Education
Florida State University (FSU)
Tallahassee, FL
Master of Fine Arts in Studio Art
Focus: Digital and Installation Art
Graduated Spring 2018
University of Minnesota Morris (UMM)
Morris, MN
Bachelor of Arts Degree
Majors: Studio Art and Art History
Focus: Drawing and Printmaking
Graduated Spring 2015 with high distinction
Mesabi Range Community and Technical College (MRCTC)
Virginia, MN
Associate of Arts Degree
Graduated 2011 with high honors
Professional Experience
Co Founder / Vice President / Events Coordinator
SOUP experimental
Tallahassee, FL, Summer 2016 - Fall 2018
Coordinated on and off-site gallery events working with national, regional, and local visual artists, musicians, and performing artists. Assisted in curating, exhibition installation, social media, and graphic design. Wrote and designed monthly newsletters.
Graphic Designer
Freelance
2015 - present
Works independently with a diverse clientele to create logos, flyers, social media content, and motion graphics.
Adjunct Professor: Digital Foundations
College of Fine Arts, Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL, Spring 2018 (Instructor) - Summer 2018 (Adjunct Professor)
Designed and instructed college level students in a rigorous curriculum covering the foundations of digital art making including vector/raster, 3D modeling/printing, laser cutting, vinyl plotting, and frame animation.
Instructor of Record: 2D Foundations
College of Fine Arts, Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL, Fall 2016 - Fall 2017
Designed and instructed college level students in a curriculum emphasizing the foundations of two dimensional design throughout physical and digital media encouraging abstract thought and approach to art making.
Residency Intern
Robert Rauschenberg Foundation: Rauschenberg Residency
Captiva, FL, Summer 2017
Provided technical demonstrations and studio assistance to artists in residence as well as assisted in record keeping and general property upkeep. Researched and aided in implementation of new digital fabrication lab.
Lab Technician
College of Fine Arts, Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL, Fall 2015 - Spring 2016
Actively assisted students in technical use and troubleshooting processes of laser cutting, vinyl plotting, 3D printing, and 3D scanning.
Co-Director
Working Method Contemporary
Tallahassee, FL, Fall 2015 - Summer 2016
Designed an exhibition schedule, processed proposals, curated, and installed multiple exhibtions. Coordinated directly with artists as well as volunteers to facilitate gallery upkeep, installation of work, and publicity.
Graphic Designer
Office of Student Activities, University of Minnesota Morris
Morris, MN, Spring 2014 - Spring 2015
Responsible for creating poster, t-shirt, and program designs for campus events and student organizations. Worked directly with students as well as independently using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Indesign.
Gallery Intern
Edward J and Helen Jane Morrison Gallery
Morris, MN, Spring 2014 - Spring 2015
Responsible for hanging and installation of exhibitions as well as creation of selected advertisements and general gallery upkeep. Assisted in submission process for juried exhibitions.
Morris Student Academic Fellow
Studio Art Department, University of Minnesota Morris
Morris, MN, Spring 2014
Coordinated directly with printmaking professor Tracy Otten to assist in class supply preparation and demonstrations. Responsible for holding independent tutoring hours for printmaking students of all levels as well as general studio upkeep and hazardous material management.
Teaching Assistant
Art History Department, University of Minnesota Morris
Morris, MN, Fall 2013
Facilitated out of class review sessions, graded selected test questions, and presented portions of in-class lectures on relevant material in an introductory level art history class.
Selected Exhibitions
Paradas
Solo Exhibition,
Casa Mestiza, Santa Marta, Colombia, 2019
Interspaced With
Solo Exhibition,
Day & Night Projects, Atlanta, GA, 2018
Loading Cloud
Featured Installation at Yard Party for Art 2018,
Wiregrass Museum, Dothan, AL, 2018
Low Hanging Skies
Solo Exhibition,
The Bark, Tallahassee, FL, 2018
Art + Tech
Group Exhibition,
621 Gallery, Tallahassee, FL, 2018
On Demand: Baltimore Light City
Group Exhibition,
Baltimore, MD, 2018
ArtFields 2018
Juried Group Exhibition,
Lake City, SC, 2018
Fortune
2018 MFA Graduating Thesis Exhibition,
Museum of Fine Arts, FSU, Tallahassee, FL, 2018
FANTASY
Traveling Collective Exhibition
Metropolitan Gallery 250, Philadelphia, PA, 2016
Day & Night Projects, Atlanta, GA, 2017
Digital Divide
Group Exhibition
Midtown Players Club, Atlanta, GA, 2017
A Contained Area of Uncontainable Areas
Collaborative Installation with Chelsea Raflo
SMALLS, Tallahassee, FL, 2016
PORTAL
Group Exhibition, Pop-up Show
SOUP experimental offsite, Tallahassee, FL, 2016
Space and Charm
Trio Exhibition
SOUP experimental, Tallahassee, FL, 2016
Vivarium
Group Exhibition
Gadsden Art Center, Quincy, FL, 2016
Honors
Growing Together Community Gardens Mural
Public mural commissioned by Iron Range Partnership for Sustainability.
