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Heather Bayless was born in upstate New York,
and throughout her life her favorite place to be has been outdoors.
Growing up in the countryside with a house surrounded by forest,
having a gardener mother and a scientist father and a curiosity
about all things tiny have blended to form the interest she has
in plants and living things. An artistic grandmother, aunt, and
brother influenced her as a child, and over time she became fascinated
by metalwork and design. Heather’s work combines these two
passions—nature and art—into a body of work that balances
between idea, tradition, and image.
After completing her BFA in graphic design and metalwork, Heather
moved to Korea to further study metalwork and complete her MFA with
the help of a Fulbright
Research Grant. Heather is currently teaching university-level
metalwork and jewelry design in Seoul, and is actively working in
the studio and showing her work in various exhibitions and competitions.
Education
• 2007: Master of Fine Arts: Metalwork
and Jewelry; Kookmin University, Seoul, Korea.
• 2003: Bachelor of Fine Arts: Graphic Design, Metalsmithing;
Miami University, Oxford, Ohio.
Clocking In
2008–Present
Lecturer
Department of Metalwork and Jewelry, Kookmin University, Seoul,
Korea.
Classes taught: “Craft Design I, II,” junior undergraduate
course. Taught for four semesters, currently teaching.
2010
Lecturer
Department of Craft, Sookmyung Womens' University, Seoul, Korea.
Class teaching:
“Craft and Art,” (craft section)
freshman undergraduate course. Currently teaching.
2008–2009
Lecturer
Department of Craft Arts, Konkuk University, Choongju, Korea. Classes
taught:
“Understanding Metalcraft I, II,” freshman undergraduate
course. Taught for two semesters.
“Metalcraft Theory I, II,” senior undergraduate course.
Taught for two semesters.
2007–2008
Researcher
Institute of Envrionmental Design, Kookmin University, Seoul, Korea.
Conducted technical research, participated in the active art community
and practiced as a studio artist while developing new works in preparation
for a solo exhibition.
2008
Designer
Design project for Samshin Diamond. Created designs and 3D renderings
for four jewelry pieces; three designs were selected competitively
for limited edition production and exhibition.
2008
Designer
Two-month design project for Kia/Hyundai Motors. Developed composition
designs for luxury car dashboard dials based on the style and materials
of high-end watches.
2003–2005
Graphic Designer
Freelance/Various. Miami University clients include: the Art Museum,
IT Services, Hiestand Galleries, Miami Metals, Laws Hall & Associates.
Private clients have included Studio SEVN, Dari Technologies, Ron
Stevens Imaging.
2001–2003
Graphic Designer/Student Intern
Hiestand Galleries, Miami University. Designed postcards, posters,
entry forms, and magazine ads for exhibitions and competitions.
Designed and developed several websites for the galleries and annual
competitions.
My Fifteen Minutes
Awards and Grants
2010
Saul Bell Design Award competition. Second Place Award in Silver
category. International Juried.
2009
The Massimo Martini Design Award 2009, “Beyond Silver.”
First Prize for three designs, selected out of 3,566 designers from
89 countries. 5,000 euro cash award, in addition to travel to Milan,
Italy. Jurors: Irene Bulgari, Francesco Illy, Paolo Moroni, Aldo
Cibic, Nello Martini and Luca Trazzi. Competition organized by MACEF
Milano and designboom.com.
2007
Saul Bell Design Award competition. First Place Award in Hollowware
category. International Juried.
2005–2006
Fulbright
Research Grant to supplement Master’s studies in design
and metalcraft in South Korea.
Solo Exhibition
2008
“Offspring,” invitational solo exhibition, Gallery Dam,
Seoul, Korea.
Juried and Group Exhibitions
2010
• “31st Annual Contemporary Crafts,” Mesa Contemporary
Arts, Mesa, Arizona. International Juried.
2009
• “Craft Forms 2009,” Wayne Art Center, Wayne,
Pennsylvania. International Juried.
• “Miami University Department of Art 2009 Bicentennial
Exhibition,” Miami University Art Museum, Oxford, Ohio. International
Invitational.
• “Love Collection,” The Bridge Gallery, Seoul,
Korea. Invitational group exhibition.
• “Odysseia, Contemporary Craft & Drawing,”
Chiwoo Craft Museum, Seoul, Korea. International Invitational.
• “Promise of Love,” Hidden Space Gallery, Seoul,
Korea. Invitational group exhibition.
2008
• SOFA New York, “Not Just Any Bowl,” presented
by Yaw Gallery. International Juried.
2007
• “15th Silver Triennale,” Deutsches Goldschmiedehaus,
Hanau, Germany (exhibition traveled through Germany and Europe until
September 2008). International Juried.
