Chris Atcheson

Education:
Horice School of Stone Sculpture and Stone Masonry 1995-1997: Horice College is two hours from Prague, Czech Republic, and at 120 years old is one of two of the oldest masonry tech schools in Europe. The curriculum of this school is very classic and traditional in its roots. It is strict in the practical and technical aspects related to the field of stone sculpture, restoration and stone masonry. It covers: copying from models to rock materials, stone enlargements and reductions, modeling from anatomy, figure drawing, full phase plaster work, latex molds, bronze, metal casting, stone maintenance, installation and restoration.

Hollar School of Art, Prague, Czech Republic 1994-1995: Hollar collage of art located in downtown Prague has a long history of producing fine artists with professional technical drawing skills. Hollar is also staffed with some of the most qualified instructors of anatomy and figure drawing and modeling in Prague and Europe.

University of Nevada, Reno 1986-1989:
Arts and Philosophy Major. Main studies in anthropology, humanities, science and the arts.

Work Experience:
Sole owner of sculpture workshop located in downtown Reno, Nevada, U.S.A. Producing sculpture for installations throughout Europe as well at sister workshop in the CzechRepublic. Both studios are fully equipped and capable of producing monumental works from welded steels and cast alloys to marble and granite art commissions-private or public, large or small scale for installations anywhere in the world.

Designer Builder/Owner Builder 1999-2001 | The Record Street Cafe, Reno, Nevada
Restoration-interior and exterior-of complete building. This project converted an old dilapidated 1930s industrial building into a creative, modern, eclectic, college campus art cafe/restaurant near the University of Nevada campus.

Art Director, 1992-1993 | R&S International Trading Co., Salinas, California
Developed and ran art department and screen shop for major sportswear Clothing lines: Off Shore, Bear and Street Clothing.

Designer Builder, 1990 | Creative Woodworks Co., Guam, U.S. Territory
Specialized custom cabinets for Christian Dior Co. cosmetics for their duty-free stores in Japan and Southeast Asia.

Graphic Designer, 1988-1989 | International Game Technology, Inc., Reno, Nevada.
World’s largest gaming manufacturer.

Teaching Experience:
I enjoy teaching the skills of stone and bronze sculpture. I feel it is a way to keep the craft alive. In the summer of 2003, I taught a class in granite sculpture to nine girls and two boys, who had never touched heavy machine tools. I was amazed how well they were able to grasp the steps required to complete a serious public art piece. I realized that anyone can learn the craft as long as they have the tools, the interest and the patience. Several of those students went on to further their studies in the arts. I continue to teach privately between commission work.


Other Life Experiences Include:
Anthropological field worker, summer 1993:
University of Nevada, School of Medicine, conducted private study of native peoples of Micronesia; study of behavior of native inhabitants of small atoll in the Pacific ocean.

A Two -Year Journey 1989-1991
It began with a backpack on Mount Rainier near Seattle, Washington and went north through British Columbia to Alaska, then by plane to Hawaii, Micronesia, Guam and the Caroline Islands, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Nepal, India, ending in Holland and France.

Shows & Events:
1997 – “Geometric Connections” Two person show, Hermitage Gallery, Reno NV

1999 – “Save Walker Lake Show” Group show where all proceeds went into water rights purchase
for Walker Lake Nevada

1999 – “Sierra Artists Grants” Awards Show for the grants recipients, Sierra Arts, Reno, NV

2000 – “Art Touring Show” Nevada Museum of Modern Art, Reno, NV

2001 – “New Works for a New Year”, group show, Record Street Café, Reno, NV

“Inspiration of the 1930’ Show”, group show, Record Street Café, Reno, NV

2002 – “Techno Organic”, mix medium group show, Record Street Café, Reno, NV

“Burning Man”, large group art project in Nevada desert, Gerlach, NV

2003 – “New works for New Year II”, group show, Record Street Café, Reno, NV

“Burning Man”, solo art piece, Gerlach, NV

2004 – “Naked Politics”, group art show, Record Street Café, Reno, NV

“Burning Man”, solo art piece, Gerlach, NV

2005 – “Uncensored”, group show, Blue Lyon Studios, Reno, NV

2008 – “Nada Motel”, group show where art installations were placed individually into Motel rooms, Reno, NV see at www.nadadadingdong.com