Virginia, MN, 2018
The Sensation of Space: Internal Immensity
MFA Thesis Public Lecture
FSU, 2018
Mary Ola Miller Reynolds Award
Given to one graduate art student (MFA) demonstrating significant achievement in studio art.
FSU, 2018
Venison Magazine Fall 2017 Issue
Interview with Lucia Riffel, Featured Artist
Online Publication, 2017
Drawing Award
Given to an outstanding student (BA, BFA, or MFA) for work of exceptional artistic achievement in Drawing.
FSU, 2017
SOUP media: Written
‘Lucia Riffel’s Welcome to Nowhere’ by Douglas Miller
Online Publication, 2016
Defining the Grid: Conflicting Interpretations Regarding the Paintings of Agnes Martin
UMM Undergraduate Research Symposium Presentation
UMM, 2015
Louis P. Hodgell Printmaking Award
Awarded to a student showing outstanding achievements in printmaking.
UMM, 2015
Art History Book Award
Awarded to a graduating art history major in recognition of academic excellence and potential for further achievements in the arts.
UMM, 2015
Rodney A Briggs Library Purchase Award
Artwork selected for purchase by a student and faculty committee.
UMM, 2014
Residencies
Drum Machine Editions
Artist in Residence
Tallahassee, FL, January 2019
Casa Mestiza
Artist in Residence
Santa Marta, Colombia, February 2019
Florida State University (FSU)
Tallahassee, FL
Master of Fine Arts in Studio Art
Focus: Digital and Installation Art
Graduated Spring 2018
University of Minnesota Morris (UMM)
Morris, MN
Bachelor of Arts Degree
Majors: Studio Art and Art History
Focus: Drawing and Printmaking
Graduated Spring 2015 with high distinction
Mesabi Range Community and Technical College (MRCTC)
Virginia, MN
Associate of Arts Degree
Graduated 2011 with high honors
Professional Experience
Co Founder / Vice President / Events Coordinator
SOUP experimental
Tallahassee, FL, Summer 2016 - Fall 2018
Coordinated on and off-site gallery events working with national, regional, and local visual artists, musicians, and performing artists. Assisted in curating, exhibition installation, social media, and graphic design. Wrote and designed monthly newsletters.
Graphic Designer
Freelance
2015 - present
Works independently with a diverse clientele to create logos, flyers, social media content, and motion graphics.
Adjunct Professor: Digital Foundations
College of Fine Arts, Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL, Spring 2018 (Instructor) - Summer 2018 (Adjunct Professor)
Designed and instructed college level students in a rigorous curriculum covering the foundations of digital art making including vector/raster, 3D modeling/printing, laser cutting, vinyl plotting, and frame animation.
Instructor of Record: 2D Foundations
College of Fine Arts, Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL, Fall 2016 - Fall 2017
Designed and instructed college level students in a curriculum emphasizing the foundations of two dimensional design throughout physical and digital media encouraging abstract thought and approach to art making.
Residency Intern
Robert Rauschenberg Foundation: Rauschenberg Residency
Captiva, FL, Summer 2017
Provided technical demonstrations and studio assistance to artists in residence as well as assisted in record keeping and general property upkeep. Researched and aided in implementation of new digital fabrication lab.
Lab Technician
College of Fine Arts, Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL, Fall 2015 - Spring 2016
Actively assisted students in technical use and troubleshooting processes of laser cutting, vinyl plotting, 3D printing, and 3D scanning.