• “Craft Forms 2007,” Wayne Art Center, Wayne,
Pennsylvania. International Juried.
• “Craft Dream 2007,” Chiwoo Craft Museum, Seoul,
Korea. National Juried.
• “Alchemists 2007: May I Have Your Order?” Jang
Restaurant Gallery, Seoul, Korea. Invited participant for group
exhibition.
• Masters Thesis Exhibition, Design Gallery at Kookmin University,
Seoul, Korea.
2006
• “Talente 2006,” Internationalen Handwerksmesse,
Munich, Germany. International Juried.
• “Alchemists 2006: Jewelry For Men,” Lock Museum,
Seoul, Korea. Group Exhibition.
2005
• Her Mark 2006 Datebook calendar
release exhibition, Woman Made Gallery, Chicago, Illinois. International
Juried.
• “Alchemists 2005: 50 Boxes, 50 Surprises,” Insa
Art Center, Seoul, Korea. Group Exhibition.
2004
• “Hammer & Hand: Contemporary American Metal 2004,”
Center Art Gallery, Calvin College, Grand Rapids, Michigan. National
Juried.
• “Best of 2004,” Ohio Craft Museum, Columbus,
Ohio. National Juried.
• “The Arsenal Metals and Enamels Exhibition,”
Columbus Cultural Arts Center, Columbus, Ohio. National Juried.
Work featured on color postcards.
2003
• “Hammered & Forged,” Miami University Art
Museum, Oxford, Ohio. International Invitational.
• “Best of 2003,” Ohio Craft Museum, Columbus,
Ohio. National Juried.
• “Refined III: Small Works in Precious Metal,”
Griffith Gallery, Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches,
Texas. National Juried.
Selected Publications
2010
• Leung, Chiyi. “m’style,” Mingpao
Weekly (Hong Kong). May 22, 2010, p. 22.
2009
• Kuryllo, Grazynna. “Cacko w Kuchni,” Machina
Design (Poland). p. 48-51.
• Marziano, Luciano. “Macef gennaio 2009, registrati
oltre 80 mila visitatori,” Bomboniera
Italiana. February 2009, p. 74, 75.
• Pavia, Martine. “45 ans d’éclectisme,”
Tendence Deco
(Switzerland). March 2009, p. 28.
• van Dorst, Henk (editor). “Ook Macef kampt met terugloop,”
Gemengde Branche
(Netherlands). Vol. 61, No. 3, March 2009, p. 37.
• Lupi, Hugo. “Para Além Do Brilho,” Espaco
& Design (Portugal). March 2009, p.
30, 31.
• Edelkoort, Li. “En kvalificeret krystalkugle,”
ArkitekturM
(Denmark) Vol. 1 No. 2, March 2009, p. 6.
• Han, Kyujong, photographer. “Minimalism,” Haute
Membership Magazine (Korea). March 2009,
p. 134.
• Cooper, Jo (editor). “Macef: Strengthening its Role
as a Barometer for the Housewares Market,” Tableware
International (UK). Vol. 131, No. 2, April
2009, p. 48.
• Bogni, Anna (editor). “Macef: Satisfactory Outcome
Despite the Crisis,” Articoli Casalinghi
ed Elettrocasalinghi (Italy). No. 564,
April 2009, p. 18.
• Boni, Annalisa (editor). “Nuovi arredi vestono le
tavole al Macef 2009,” Zoom Design
(Italy). May 2009, p. 36.
• Kim, Narang. “Top Awards Winners,” Elle
Girl (Korea). No. 76, June 2009, p. 286.
2008
• Offspring. Solo
exhibition catalog, designed and published by Heather Bayless. With
introduction by Yong-il Jeon. 16 pages.
• Scott-Ashe, Richard. “Forging a Future from a Trip
to Korea.” JoongAng Daily, December 17, 2008, p. 9.
2007
• 500 Metal Vessels.
Asheville, North Carolina: Lark Books, p. 125, 293. Fred Fenster,
juror.
2006
• Jeon, Yong-il. Metalwork and
Jewelry Making. Seoul, Korea: Misul Munhwa
Publications.
• Stewart, Brett. “Fulbrighters–A Give and Take
Alliance.” JoongAng Daily, June 13, 2006, p. 8.
• The Korea Fulbright Review.
Seoul, Korea: Korean-American Educational Commission.
2005
• 500 Bracelets.
Asheville, North Carolina: Lark Books, p. 66. Charon Kransen, juror.
• HerMark 2006 Datebook Calendar.
Chicago, Illinois: WomanMade Gallery.
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