Cassie Phan
Cassie Phan is an artist working primarily in mixed media installations of video, objects and drawing. Using process as play, her work often questions perception and memory, interpersonal trauma and the mechanisms of resilience. She has exhibited work nationally, with recent solo exhibitions at Art League Houston (2015), Midway Gallery (2015), Terrain Dallas (2014), and 500X Gallery (2014). She holds a Master of Fine Arts degree from the University of North Texas and is currently an Adjunct Professor for the University of North Texas, Eastfield College and Blinn College.
Functioning predominately as inquiries into the effects of chronic traumatic experiences, my work parallels, reflects and often informs an increasing sense of self-awareness. Largely autobiographical in nature, the work seeks to subtly reveal secrets that may foster a sense of connection with an emerging personal narrative. Intuitive investigation of relationships between materials drives my process, allowing an element of play that is also wrought with heaviness. The work contains both non-representational and figurative elements and is primarily constructed of humble, derelict materials. By way of ever-changing installations, the relationships between objects and materials construct narratives that can be played out in different scenarios: a constant state of revision that seeks to lend agency to each individual piece and vitality to the whole.
Curriculum Vitae
Education
2013 Master of Fine Arts, Drawing and Painting
College of Visual Arts and Design, University of North Texas, Denton, Texas
2007 Bachelor of Fine Arts, Drawing and Painting
James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Virginia
Selected Exhibitions (*denotes solo exhibition)
2016
That's So Hot - An Invitational, 500X Gallery, Dallas
*Champion: Portrait of a Chicken, Ro2 Art, Dallas
Beeflix Vol. 2, Beefhaus, Dallas
2015
*This and the Wall, Art League Houston, Houston
*out of here please, Midway Gallery, Dallas
AMoA Biennial 600: Sculpture, Amarillo Museum of Art, Amarillo
Faculty Show, UNT on the Square, Denton
In Good Company, H Gallery, Eastfield College, Mesquite
CHAOS!!!, Ro2 Art, Dallas
2014
*Are you frustrated with me?, TERRAIN Dallas
CHAOS!!, Ro2 Art, Dallas
*pigweasels, 500X Gallery, Dallas
2013
*something combombulated, Cora Stafford Gallery, Denton
*back in, face out, Gallery 219, Easfield College, Mesquite
Student Discount, 500x Gallery. Dallas
Graduate Invitational, Lightwell Gallery. UNT, Denton
New Texas Talent, Craighead Green Gallery, Dallas
CHAOS!, Ro2 Gallery, Dallas
Intersections: Collaborative Inquiries in Painting, UNT on the Square, Denton
MFA Showcase, UNT Art Gallery, Denton
Temporary Occupants, Eastfield College. Mesquite
TINAY/IDNCTBH (SRTAMHWMWF), Oliver Francis Gallery. Dallas
Flat, North Gallery. University of North Texas, Denton
EXPO 2013, Juried by Iris Bechtol, 500x Gallery. Dallas
Graduate Invitational, Lightwell Gallery. UNT, Denton
Graduate Exhibition, Union Gallery. UNT, Denton
FREE PUPPIES (adverbial form implied), Cora Stafford Gallery. UNT, Denton
2012
Graduate Inivtational, Lightwell Gallery. Juried by Susan Cheal and Matthew Bourbon. Denton
*maybe a little uncomfortable, Union Gallery. University of North Texas, Denton
Pieces of Eight, Frisco Art Gallery. Frisco
52nd Annual Voertman Student Art Competition, Juried by Clint Willour. UNT, Denton
Scholarship Show, Lightwell Gallery. University of North Texas, Denton
Graduate Invitational, Lightwell Gallery. Juried by Vincent Falsetta and Annette Lawrence, Denton
Bridged, Exhibition on 500 Singleton Boulevard. Curated by Stephen Lapthisophon. Dallas
*Revision, Clementine Art Gallery. Harrisonburg, VA, 2011
*Paintings, Blue Mountain Art Gallery. Harrisonburg, VA, 2010
Group Show, Kronos Art Gallery. Staunton, VA, 2009
*The Speed of Happy, artWorks Gallery. Harrisonburg, VA, 2006
Professional Experience
2015-2016
Adjunct Professor, ASTU 2210: Painting I, ART1510: Drawing II and ART1500: Drawing I,
College of Visual Arts and Design, University of North Texas, Denton, TX
Adjunct Professor, ARTS1316: Drawing I and ARTS1317: Drawing II, Eastfield College, Mesquite, TX
Adjunct Instructor, ARTS 1303: Art History I and ARTS 1304: Art History II, ARTS 1301: Art
Appreciation. Online Courses. Department of Visual and Performing Arts, Blinn College.
