I've been lucky enough to maintain a career in the arts that has kept my skills sharp and up to date. I've learned that being an artist is being a good problem solver.

Education: Auburn University

BFA in Studio Art with a concentration in Sculpture
2006

Experience:

Freelance Artist/Furniture Maker
March 2014 - Present.

Malone Design and Fabrication
Scenic Shop Manager/Scenic Artist May 2010 – March 2014
supervisor: Frank Yoculan
770 987- 2538 www.thinkmalone.com

Alliance Theater
Head Welder/Carpenter December 2007-April 2010
supervisor: Victor Smith
404 733-5270 www.alliancetheater.org

Bay Millworks
Woodworker July 2006-December 2007
supervisor: Chris Frego
251 621-8786

Skills:
sculpture – additive/ subtractive/ molds and casting – proficient with many industry standard materials

painting – faux finishing/ illustrative painting

woodworking – strong millwork background – decorative and structural

welding – mild steel and aluminum – mig and stick machines

leadership – Successfully lead a crew of artists through production in a shop setting and installations, nationally. They still like me.
My friends also constantly call me for advice.

problem solving – Every task is a problem. The above skills paired with a strong intuition, a strong will, and a strong back allow me to solve them.


Contact:
404 989-2048
joseph.lazzari@gmail.com