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.

CVEDUCATION
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/