about

Avery is a multi-media three-dimensional artist. Through her studies in ceramics, glass blowing, paper making, performance, and video arts she has explored the development of individuality within the varying forms of structures – physical, familial, and societal- that have created the means and defined the ways that we live in our world today.

Always enjoying the process of making things, Avery began seriously studying two-dimensional art early on. Living in a world more attuned to object than image, she turned her instinctual collecting of things into painted collages featuring found objects coming off the page. This fueled her to go to an art school that respected many mediums – most importantly sculpture.

Alfred University encouraged her study of the connections between people and society through multiple mediums. These concepts have dominated her work in exhibitions throughout Westchester, Connecticut, and New York City.

curriculum vitae

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EDUCATION

2010   BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS, SCHOOL OF ART & DESIGN, ALFRED UNIVERSITY, ALFRED, NY
                Studies in video, new media, performance, dance, ceramics, glass, metal, wood, and paper.
                Art History and Women’s Studies.

SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS

2016   Winter White, Rye Art Center Gallery, Rye, NY, curated by Katharine Dufault, invitational
2015   Craft-Tastic, Pelham Art Center, Pelham, NY, invitational
2015   Cool and Collected, Kenise Barnes Fine Art, Larchmont, NY, curated by Kenise Barnes
2014    Fall Showcase, Greenpoint Gallery, Brooklyn, NY, juried
2013   New Emerging Artists, Art Expo NYC 2013, New York, NY, juried
2013   Bound, Phoenix Gallery, New York, NY, curated by Cora Rosevear, juried
2013   Materiality, Westchester Community College, Valhalla, NY, curated by Kenise Barnes, invitational
2012   5x5(x5), Target Gallery, Alexandria, VA, juried
2012   Sculpture: On & Off the Wall, ArtsWestchester, White Plains, NY, invitational (On View for 13th Annual ArtsBash)
2012   Westchester Biennial, Castle Gallery, New Rochelle, NY, juried
2011   Reflections: Familiar Stories/New Forms, Lazarus Gallery, New Rochelle, NY, juried
2011   Love Thy Neighbor, Kenise Barnes Fine Art, Larchmont, NY, curated by Kenise Barnes
2011   Generations Exhibition, Blue Door Gallery, Yonkers, NY
2011   Creation: Beginning of a New Art Era, Gallery Bar, New York, NY
2011   March Showcase, Blueberry Music and Art House, Greenwich, CT
2010   Tensions and Ties, Rhodes Room Gallery, Alfred, NY
2010   We Do What We Want: Part II: Hot Video, Turner Gallery, Alfred, NY

SELECTED SOLO / TWO PERSON EXHIBITIONS

2015   Licata-Syrig New Work, White Plains, NY
2012   A Gathered Place, Mooney Center Gallery, New Rochelle, NY, curated by Katrina Rhein, invitational
2010   Wrapping, Sculpture Gallery, Alfred, NY
2009   Looking Rings, National Casting Center, Alfred, NY

OTHER PROJECTS

2016                       Re-imaging Myths and Finding the Divine Feminine, Rialto Beach, Olympic National Park, Mora, WA,
                                    collaborative performance project with Caylin Janet
2013-2016          Licata-Syrig Designs, White Plains, NY, collaborative jewelry designs with glass artist, David Licata
2010-present   B. Avery Syrig Fine Art Jewelry Line, Peekskill, NY, a jewelry line using found wood, stone, and metal
                                     showcased through local artisan stores and online venues
2012                        Six and Four Articulations Tour, Alfred, NY, performance/dance tour,
                                     performed at 15 venues across the US, choreographed 6 company pieces, created 30 site specific pieces while on tour

CHOREOGRAPHED PERFORMANCES

2012   Evolve the Present System, Six and Four Articulations US Tour (performed at 15 venues across the US).
2010   Wrapping, Fitting, Rhodes Room Gallery, Alfred, NY.
2010   Projected Improve, Turner Gallery, Alfred, NY.

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS

“Abstract Art,” Artist Portfolio Magazine, Issue 9, 2012.
“Beacon Artist Book,”UPDRAFT Studios, 2011.
Dufault, Katharine. "Winter White," Exhibition Catalog. Rye Art Center, Rye, 2016
Hodara, Susan. “Diverse, Innovative, And Now Outdoors,” New York Times, 2012.
Hodara, Susan. “In Figure and Form, Sculpture All Around,” New York Times, 2012.
“Important World Artists.” World Wide Art Books, 2012.
Rosevear, Cora. “Bound,” Juried Exhibition Catalog. Women’s Caucus for Art, 2013.
Starry Night Programs, “Artists to Look Out For,” Artists to Look Out For Catalog, 2016.
WCA January E-News. Women’s Caucus for Art, 2013.

AWARDS / GRANTS

2016    Merit - based Artist Grant, Vermont Studio Center
2012   Honorable Mention, Abstract Art Contest
2012   100 Top Artists at Artists Wanted 3rd Annual SELF Competition
2012   Windsor Whitney Biennial Award
2012   ArtSlant 1st Showcase Award
2011   ArtSlant 5th Showcase Award
2011   Artavita 17th Sculpture Award

LECTURES / CLASSES

2013 6&4 Articulations Tour Overview
2012 Beginner Contact Improvisation
2012 Intermediate Contact Improvisation
2012 Visiting Artist Day, Fox Lane H.S.

RESIDENCIES / INTERNSHIPS

Vermont Studio Center, Johnson, VT
Division Ave. Arts Collective, Grand Rapids, MI
High Concept Laboratories, Chicago, IL
Defibrillator, Chicago, IL
Salem Art Works, Salem, NY
Barbara Jones, Fiber Artist, Rushylvania, OH
Syron/Bishoff Design Studio, Rockport, MA

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