Bloom I Painting

Sculpture and installation artist Phil Hawkins produces abstract forms that manipulate space. Each highly intricate pattern is unique on both macro and micro levels. Hawkins’s laborious practice involves site specific installation, metal jewelry, and graphic prints. Together and Individually, each object is a play with material surface and optical effects. Awards: Best 3D Artist - OEAA’s 2017 Best Solo Exhibition - OEAA’s 2017 Best Group Exhibition - OEAA’s 2017 Honorable Mention - MCC’s Visual Arts Student Exhibition 2006 Best of Show - MCC’s Visual Arts Student Exhibition 2005 6th Place - MCC’s Library Poster Contest 2004 Honorable Mention - Dana College Student Scholastic Art Exhibition 1998 Honorable Mention - Josyln’s Student Scholastic Art Exhibition 1997 ACHIEVEMENTS & PUBLICATIONS Jewelry appearance, photos/name credits - Vogue Spain (October 2016 issue) http://thereader.com/arts/nebraska_rising/ http://fox42kptm.com/features/beckas-beat/omaha-oddities-omahas-hidden-underground-world http://www.omaha.com/news/life-beneath-the-streets-downtown-sidewalks-conceal-a-hidden-world/article http://www.omaha.com/go/at-omaha-fashion-week-art-comes-back-into-the-spotlight/article https://www.joslyn.org/warhol/events-and-programs/details.aspx?ID=657 http://omahamagazine.com/articles/phil-hawkins-geometric-prisms/ If these links don't transfer you, go directly to my page @ http://philhawkinsart.com/publicity/