Bryan, TX
Instructor, Drawing from the Collection, Program for Children, Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth
(August 2015)
Art Camp Instructor, Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth (July 2016)
2014
Adjunct Instructor, ARTS 1303: Art History I, ARTS 1304: Art History II, ARTS 1301: Art Appreciation.
Traditional and Online courses. Department of Visual and Performing Arts, Blinn College. Bryan, TX
Instructor, Drawing from the Collection, Program for Children, Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth (August)
2013
Teaching Fellow, Instructor of Record. ART 1500: Drawing I and ASTU 2210: Painting I,
Department of Studio Art, College of Visual Arts and Design, University of North Texas. Denton, TX
Area Assistant. Drawing and Painting Department, Department of Studio Art, College of Visual Arts and
Design, University of North Texas. Denton, TX
Drawing from the Collection, Program for Children, Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth (August)
2012
Teaching Fellow, Instructor of Record. ART 1500: Drawing I. Department of Studio Art, College of Visual Arts
and Design, University of North Texas. Denton, TX
Teaching Assistant. ART 1500: Drawing I, Department of Studio Art, College of Visual Arts and Design,
University of North Texas. Denton, TX
Area Assistant. Department of Drawing and Painting, Department of Studio Art, College of Visual Arts and
Design, University of North Texas. Denton, TX
Art Guard, the Rachofsky House and The Warehouse. Dallas, TX
2011
Studio Assistant. Drawing and Painting Department, Department of Studio Art, College of Visual Arts and
Design, University of North Texas, Denton, TX
Public Collections
Eastfield College, Mesquite, TX
Target Corporation Distribution Center, Denton, TX
Clementine Cafe, Harrisonburg, VA
Hank's Southern Grillery, McGaheysville, VA
Awards and Honors
First Place, Juror's Award. EXPO2013, Juried by Iris Bechtol. 500X Gallery, Dallas. 2013
Chadwick Family Studio Arts Scholarship. University of North Texas, Denton. 2013-2014
Pi Phi Pi Scholarship. University of North Texas, Denton. 2013-2014
Graduate Assistant Tuition Scholarship, full tuition, University of North Texas. 2012-2014
Thomas Norby Memorial Scholarship for Excellence in Painting.
University of North Texas, 2012-2013
Continuing Student Scholarship. University of North Texas, Denton. 2012-2013
Academic Achievement Scholarship. University of North Texas, Denton. 2011-2013
21st Century Scholarship. Florida State University, Tallahassee. 2002-2003
Bibliography
http://glasstire.com/2014/12/04/top-five-dec-4-2014/.Top Five, Dec. 4, 2014, Glasstire.
December 4, 2014.
Compton, JR. "Real" and Apparent Depth in selected work from Ro2's Chaos II, a curated show of small
art. July, 2014. http://www.dallasartsrevue.com/art-crit/Here_Lately/ArtHereLately.html#reelnaparentdepth
Blair, Michael Frank. Intersections at UNT on the Square. July 20, 2013.
http://glasstire.com/2013/07/10/intersections-at-unt-on-the-square/
Lugo, Jp. UNT artists collaborate for gallery on square. June 13, 2013.
