Alex Hutton
1 Washington Square, Larchmont, NY 10538
661 312 5272
ahutton829@gmail.com
Summary
Experience painting over 200 shows for Broadway and designing over 50 shows for theaters across the country. Pivoting now to further developing and exhibiting my portfolio of fine art.
Experience
Present:
Fine Artist - Painting and Sculpture,Larchmont, NY
· Produce mature portfolio of paintings, portraitsand landscapes
· Create unique sculpture using bamboo, fabric andacetate
Recent exhibits and awards:
· Studio Andreas, Stamford, Ct. – Combination of art installation and jazz performance
· Pelham Art Center, Pelham, NY – Exhibited five pieces in Meditations II
· Providence, Rhode Island – Art League Rhode Island exposition
· Yarmouth, Massachusetts – International Societyof Experimental Artists, Merit Award Recipient
1991—2018:
United Scenic Artists, Local 829, NewYork, NY
Scenic Artist
· Painted scenery for Broadway shows andtelevision
Shop Steward
· Responsible for safety and well-being of scenicartist crews
· Enforced union contract
· Served as liaison between management and labor
Lead Scenic Artist
· Worked with set designers to assess needs ofshows
· Developed techniques and samples needed torealize designers' visions
· Directed crews in painting and sculpting scenery along with charge artist
Set Designer - Western Stage - Salinas, CA
· Provided all drafting and color renderings for shows in two performance spaces
· Communicated effectively with other designers, technical staff and directors
· Hands-on instruction in painting techniques to high school and young college apprentices
Various theaters and universities
Education
Denison University
B.F.A. in Studio Art
Skills
- Unique capabilities with sculpture
- Skilled in portraiture and figure painting in oils, pastels, watercolor and acrylics
- Accomplished set designer and scenic artist
- Proven ability to guide complex projects
- Strong ability to communicate artistic concepts and practical knowledge
References available upon request.