Co-Director
Working Method Contemporary
Tallahassee, FL, Fall 2015 - Summer 2016
Designed an exhibition schedule, processed proposals, curated, and installed multiple exhibtions. Coordinated directly with artists as well as volunteers to facilitate gallery upkeep, installation of work, and publicity.
Graphic Designer
Office of Student Activities, University of Minnesota Morris
Morris, MN, Spring 2014 - Spring 2015
Responsible for creating poster, t-shirt, and program designs for campus events and student organizations. Worked directly with students as well as independently using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Indesign.
Gallery Intern
Edward J and Helen Jane Morrison Gallery
Morris, MN, Spring 2014 - Spring 2015
Responsible for hanging and installation of exhibitions as well as creation of selected advertisements and general gallery upkeep. Assisted in submission process for juried exhibitions.
Morris Student Academic Fellow
Studio Art Department, University of Minnesota Morris
Morris, MN, Spring 2014
Coordinated directly with printmaking professor Tracy Otten to assist in class supply preparation and demonstrations. Responsible for holding independent tutoring hours for printmaking students of all levels as well as general studio upkeep and hazardous material management.
Teaching Assistant
Art History Department, University of Minnesota Morris
Morris, MN, Fall 2013
Facilitated out of class review sessions, graded selected test questions, and presented portions of in-class lectures on relevant material in an introductory level art history class.
Selected Exhibitions
Paradas
Solo Exhibition,
Casa Mestiza, Santa Marta, Colombia, 2019
Interspaced With
Solo Exhibition,
Day & Night Projects, Atlanta, GA, 2018
Loading Cloud
Featured Installation at Yard Party for Art 2018,
Wiregrass Museum, Dothan, AL, 2018
Low Hanging Skies
Solo Exhibition,
The Bark, Tallahassee, FL, 2018
Art + Tech
Group Exhibition,
621 Gallery, Tallahassee, FL, 2018
On Demand: Baltimore Light City
Group Exhibition,
Baltimore, MD, 2018
ArtFields 2018
Juried Group Exhibition,
Lake City, SC, 2018
Fortune
2018 MFA Graduating Thesis Exhibition,
Museum of Fine Arts, FSU, Tallahassee, FL, 2018
FANTASY
Traveling Collective Exhibition
Metropolitan Gallery 250, Philadelphia, PA, 2016
Day & Night Projects, Atlanta, GA, 2017
Digital Divide
Group Exhibition
Midtown Players Club, Atlanta, GA, 2017
A Contained Area of Uncontainable Areas
Collaborative Installation with Chelsea Raflo
SMALLS, Tallahassee, FL, 2016
PORTAL
Group Exhibition, Pop-up Show
SOUP experimental offsite, Tallahassee, FL, 2016
Space and Charm
Trio Exhibition
SOUP experimental, Tallahassee, FL, 2016
Vivarium
Group Exhibition
Gadsden Art Center, Quincy, FL, 2016
Honors
Growing Together Community Gardens Mural
Public mural commissioned by Iron Range Partnership for Sustainability.
Virginia, MN, 2018
The Sensation of Space: Internal Immensity
MFA Thesis Public Lecture
FSU, 2018
Mary Ola Miller Reynolds Award
Given to one graduate art student (MFA) demonstrating significant achievement in studio art.
FSU, 2018
Venison Magazine Fall 2017 Issue
Interview with Lucia Riffel, Featured Artist
Online Publication, 2017
Drawing Award
Given to an outstanding student (BA, BFA, or MFA) for work of exceptional artistic achievement in Drawing.
FSU, 2017
SOUP media: Written
‘Lucia Riffel’s Welcome to Nowhere’ by Douglas Miller
Online Publication, 2016
Defining the Grid: Conflicting Interpretations Regarding the Paintings of Agnes Martin
UMM Undergraduate Research Symposium Presentation
UMM, 2015
Louis P. Hodgell Printmaking Award
Awarded to a student showing outstanding achievements in printmaking.
UMM, 2015
Art History Book Award
Awarded to a graduating art history major in recognition of academic excellence and potential for further achievements in the arts.
UMM, 2015
Rodney A Briggs Library Purchase Award
Artwork selected for purchase by a student and faculty committee.
UMM, 2014
Residencies
Drum Machine Editions
Artist in Residence
Tallahassee, FL, January 2019
Casa Mestiza
Artist in Residence
Santa Marta, Colombia, February 2019
