PROFESSIONAL
SKILLS
CAREER
ALEXANDRA
ARTIST
aggartstudio.com
Fremont, California
224-456-9877
ARTIST 2012 - Present
a.g.g. Art Studio
I am the founder and working artist of a.g.g. Art Studio. I have developed a business where I sell my own artwork and services as a muralist. I have a passion for community/pubic art and creating custom work for both clients and the general public.
Additionally, I display my artwork through setting up shows with local businesses, participating in events/festivals, as well as participating in exhibits on a national level.
ART TEACHER 2019 - 2019
Starting Arts
I previously worked as a Consulting Art Teacher for Starting Arts. Starting Arts partners with various schools in the Bay Area to provide educational arts opportunities to students. I accepted contract to teach art at various schools.
ART COORDINATOR 2015 - 2016
PALS Chrysalis Health
I ran an art studio for PALS Chrysalis Health, a day program that serves adults with developmental disabilities. I developed art programs and exhibits/shows, sold artwork on behalf of adults with disabilities, and helped manage staff to facilitate the art studio and program.
ART TEACHER 2012 - 2014
Columbus Area Schools
I taught Art to grades Kindergarten through 12
th Grade, although mainly at the
elementary level. I taught 500 students on a daily basis and kept detailed portfolios and assessments for each one.
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MUDDLE
PROFILE
Alex is a skilled, talented artist in many art mediums. She is also a muralist and loves creating public art. Her love of teaching art continually drives her to learn and try new art forms, techniques and skills herself. Alex is passionate about learning and growing as a person and artist. Alex enjoys participating in different art shows and art festivals and painting on a large scale. She is also a published artist/illustrator and has had her artwork on display/exhibited in multiple states throughout the U.S. Alex loves working on commissions and creating beautiful, meaningful art for clients.
EDUCATION
The Ohio State University 2011 - 2012
Master of Art Education Program pursuing a Pre K-12 teaching license in the area of visual arts.
The Ohio State University 2008 - 2011
Bachelor of Art Education
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PERSONAL
SKILLS
REFERENCES
Available on request.
HOBBIES
Skilled in a variety of
fine art mediums
including but not limited
to: painting, drawing,
ceramics, sculpture,
textiles, weaving,
printmaking, mixed
media collage,
woodworking, jewelry
making and
photography.
Website design and
digital photo editing.
Creating a positive
work environment.
Being kind and
compassionate, and
helping others achieve
success.
Remaining calm, even
in stressful situations.
Ability to re-evaluate
and adapt easily when
needed.
Outside of being a
wife, mom, and artist,
I enjoy going on hikes,
bike rides. I also enjoy
being active in my
church community.
Additionally,
whenever possible, I
like to be creative in
the kitchen and try
out new recipes.
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Annotated Image List
Artist: Alexandra Muddle
Images 1-4
Tit
le: California Native Wildflowers and Pollinators
Size: Approximately 4 feet wide x 6 feet high x 1 foot deep (at center of sun) Materials: Outdoor acrylic paint sealed/varnished with Spar Urethane Location: Sunnyvale, CA
Date: November/December, 2024
Budget: $1000
Description: This painted fiberglass sun sculpture was created as part of The Suns of Sunnyvale art exhibit in Sunnyvale. California native wildflowers and pollinators are the focal point of the design, along with their connection to the sun. Bright, cheerful colors were chosen to hopefully evoke joy and happiness.
Images 5-9
Title: Untitled
Size: Approximately 9-10 feet wide (wrapped) x 6 feet high Materials: Outdoor acrylic paint on utility box sealed with MuralShield Location: Sunnyvale, CA
Date: July/August, 2023
Budget: $1000
Description: This mural was created as part of The Great Box Cover-up project in Sunnyvale. The art is all about creativity, innovation and sustainability. The design depicts a brain that fuels the water source, which helps grow the “flowers” which are actually great ideas.
Images 10-13
Title: Untitled
Size: Approximately 8 feet wide x 8 feet high
Materials: Indoor acrylic paint on pre-painted interior wall Location: Fremont, CA
Date: September, 2024
Budget: $400
Description: This mural was created for Cutting Edge, a salon located in Fremont, CA. The client wanted the words “you are beautiful” painted backwards on the wall so that the phrase could be read through the reflection of the mirror. I added some leafy botanical elements to the design to incorporate all of the plants located throughout the salon, which helped make the space feel more cohesive.
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Images
14-17
Title: Untitled
Size: Approximately 9-10 feet wide (wrapped) x 6 feet high Materials: Outdoor acrylic paint on utility box sealed with MuralShield Location: Union City, CA
Date: March, 2023
Budget: $1000
Description: This mural was created as part of The Utility Box Mural Art Program in Union City. The positive message encourages people to “grow where life plants you.” This is especially encouraging to the people who live in Union City, as many did not grow up in the city, or even the state of California. The mountains also represent the beautiful mountains that are iconic of the scenery in Union City, and the active agriculture and farming that still take place in these mountains.
Image 18
Title: Darwin
Size: 8in x 10in
Materials: Acrylic Paint on Paper
Location: San Francisco, CA
Date: July, 2024
Budget: $200
Description: I created this portrait for a client who commissioned me to paint their friends’ pet: a female tortoise named Darwin. The client wanted the portrait to be colorful.
