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.

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