Jonathan Millet
I have fond memories from my childhood of my grandmother sitting my brothers and I down in front of a large felt storyboard. She would lay out and illustrate great Biblical narratives using flannel graph images. I was fascinated with the visual language that came through the characters that she displayed. I was intrigued by the process of how a simple vacant color board could evolve into a story by the simple addition of a flannel character. The flat green felt came alive when the shepherd boy David was fixed awkwardly to one side. The room would explode as Goliath entered and the tension between the two characters would now define an implied space. The dialogue between the two would evoke the imagination into placing the armies of both Isreal and the Philistines into the surronding area. I could hear the roar, the cheers, the clash of one of the greatest stories in history and yet I had not left the room. Through my grandmothers storytelling, the juxtaposition of images, and more importantly to me, what was implied by the images, she would create a journey for the imagination; a portal, into great narratives of the past.
I am fascinated by what is implied by an image, especially when it is juxtaposed to other symbols or representations. My work is a dialogue of sorts between visual symbols and the implied meaning inherent to that visual image. The hope is to evoke connections to ideas, thoughts, contexts, concepts, emotions and even fantasies through this symbolic abstraction. Absent are any overt references to a narrative story in order to allow for the window of the imagination to open and the winds of discourse to flow freely.
Jonathan Millet lives with his wife, Jennifer and their four children in Rowlett, Texas where he works from his studio barn. His artwork is best described as a blend of abstraction and symbolism, which utilizes both found and invented personal motifs. Jonathan’s artwork has been exhibited in numerous group and solo exhibitions throughout the United States and overseas. Currently, he is exhibiting at the Cerulean Gallery in Dallas, Texas. Jonathan first received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Biola University in Los Angeles, California. In 1989 he moved to New York with his wife Jennifer. In New York, he received a Master of Fine Arts degree in printmaking from Pratt Institute in Brooklyn. In 1992, Jonathan and Jennifer moved back to their hometown in Dallas, Texas where Jonathan was hired to teach art at Trinity Christian Academy, a K-12 college preparatory school in the suburbs of Dallas. Still at TCA, he is currently the Visual Arts Department Head in a recognized Award Winning Program. During the summers for the past five years he has led student mission trips into Africa helping the impoverished.
EXHIBITIONS
2008 CERULEAN GALLERY: “Lost in the Process”, Dallas, Texas. Four Person Exhibition. Mixed Media - discarded prints, oil paint and flocking.
2007 CERULEAN GALLERY: “Correlation”, Dallas, Texas. Four Person Exhibition. Mixed Media on clay board.
2007 UNIVERSITY GALLERY: “Alumni Exhibition”, Biola University Art Gallery, Biola University, Los Angeles, California. Invitational.
2005 Solo: The MAC (The McKinney Avenue Contemporary) New Works Space. Mixed Media and Oil Paintings. Dallas, Texas.
2005 VISIONS GALLERY: “Stations of the cross” CIVA Printmakers Project, Albany, New York.
2003 Solo: STUDIO GALLERY: "of Heaven and Earth" Mixed Media Digital Prints and Oil Painting. Dallas, Texas.
2003 THE GALLERY AT CONCORDIA: "Arte Sagrado" Concordia University, Austin, Texas. Juried. Judge: Doug Jaques
2003 TEXAS VISUAL ARTS ASSOCIATION: Regional Open Exhibition, Plaza of the Americas, Dallas, Texas. Juried. Judge: Nancy Whitenack
2003 STUDIO GALLERY: "Gallery Artist's Exhibition" Dallas, Texas. Curated.
2002 Solo: FRIESEN ART GALLERIES, BRANDT CENTER; "The Cohesive Experience", Mixed Media Works on Paper, Metal and Canvas. Northwest Nazarene University, Nampa, Idaho.
2002 THE GALLERY AT CONCORDIA: "Arte Sagrado Seven" Christian perspectives in Art. Concordia University, Austin, Texas. Juried. Judge: Katherine Brimberry
2002 STUDIO GALLERY: "Gallery Artist's Exhibition" Dallas, Texas. Curated.
2001 The MAC (The McKinney Avenue Contemporary): "2001 Biennial Juried Exhibition", sponsored by Dallas Artists Research and Exhibition, Dallas, Texas. Juried. Judge: Annette Carlozzi
2001 CRAIGHEAD-GREEN GALLERY: New Texas Talent 2001, Dallas, Texas. Juried. Judge: Jeanne Chvosta.
2001 ROCKWALL INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT: "Regional Juried Exhibition", sponsored by the Rockwall Alliance for the Arts, Rockwall, Texas. Juried. Judge: Nancy Whitenack.
2001 THE GALLERY AT CONCORDIA: "Arte Sagrado" Christian perspectives in Art. Concordia University, Austin, Texas: Juried. Judge: Ginger Geyer.
2001 A.P. TELL GALLERY: "Miracles" Exhibition of five artists on the modern interpretation of miracles. Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, Arizona. Invitational. Gallery Director: Tim Timmerman.
2000 Solo: KANGOO GALLERY: Mixed Media Works on Paper, Metal and Canvas. Snider Plaza, Dallas, Texas.
1999 - 2001 UNIVERSITY GALLERY: Biola University, Los Angeles, California: "Ignite" A three year traveling exhibition across the United States, sponsored by the national organization CIVA, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Juried. Judge: Scott Canty, Curator of the City of Los Angeles Cultural Affairs Department.
