VOASS
Joy Kong
Location:
New York City, NY
Education:
California College of the Arts [2020 - 2024]
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BFA Sculpture
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Minor in History of Art & Visual Culture
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Dean's Honor List 2023
New York University [2024 - Present]
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MA Museum Studies
Publication
Languages:
English & Korean
Hello!
Thank you for visiting Voass!
My academic journey has been deeply rooted in the realm of the arts. After my undergraduate study as a sculpture major with a minor in history of arts and visual culture, I have decided to extend my knowledge with the Museum Studies program at New York University (NYU) to learn more in-depth and dedicate my future to the art industries.
I have dedicated myself to both creating art and delving into art history and other contemporary and modern expressions. I firmly believe in the potency of art as a language that transcends boundaries, bringing communities together and engaging minds and hearts.
Thank you!
Work Resume
Bell & Trunk Flowers
Social Media and Online Marketing Manager
(August 2024 - Present)
Catharine Clark Gallery
Gallery Intern
(January 2024 - May 2024)
California College of the Arts
Curatorial Team for Final Exhibitions
(November 2023 - May 2024)
CCA Simpson Library
Librarian
(September 2023- May 2024)
CCA First Year Program
Summer Program Assistant
(June 2023 - August 2023)
CCA First Year Studio
Shop Monitor
(January 2023 - May 2023)
Arc Gallery & Studios
Gallery Assistant
(October 2022 - February 2024)
Stephanie Weber
Professional Assistant Artist
(April 2022 - December 2023)
● Social Media Management (Instagram & TikTok)
● Website Management
● Content making
● Marketing
● Documentation & Research
● Directing
● Filing gallery-related materials
● Updating mailing and contact information across multiple platforms
● Compiling and maintaining artists’ press files, updating artists resumes
● Interacting with visitors, collectors, artists, and arts-related professionals
● Facilitate media and collector outreach, as needed
● Assist with gallery website management
● Coordinate inventory management, database management, archiving, digital asset, and image processing
● Assist with art handling and installation
● Managing proposal deadlines
● Curate space and arrange installations
● Collecting artist descriptions
● Initial brainstorming theme and title of exhibitions
● Advertise the exhibition, posters, and social media post
● Assist library visitors to access resources
● Organize books
● Material Lab Department assisting with material samples
● Assist with “Young Artist” and pre-college programs
● Organize and prepare for classes
● Support faculty and staff
● Work in professional manner to maintain confidentiality of sensitive documents and issues
● Cleaned and organized first-year woodshop classroom
● Assist students with using tools and machines in the woodshop
● Assist students, staff, and faculty during first-year studios
● Greet and share pertinent information with guests at reception desk
● Handle lights in main gallery and project media
● Help guests with directions and answer questions
● Pack and install art for exhibition
● Apply color theory techniques to create more engagement
● Help in developing art and design concepts
● Share and support developing new ideas
● Assist with mix media art skills to create pieces
● LinkedIn and social media, website management, visual editing
Galleries & Exhibitions
Institute of Contemporary Art
Gallery Reception Assistant
(November 2023)
Strange Forms Exhibition at California College of the Arts
Curation & Installation
(March 2023)
Sagehen Creek Field Station Show
Curation & Installation
(April 2022)
The Commonwealth Club of California, Robert Melton Art Exhibition
Curation & Installation
(March 2022)
In Dark Places, MAC Art Oakland
Curation & Installation
(December 2021)
● Greeted and help with any questions about the exhibition
● Event documentation for social media
● Installed mixed media sculpture “Insomnia” and ceramic sculpture “Self Portrait”
● Support in curating the show
● Participated in installation of my own works and others
● Assist library visitors to access resources
● Organize books
● Material Lab Department assisting with material samples
● Communicated with curators and presented sculpture piece based on the theme of looking past the dark and gloomy days of the pandemic and embracing a brighter tomorrow
● Presented two sculpture pieces based on the theme of celebrating Earth Day: “MAD.NESS/FAB.NES” & “Celebrating Earth Day”
● Installed mixed media sculpture “Insomnia”
● Participated in curating the placement of the pieces
● Installation work for my work and others