Image 19
Title: Untitled
Size: Varies
Materials: Digital Art
Location: Digital/Fremont
Date: November, 2023
Budget: N/A
Description: I created this piece for fun. I love using things from nature as subject matter, and incorporating fun, playful colors.
Images 12 -13
Title: Untitled
Size: 3ft x 4ft
Materials: Outdoor acrylic paint on wood sealed with Spar Urethane Location: Fremont, CA
Date: May, 2024
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Budget: N/A
Description: I decided to paint an outdoor picnic table that I ordered for my kids.
The goal was to weatherproof the table more, while also giving my kids a fun, whimsical, playful design that pairs well with the umbrella that came with the table.
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A R T E X A M P L E S
A l e x a n d r a M u d d l e
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While formulating my design for the bench, I visited the park location, talked with neighbors who live across the street, and gathered a mental portfolio of public art (with an emphasis in mosaics) as it relates to parks and playgrounds around Sunnyvale and the Bay Area. As a mom of two young kids (ages 2 and 5), I spend a lot of time at a variety of parks and playgrounds, which allows me to study how parks and playgrounds are used across generations. My goal was to create a design that respects the origins of the park as it relates to the farm and agricultural history of The Corn Palace. I also wanted to create a design that speaks to a bold, innovative city and community.
Corn Palace Park Bench Proposal
Artist: Alexandra Muddle
Description, Overview and Design:
Overall, the design I created aims to balance the history and origins of the park, along with the present, thriving community and generations to come. The linear design in it’s various circles, arches, and geometric lines represent the lines created within farming and agriculture. The image of large circular farms (due to the center of irrigation) from an aerial view while flying in a plane came to mind, along with more traditionally irrigated farms. The bold, changing colors reflect a bold, lively, diverse city and community. While the colors are vibrant and bold, they also work well in nature. In general, the design is meant to be fun, colorful, and whimsical…something perfectly fitted for a park. I also wanted to create a design that is different than what I’ve seen in existing public art around the Bay Area, especially mosaic art in public, outdoor spaces. I feel confident that this design is unique, happy, playful and pays homage to the history of the park.
I’ve created a few different
conceptual photos of the digital
design on different concrete,
backless benches for visual
reference.
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Materials, Process, and Installation:
My plan is to create a mosaic art piece using glass,
12mm square mosaics on a concrete, backless
bench. I am open to the exact style of bench,
depending on the designs of the other two
selected artists, and if we choose a bench style
collectively or not, prefabricated or not. My
design can easily be modified or added to
depending on the exact bench style. Once a
bench is selected, I will map out the design on a
template that will be placed under a fiberglass
mesh for guideline purposes only. I will then
adhere the mosaic tiles to the mesh backing. The
backing will be installed (likely in segments due to
weight) to the concreate bench using a thin-set
mortar. Thin-set is the best adhesive when
working with concrete and will provide longevity
for the art. The tiles are hard and durable,
impervious to liquid, UV-resistant and frost proof,
making them an ideal material to work with when
creating art on an outdoor bench. Lastly, once
mosaic tiles and grout are fully cured, I will apply
a waterproof grout sealer that will protect the
grout from mold, mildew and dirt/stains in
general. In the event that the grout does become
dirty, the sealant with help make the grout easier
to clean. Benches get used a lot. The art I create
with these mosaic tiles will withstand weather,
sun, and general wear and tear; they will also
retain their vibrancy in color for decades.
I wanted to add that using these specific square,
12mm tiles are not just something I chose for
durability purposes, but also for design reasons.
The little squares being installed in such a
repetitive, linear way plays homage to corn on the
cob. The symbolism of the corn kernels reflect the
number one crop previously planted at the
location, and the name of the park. The mosaic
tiles themselves are made from recycled glass. I
love this since I value using recycled materials
and choosing materials that reflect part of the
city’s brand essence (sustainability).
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Sample Art Piece:
I created an 11x14 inch sample of the design using
the actual mosaic tiles I will be using on the bench
to better illustrate the design and use of
materials. Photos were taken outside, since I
wanted the tiles to be seen in the same outdoor
lighting that they they will ultimately be displayed
in. The sample art is the exact size/scale of how
the tiles/design will look once installed on the
bench. I’ve outlined the sample area in black on
the design for reference. Please note that for the
sample piece, I switched some colors around for
design purposes of the sample. I also was running
low on white tiles for the background and needed
to substitute with another color. As this is only a
sample piece, the colors not being an exact
replica of the final design is ok.
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Final Thoughts:
In additional to all of the previously stated thoughts and considerations that went into my design process, I also thought a lot about how benches are used, and how people might interact with the art. I envision the small child clutching their toy car or toy excavator being called over to sit and have a snack break on the bench, and maybe driving the toy along the lined mosaics like a road or track…still playing while eating. I also envision the senior, adult, teen, or child tracing their fingers along the lines in a meditative fashion, similar to the meditative nature of walking a labyrinth. I imagine the bench might be a safe spot for the individual with special needs who may be looking for a comforting place to sit…somewhere that can bring visual stimulation while also providing a tactile/sensory relief. It brings me so much joy to create public art, which is why I spend a lot of time thinking about the people that will interact with the art. It is also incredibly important that the art I make be inclusive to all. Thank you for the opportunity to submit a design proposal for one of the three benches that will be installed at the Corn Palace Park. I hope you enjoy the design and all of the thought and planning that went into my design process.
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