Kurt Van Horn is an artist and bookbinder who creates work as an exploration of the self, and pays respect to his past and memories. Although the underlying subject matter is personal, he draws inspiration from history and tradition to create a more universal experience that the viewer can connect with. His work is often modest, quiet, and contained, requiring interaction to fully understand the meanings within. Striving to become a master of his craft, Kurt Van Horn pushes his ingenuity as a maker, creating innovative structures to engage his audience.

Education

2015                BFA, Oregon College of Art and Craft, Portland, OR

2012                AA, Westmoreland County Community College, Youngwood, PA

Professional Experience

2014                Intern, Rory Sparks

2014                Workshop Assistant, John Demerrit, Millimeter Binding, OCAC, Portland, OR

2013                Workshop Assistant, John Demerrit, Modified Bradel Binding, OCAC, Portland, OR

2012                Workshop, Secret Belgian Binding, Book Arts, WCCC, Youngwood, PA

Awards and Scholarshiops

2014                Gold Award, OCAC Juried Student Show

2012-2015       President’s Scholarship, OCAC

Group Exhibition Record

2015                Generative Consensus, Portland, OR

2015                Class of 2015 Graduation Exhibition, Hoffman Gallery, OCAC, Portland, OR

2015                BFA Thesis Exhibition, Hoffman Gallery, OCAC, Portland, OR

2014                Book Arts Department Exhibition, Centrum Gallery, OCAC, Portland, OR

2014                Juried Student Show, Hoffman Gallery, OCAC, Portland, OR

2013                Book Arts Department Exhibition, Centrum Gallery, OCAC, Portland, OR

2013                Juried Student Show, Hoffman Gallery, OCAC, Portland, OR

2013                Fibers Department Exhibition, Centrum Gallery, OCAC, Portland, OR

2012                Two-Person Exhibition, Apodyopsis, WCCC Gallery, WCCC, Youngwood, PA

Commissions

2015                Private Commission, 3 Millemeter Binding journals, hand dyed leather, marbled paper, Woodbine, MD

2014                Private Commission, modified Carolingian bound wedding guest book, hand carved and dyed leather, stenciled lines, Penn, PA

Bibliography

2015                "Spring Sale." MAKE - OCAC May News & Events (15 May 2015): n. pag. Print.

2014                Make, Portland: OCAC, 2014, Print.

2014                “Student Gallery.” Oregon College of Art and Craft. OCAC, n.d. Web. 22 Apr. 2015.

2014                Undergraduate Student Handbook, Portland: OCAC, 2014, Print.

2013                Undergraduate Student Handbook, Portland: OCAC, 2013, Print.