JUSTIN PLAYL
EDUCATION
MFA in Sculpture, 2016, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI
MA in Sculpture, 2015, University of Wisconsin-Madison, WI
BFA in 3D Studies, 2011, Summa Cum Laude, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH
EXHIBITIONS
2017
In Triplicate, Nave Annex Gallery, Somerville, MA
2016
International Sculpture Center’s 22nd Annual Outstanding Student Achievement in Contemporary Sculpture Exhibition, international juried show, Grounds for Sculpture, NJ
PlaylGround, solo show, Art Lofts Gallery, University of Wisconsin-Madison
2015
3/3, Art Lofts Gallery, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison 8, juried show, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Spherical Chicken in a Vacuum, solo show, Gelsy Verna Gallery, University of Wisconsin-Madison
2/3, Art Lofts Gallery, University of Wisconsin-Madison
2014
1/3, Art Lofts Gallery, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Breaking the Rules, juried show, Roland Dille Center for the Arts, Minnesota State University-Moorhead
Uguns Zīmēdams (Drawing Fire), international juried show, Contemporary Art and Heritage Space, Sabile, Latvia
J3, Art Lofts Gallery, University of Wisconsin-Madison
2013
Coburn Goes Small, national juried show, Coburn Gallery, Ashland, OH
Pop-Up Show, Salem Art Works, Salem, NY
Fits & Starts, 7th Floor Gallery, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Found, 7th Floor Gallery, University of Wisconsin-Madison
2012
ArtsQuarter Juried Exhibition, juried show, Zygote Press, Cleveland, OH
Sum Art Works, Salem Art Works
Sit While You Think, juried show, Salem Art Works
2011
National Conference on Cast Iron Art Student Show, national juried show, Sloss Furnaces, Birmingham, AL
Senior Thesis Exhibition, Bowling Green State University
Ohio All-Media, juried show, Coburn Gallery, Ashland, OH
2010
Undergraduate Art Exhibition, juried show, Bowling Green State University
Arts Extravaganza, Bowling Green State University
2009
Arts Extravaganza, Bowling Green State University
2006
Cleveland Clinic Foundation eXpressions Art Exhibition, juried show, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH
SELECTED WORK EXPERIENCE
2017-2018
Maker-In-Residence, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA
2016-present
Moldmaker, Sincere Metalworks, Chelsea, MA
2015-2016
Wood Shop and Foundry Monitor, University of Wisconsin-Madison
2015
Studio Assistant, Vivian Beer, fellowship artist, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Teaching Assistant (instructor of record), Drawing I, University of Wisconsin-Madison
2014
Teaching Assistant, Metal Fabrication & Welding, University of Wisconsin-Madison
2011-2013
Craftsman, Studio Foundry, Cleveland, OH
INTERNSHIPS AND RESIDENCIES
2014
Foundry Assistant, Iron/Stone Symposium, 7th International Conference on Contemporary Cast Iron Art, Sabile, Lativia
2013
Hot Metal Internship, Franconia Sculpture Park, Franconia, MN
Emerging Artist Residency, Salem Art Works
2012
Young Artist Program, Salem Art Works
AWARDS AND HONORS
2017
Outstanding Student Achievement in Contemporary Sculpture Award, International Sculpture Center
Temkin Exhibition Award, UW-Madison
2013-2016
University Fellowship, University of Wisconsin-Madison
2013
Honorable Mention, Coburn Goes Small
2012
Best in Show, ArtsQuarter Juried Exhibition
2011
Dominick and Elizabeth Labino Art and Technology Award, BGSU Senior Thesis Exhibition
2010
Best in Show, BGSU Undergraduate Art Exhibition
James T. Strong 3D Tuition Scholarship, BGSU Undergraduate Art Exhibition
James T. Strong Outstanding Undergraduate Award, BGSU Undergraduate Art Exhibition
Charles Lakofsky Art Award, BGSU Undergraduate Art Exhibition
2007-2011
Dean’s List, Bowling Green State University
Professors’ Scholarship, Bowling Green State University
2006
Blue Ribbon, Cleveland Clinic Foundation eXpressions
Winner, Wooster High School Fine Art Hall of Fame logo design competition
2004
Eagle Scout rank, Boy Scouts of America