Ultimately, the exhibition of an architect’s work are the buildings themselves. Given that buildings are usually difficult to relocate and most often will not fit into a gallery, representations through photographs, drawings and models must suffice. Inclusion in architectural exhibitions and publications are important benchmarks that signify approval by peers and colleagues within the profession.
There are several criteria in the Tenure & Promotion Guidelines, including those added by the Department of Art & Design, related to exhibitions and publications. I’ve identified the following criteria that relate directly to exhibitions and publications I’ve contributed to:
- Exhibitions or performances
- Publications
- Peer review, artistic promotion and exposure.
- invitation group shows
- competitive exhibitions
EXHIBITION HIGHLIGHT – UTSOA CENTENNIAL EXHIBIT
In the fall of 2010, the School of Architecture at the University of Texas at Austin celebrated its 100th anniversary. The School has long been a premiere institution for the education of architects, consistently ranking in the top 10 graduate architecture programs across the nation. This is clearly evident in the body of work and research produced by the students, faculty and alumni of the University. The centennial celebration was held the weekend of November 5-6, 2010 and included a reception, dinner, open house, symposium, several presentations (including a keynote speech from alumnus Craig Dykers, principal of Snøhetta, an internationally-recognized, award-winning architecture firm based in Oslo, Norway) and an exhibit of selected Alumni work. My work on the Fifth & Main Mixed-Use Development was chosen by Stephen Sharpe, editor of Texas Architect, to be included in the exhibit, which was shown in Mebane Gallery – the School’s primary exhibit space – through the month of November 2010 and in an online exhibit that can be viewed here. It was incredibly humbling to have my work included alongside other outstanding work from across the globe including: DFW International Airport Terminal D, Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts, Oklahoma City National Memorial, Norwegian National Opera and Ballet, ASU Polytechnic Academic Campus and the University of Texas Health Science Center School of Nursing.
INVENTORY OF EXHIBITIONS & PUBLICATIONS (in reverse chronological order)
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“LOCAL ARCHITECTURE: BUILDING PLACE, CRAFT AND COMMUNITY”
Publication / Book // Forthcoming
Description: Princeton Architectural Press (PA Press), a leading architecture and design book publisher, is publishing the book “Local Architecture: Building, Place, Craft and Community” that will feature contemporary regionalist architecture from around the world, including recent work from the Ghost Lab. The 2012 Ghost project that I contributed to will be included in the book, which is a highly selective collection of work from renowned contemporary architects. MacKay-Lyons and PA Press have an established history with two other books published in the last eight years that include previous Ghost projects: 1) Ghost: Building an Architectural Vision and 2) Plain Modern: The Architecture of Bryan MacKay-Lyons.
Tenure & Promotion Criteria: Publications
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ACU ART & DESIGN FACULTY SHOW
Exhibition // Shore Art Gallery / Abilene, Tx / Sept. 2013
Description: Biennial Art & Design Faculty Show. I displayed a poster of the Ghost Boathouse that included photographs of the project and a short narrative, and a time-lapse video of the project’s construction.
Tenure & Promotion Criteria: Exhibitions, invitation group shows
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UTSOA CENTENNIAL ALUMNI EXHIBIT (HIGHLIGHT ABOVE)
Exhibition // University of Texas / Austin, Tx / Nov. 2010
Description: In 2010, the School of Architecture at the University of Texas (my alma mater) celebrated its 100th anniversary. The School invited alumni to submit work for entry into their Centennial Alumni Exhibit, which was held in the Mebane Gallery – the School’s primary gallery space on the UT campus. There were hundreds of award-winning entries submitted from alumni across the globe. My work on the 5th & Main Mixed-Use Development in Nashville, Tn. was selected for both the gallery exhibit and an online virtual exhibit through a peer review process.
Tenure & Promotion Criteria: Exhibitions, competitive exhibitions
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ACU ART & DESIGN FACULTY SHOW
Exhibition // Shore Art Gallery / Jan. 2010
Description: Biennial Art & Design Faculty Show. I displayed photographs of the 5th & Main Mixed-Use Development and a Shoji Screen (furniture) I designed and built. >> Link to 5th & Main / Link to Shoji Screen
Tenure & Promotion Criteria: Exhibitions, invitation group shows
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ABILENE TRI-FACULTY EXHIBITION
Exhibition // ACU Downtown Gallery / Abilene, Tx / Jan. 2009
Description: Exhibition featured work from faculty at ACU, Hardin Simmons University and McMurry University. I displayed a table system I designed and built titled “Kit-of-Parts” along with an information graphic that illustrates the system options. >> Link to work
Tenure & Promotion Criteria: Exhibitions, invitation group shows