Studio Practice NYC, Greenpoint, Brooklyn— Shop Technician and Carpenter
February 2019 - Present
Fabrication studio making bespoke furnishings for various clients, in wood, metal, stone, and glass. Projects include pop-up installations, interior architecture, furniture, mirrors, clothing racks, and lighting.
Clients include:
-Theory Fashion: Custom steel clothing racks, aluminum and wood pedestals, upholstered benches, mirrors, tables, and shelving (multiple locations).
-W-Concept pop-up, SoHo, in conjunction with Replica design consultants: Construction of interior architecture, metal partitions, wood partitions, display shelving and lighting, promotional flags, and interactive spaces.
-Richardson Store: L.E.S. high end fashion store., fabricating and installing custom made shelving.
-Dagne Dover: full store build and install in SoHo. Constructing scaffolds for display shelves, custom display cases, tables, and cash wrap, in wood, metal, plexiglass, and plastic.
-Equinox: Custom built paneling for yoga film studio set
-Malibu Farm: Restaurant on pier 17 in Manhattan- interior architecture
Blocking: Solo Art Show, Rubine Red Gallery, Palm Springs CA—Artist
February 2021
Solo show of my paintings. Created the artwork, milled and constructed frames, organized shipment of 400 lb crate from NY to CA, built and packed crate, attended show, featured in Coachella Magazine.
Pier Consagra Studio, SoHo —Studio Manager
April 2013 - January 2019
Handled all operations of the drawing and sculpture studio. Awarded Guggenheim Fellowship award in 2014. Duties included concept development, scaffolds for sculptures, moldmaking, screenprinting, metal shaping, welding, documentation, website, and maintenance.
Michael Winn Studio, Red Hook, Brooklyn — Fabricator
October 2017-June 2018
I worked with Michael on the solo exhibition for his client Jessica Lichtenstein, from initial concept development and material choices through sculpture production and final show set up. I was in charge of the vectorization and laser cutting of her artwork in acrylic, along with final fabrication. Additionally assisted in Venetian plaster finishing.
Gaetano Pesce Studio, Brooklyn Navy Yard —Shop Technician
May 2017 - August 2017
Assisted studio with ongoing projects, primary duties included mold assembly, resin casting, and model making from sketches.
EDUCATION
Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY — Bachelor of Fine Arts
August 2012 - May 2016
Graduated with honors from the School of Fine Art with a concentration in drawing.
Perpich Center for Arts Education, Minneapolis, MN — High School Diploma
September 2011- June 2012
Graduated with a concentration in Visual Media.
PROJECTS
Graphic Designer, Remote- WiseGuide App
February 2020-August 2020
Developed concept for and designed brand identity for the WiseGuide meditation app. 165 graphic covers, 16 animated graphics for in-app links, and 4 animated commercials
Lofted Beds and Outdoor Fort, Greenpoint, Brooklyn- Private Client
November 2020
Constructed and installed custom lofted beds for childrens bedroom in residential apartment, and a 8’x6’x8’ outdoor fort in backyard
Illustrator, Brooklyn, NY — An Admittedly Sinking Yacht
March 2019 - June 2019
Illustrated and formatted a book of poetry in collaboration with Ryan T. Carson.
Fabricator, New Lab, Brooklyn — Evan Huggins Design LLC
January 2019 - March 2019
I assisted Evan in constructing a modular playground set.
Graphic Designer, Minneapolis, MN — Laughing Ogre Press
March 2018 - October 2018
Created the brand identity for Laughing Ogre Press, including logo, color scheme, banner, and type, in applicable formats for web and print, along with vector based character illustrations for their print material, through a collaborative process of sketching and revision.
Product Display Designer, Brookfield Place, NYC — BWR Group
May 2016 - July 2016
Constructed mock-ups for concept development, and draughted final blueprints to scale in Adobe Illustrator for assembly of a castle composed of product packaging. Dictated methods for assembly, and sourced materials.
SKILLS
Adobe Suite
Carpentry
Fabrication
Rhinoceros 3D Modeling
Structural Drawing
Project Management
Graphic Design
Website Construction + SEO
Social Media Marketing
Gallery Curation
Casting and Mold Making
Laser Cutting
Screenprinting
AWARDS
President of Drawing Club, Pratt Institute
President’s and Dean’s List all four years, Pratt Institute
2015 Williams Prize in Drawing