"Top http://ntdaily/unt-artists-collaborate-for-gallery-on-square/
Lectures
Artist Talk and Video Screening: Art League Houston, Houston, TX. 2015
Guest Artist Lecture: Eastfield College, Mesquite, TX. 2013
Guest Lecture: Hybrid Forms. Invited by Susan Cheal, Department of Studio Art, College of Visual Arts and
Design, University of North Texas. Denton, TX. 2013
Panelist: Graduate Student Panel, presented by the Art History Society. College of Visual Arts and Design,
University of North Texas. Denton, TX. 2013
Guest Lecture: Drawing I. Invited by Rachel Black. Department of Studio Art, College of Visual Arts and
Design, University of North Texas. Denton, TX. 2012
Artist Talk: "Pieces of Eight", Frisco Art Gallery. Frisco, TX. 2012
Curatorial Experience
Assistant Curator, Intersections: Collaborative Inquiries in Painting. UNT on the Square, 2013
Immaculate Conception Catholic School Drawing Event, Denton, 2013
Immaculate Conception Catholic School Drawing Event, Denton, 2012
Functioning predominately as inquiries into the effects of chronic traumatic experiences, my work parallels, reflects and often informs an increasing sense of self-awareness. Largely autobiographical in nature, the work seeks to subtly reveal secrets that may foster a sense of connection with an emerging personal narrative. Intuitive investigation of relationships between materials drives my process, allowing an element of play that is also wrought with heaviness. The work contains both non-representational and figurative elements and is primarily constructed of humble, derelict materials. By way of ever-changing installations, the relationships between objects and materials construct narratives that can be played out in different scenarios: a constant state of revision that seeks to lend agency to each individual piece and vitality to the whole.
Curriculum Vitae
Education
2013 Master of Fine Arts, Drawing and Painting
College of Visual Arts and Design, University of North Texas, Denton, Texas
2007 Bachelor of Fine Arts, Drawing and Painting
James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Virginia
Selected Exhibitions (*denotes solo exhibition)
2016
That's So Hot - An Invitational, 500X Gallery, Dallas
*Champion: Portrait of a Chicken, Ro2 Art, Dallas
Beeflix Vol. 2, Beefhaus, Dallas
2015
*This and the Wall, Art League Houston, Houston
*out of here please, Midway Gallery, Dallas
AMoA Biennial 600: Sculpture, Amarillo Museum of Art, Amarillo
Faculty Show, UNT on the Square, Denton
In Good Company, H Gallery, Eastfield College, Mesquite
CHAOS!!!, Ro2 Art, Dallas
2014
*Are you frustrated with me?, TERRAIN Dallas
CHAOS!!, Ro2 Art, Dallas
*pigweasels, 500X Gallery, Dallas
2013
*something combombulated, Cora Stafford Gallery, Denton
*back in, face out, Gallery 219, Easfield College, Mesquite
Student Discount, 500x Gallery. Dallas
Graduate Invitational, Lightwell Gallery. UNT, Denton
New Texas Talent, Craighead Green Gallery, Dallas
CHAOS!, Ro2 Gallery, Dallas
Intersections: Collaborative Inquiries in Painting, UNT on the Square, Denton
MFA Showcase, UNT Art Gallery, Denton
Temporary Occupants, Eastfield College. Mesquite
TINAY/IDNCTBH (SRTAMHWMWF), Oliver Francis Gallery. Dallas
Flat, North Gallery. University of North Texas, Denton
EXPO 2013, Juried by Iris Bechtol, 500x Gallery. Dallas
Graduate Invitational, Lightwell Gallery. UNT, Denton
Graduate Exhibition, Union Gallery. UNT, Denton
FREE PUPPIES (adverbial form implied), Cora Stafford Gallery. UNT, Denton
2012
Graduate Inivtational, Lightwell Gallery. Juried by Susan Cheal and Matthew Bourbon. Denton
*maybe a little uncomfortable, Union Gallery. University of North Texas, Denton
Pieces of Eight, Frisco Art Gallery. Frisco
52nd Annual Voertman Student Art Competition, Juried by Clint Willour. UNT, Denton
Scholarship Show, Lightwell Gallery. University of North Texas, Denton
Graduate Invitational, Lightwell Gallery. Juried by Vincent Falsetta and Annette Lawrence, Denton
Bridged, Exhibition on 500 Singleton Boulevard. Curated by Stephen Lapthisophon. Dallas
*Revision, Clementine Art Gallery. Harrisonburg, VA, 2011
*Paintings, Blue Mountain Art Gallery. Harrisonburg, VA, 2010
Group Show, Kronos Art Gallery. Staunton, VA, 2009
*The Speed of Happy, artWorks Gallery. Harrisonburg, VA, 2006
Professional Experience
2015-2016
Adjunct Professor, ASTU 2210: Painting I, ART1510: Drawing II and ART1500: Drawing I,
College of Visual Arts and Design, University of North Texas, Denton, TX
Adjunct Professor, ARTS1316: Drawing I and ARTS1317: Drawing II, Eastfield College, Mesquite, TX
Adjunct Instructor, ARTS 1303: Art History I and ARTS 1304: Art History II, ARTS 1301: Art
Appreciation. Online Courses. Department of Visual and Performing Arts, Blinn College.
