About Me
Contact
Dasotoolemaya@gmail.com
Background
I graduated from Oberlin College in 2023 with majors in psychology and studio art, and a minor in computer science. I am a classically trained painter, and well versed in research, coding, and design principles.
2023
B.A., Studio Art & Psychology, Oberlin College, Oberlin, Ohio
2022
University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2017
Carla Gracy Private Collection Viewing
Boston, Massachusetts
2021
Boston Mayor’s Collection
Boston Mayor’s Office, City Hall, Boston Massahusetts
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2017
“Nasty Women Boston Art Exhibition”
Laconia Gallery, Boston, Massachusetts
2019
“Where the Questions Live: An Exploration of Humans in Nature”
Collaboration with Wes Sam Bruce and the Institute of Contemporary Art Boston, Peabody Essex
2019
“Opening Windows”
Elena Svietri in collaboration with Massachusetts School of Art, Sparring Partners, Boston, Massachusetts
2016-2017
“Artists for Humanity”
Ongoing Showcase, Artists For Humanity, Boston, Massachusetts
2021
“Basement party”
Junior Studio Exhibition, Oberlin, Ohio
2021
“Art Walk”
Drawing into Painting Class Exhibition, Oberlin, Ohio
2022
“Half-time Show”
Senior Studio Exhibition, Oberlin, Ohio
2022
“Art Walk”
In/With/About Wood Class Exhibition, Oberlin, Ohio
2023
“The (______): An Art Show”
Senior Studio P.O.C Exhibition, Oberlin, Ohio
2023
“Art Hop”
Screen Printing Class Exhibition, Oberlin, Ohio
2023
“Asian Night Market”
Asian Student Exhibition in Collaboration with Solarity, Oberlin, Ohio
SELECTED PRESENTATIONS
2018
“Crocheted Environment” Faith Wilding Tour
Building Brave Spaces Conference, Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston, Massachusetts
2018-2019
Certified Gallery Tours
Teen Night Events, Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston, Massachusetts
2018
Interview with Ryan McNamara
https://teens.icaboston.org/blog/2018-12-05/interview-ryan-mcnamara, The Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston, Massachusetts
2020
Robert Gober Artist Presentation- Problems in Drawing
Oberlin, Ohio
2021
Artistic Background Presentation- Junior Studio
Oberlin, Ohio
2021
Smart History Discussion Eeny, Meeny, Miny, Moe. Ain't Gon' Catch Me By The Toe! (aka) Kings Of The Street, from the series Kick-Ass Kicks/Take Off Your Eshoes
Oberlin College, Oberlin, Ohio
2022
Race in the Netherlands Information Guide
Amsterdam, Netherlands
WORK EXPERIENCE
2016-2017
Painting Apprentice, Artists for Humanity, Boston, Massachusetts
2017-2019
Institute of Contemporary Art Teen Arts Council Member, Boston, Massachusetts
2018-2019
Summer Camp Counselor, Becket-Chimney Corners, Becket, Massachusetts
2020
America Counts Mathematics Tutor, Oberlin, Ohio
2021
Collaboration/Internship with Boston City Government’s Artist in Residence Pat Falco, Boston, Massachusetts
2021
HireBrain Intern, Oberlin, Ohio
2021
Computer Science Peer Tutor, Oberlin, Ohio
2021
Data Visualization and Computing Grader, Oberlin, Ohio
2021-2022
Graphic Designer and Student Mental Health Ambassador, Oberlin, Ohio
2021-2022
Fundraising Assistant, Oberlin, Ohio
2022
Graphic designer on the Student Leadership Committee for Underrepresented Minorities in Stem, Oberlin, Ohio
2023
Studio and Teacher’s Assistant for Charisse Harris, Oberlin, Ohio
CURATORIAL
2021
“Basement party”
Junior Studio Exhibition, Oberlin, Ohio
2021
“Art Walk”
Drawing into Painting Class exhibition, Oberlin, Ohio
2022
“Half-time Show”
Senior Studio Exhibition, Oberlin, Ohio
2022
“Art Walk”
In/With/About Wood Class Exhibition, Oberlin, Ohio
2023
“The (______): An Art Show”
Senior Studio P.O.C Exhibition, Oberlin, Ohio
2023
“Art Hop”
Screen Printing Class Exhibition, Oberlin, Ohio
2023
“Asian Night Market”
Asian Student Exhibition in Collaboration with Solarity, Oberlin, Ohio
INTERVIEWS
2021
“Athletics and Art Intersect at Maker’s Market”
Oberlin, Ohio
2021
“As I Am”
Oberlin, Ohio
PUBLICATIONS
2021
“Wilder Voice”
Oberlin, Ohio
2021
“As I Am”
Oberlin, Ohio
MEDIA
2021
Boston Globe
Boston, Massachusetts
https://www.bostonglobe.com/2021/08/26/magazine/kim-janeys-journey-community-organizer-acting-mayor-now-boston-mayoral-candidate/