Bryan, TX
Instructor, Drawing from the Collection, Program for Children, Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth
(August 2015)
Art Camp Instructor, Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth (July 2016)
2014
Adjunct Instructor, ARTS 1303: Art History I, ARTS 1304: Art History II, ARTS 1301: Art Appreciation.
Traditional and Online courses. Department of Visual and Performing Arts, Blinn College. Bryan, TX
Instructor, Drawing from the Collection, Program for Children, Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth (August)
2013
Teaching Fellow, Instructor of Record. ART 1500: Drawing I and ASTU 2210: Painting I,
Department of Studio Art, College of Visual Arts and Design, University of North Texas. Denton, TX
Area Assistant. Drawing and Painting Department, Department of Studio Art, College of Visual Arts and
Design, University of North Texas. Denton, TX
Drawing from the Collection, Program for Children, Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth (August)
2012
Teaching Fellow, Instructor of Record. ART 1500: Drawing I. Department of Studio Art, College of Visual Arts
and Design, University of North Texas. Denton, TX
Teaching Assistant. ART 1500: Drawing I, Department of Studio Art, College of Visual Arts and Design,
University of North Texas. Denton, TX
Area Assistant. Department of Drawing and Painting, Department of Studio Art, College of Visual Arts and
Design, University of North Texas. Denton, TX
Art Guard, the Rachofsky House and The Warehouse. Dallas, TX
2011
Studio Assistant. Drawing and Painting Department, Department of Studio Art, College of Visual Arts and
Design, University of North Texas, Denton, TX
Public Collections
Eastfield College, Mesquite, TX
Target Corporation Distribution Center, Denton, TX
Clementine Cafe, Harrisonburg, VA
Hank's Southern Grillery, McGaheysville, VA
Awards and Honors
First Place, Juror's Award. EXPO2013, Juried by Iris Bechtol. 500X Gallery, Dallas. 2013
Chadwick Family Studio Arts Scholarship. University of North Texas, Denton. 2013-2014
Pi Phi Pi Scholarship. University of North Texas, Denton. 2013-2014
Graduate Assistant Tuition Scholarship, full tuition, University of North Texas. 2012-2014
Thomas Norby Memorial Scholarship for Excellence in Painting.
University of North Texas, 2012-2013
Continuing Student Scholarship. University of North Texas, Denton. 2012-2013
Academic Achievement Scholarship. University of North Texas, Denton. 2011-2013
21st Century Scholarship. Florida State University, Tallahassee. 2002-2003
Bibliography
http://glasstire.com/2014/12/04/top-five-dec-4-2014/.Top Five, Dec. 4, 2014, Glasstire.
December 4, 2014.
Compton, JR. "Real" and Apparent Depth in selected work from Ro2's Chaos II, a curated show of small
art. July, 2014. http://www.dallasartsrevue.com/art-crit/Here_Lately/ArtHereLately.html#reelnaparentdepth
Blair, Michael Frank. Intersections at UNT on the Square. July 20, 2013.
http://glasstire.com/2013/07/10/intersections-at-unt-on-the-square/
Lugo, Jp. UNT artists collaborate for gallery on square. June 13, 2013.
"Top http://ntdaily/unt-artists-collaborate-for-gallery-on-square/
Lectures
Artist Talk and Video Screening: Art League Houston, Houston, TX. 2015
Guest Artist Lecture: Eastfield College, Mesquite, TX. 2013
Guest Lecture: Hybrid Forms. Invited by Susan Cheal, Department of Studio Art, College of Visual Arts and
Design, University of North Texas. Denton, TX. 2013
Panelist: Graduate Student Panel, presented by the Art History Society. College of Visual Arts and Design,
University of North Texas. Denton, TX. 2013
Guest Lecture: Drawing I. Invited by Rachel Black. Department of Studio Art, College of Visual Arts and
Design, University of North Texas. Denton, TX. 2012
Artist Talk: "Pieces of Eight", Frisco Art Gallery. Frisco, TX. 2012
Curatorial Experience
Assistant Curator, Intersections: Collaborative Inquiries in Painting. UNT on the Square, 2013
Immaculate Conception Catholic School Drawing Event, Denton, 2013
Immaculate Conception Catholic School Drawing Event, Denton, 2012