1999 The MAC (The McKinney Avenue Contemporary): "A Fresh look at Texas Art", sponsored by Dallas Artists Research and Exhibition, Dallas, Texas. Juried. Judge: Terrie Sultan.
1999 AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM: "Critic's Choice Exhibition", sponsored by the Dallas Visual Arts Center, Dallas, Texas. Juried. Judge: James Surls.
1994 - 1999 Solo: MILLET GROUP ADVERTISING & DESIGN: Painting, Drawing and Installation, An ongoing rotating exhibition located in a corporate setting, Deep Ellum, Dallas, Texas.
1996 - 1998 GRAND HALL GALLERY: "Visual Arts Faculty Group Exhibition", Trinity Christian Academy, Addison, Texas.
1995 Solo: UPPER SCHOOL LIBRARY GALLERY: "One + One", Painting and Installation, Trinity Christian Academy, Addison, Texas.
1994 - 1995 QUEENS COLLEGE GALLERY, Cambridge, England; UNIVERSITY ART GALLERY, Biola University, Los Angeles, California; GALLERY W, Sacramento, California: "Searching for the Hidden", A traveling exhibition held in conjunction with the biennial C.S. Lewis Summer Institute Conference "Cosmos and Creation: Chance or Dance?" Sponsored by the C.S. Lewis Summer Institute. Cambridge, England. Invitational.
1994 STATE THOMAS GALLERY, Gala Opening of Modern Masters and Contemporary Artists. Dallas, Texas. Invitational.
1993 - 1994 THE PLAZA GALLERY, Binghamton, New York; PORT WASHINGTON LIBRARY GALLERY, Port Washington, New York; LALANNE GALLERY, La Teste, France; SCHOOL OF ART BORDEAUX, France: "7th Mini Print International Exhibition", A one year traveling exhibition, Sponsored by the Studio School and Art Gallery. Binghamton, New York. Juried.
1992 - 1993 MINIATURE PRINT GALLERY, Cadaques, Spain: "12th International Miniature Print Exhibition", A year long traveling exhibition throughout Spain, Sponsored by the Museums Services of the Culture Department of the Catalan Government. Barcelona, Spain. Juried.
1992 THE UPPER GALLERY: "Vessels", An exhibition of ceramic vessels, Sponsored by A. Houberbocken Inc., Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Juried.
1992 UNIVERSITY GALLERY: "Return of the Masters", Biola University Art Gallery, Biola University, Los Angeles, California. Invitational.
1992 Solo: THE GOODRICH GALLERY: Printmaking, The Arts District at the First United Methodist Church, Dallas, Texas.
1991 - 1992 M. SALVAT GALLERY, Barcelona, Spain; MINIATURE PRINT GALLERY, Cadaques, Spain; SASAKI GALLERY, Kushiro, Japan; GALLERY OISHI & GALLERY PALUS, Fukuoka, Japan; "11th International Miniature Print Exhibition", A year long traveling exhibition throughout Spain and Japan. Sponsored by the Museums Services of the Cultural Department of the Catalan Government. Organized by Taller Galeria Fort, Barcelona, Spain. Juried.
1991 Solo: UPPER SCHOOL LIBRARY GALLERY: Printmaking and Painting, Trinity Christian Academy, Addison, Texas.
1991 Solo: PRATT GRADUATE SCHOOL GALLERIES: "MFA Thesis Exhibition - Printmaking", Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, New York.
1991 GALLERY LA LUZ: "National Miniature Show", An exhibition of printmaking, La Luz, New Mexico. Juried. Judge: Dorothy Bell Knapp.
1991 HELIO GALLERIES: "Micro/Macro International Exhibition", Soho, New York. Juried. Judge: Jack Endewelt.
1991 THE FRAME HUT GALLERY: "Thirteenth Annual International Show", Sponsored by the Montana Miniature Art Society, Billings, Montana. Juried.
1991 SAN DIEGO ART INSTITUTE GALLERIES: "The Prints and the Paper", Balboa Park, San Diego, California. Juried. Judge: Connor Everts.
1991 THE BROOME STREET GALLERY: "Ten Emerging Artists - Paintings and Prints", Soho, New York. Invitational. Curator: Elias Serpa-Sucre.
1990 - 1991 MUSEUM OF GAVA, Barcelona, Spain; MINIATURE PRINT GALLERY, Cadaques, Spain: "10th International Miniature Print Exhibition", A year long traveling exhibition throughout Spain, sponsored by the Museums Services of the Culture Department of the Catalan Government. Organized by Taller Galeria Fort, Barcelona, Spain. Juried.
1989 Solo: UNIVERSITY ART GALLERY: "The Suppression of Man", Printmaking and Sculpture, Biola University, Los Angeles, California.
1989 OPEN AIR EXHIBITION: "3rd Annual Golden State Sculpture Exhibition" Peter Strauss Ranch, Agoura, California. Juried. Judges: Andrew Clark and Robert Cunningham.
1989 SAINT JOHN'S SEMINARY GALLERY: "Gloria Dei Arts Festival", Camarillo, California. Juried. Judges: Jerry Slattum, Ph.D. and JoAnna Steele.
RELATED ACTIVITIES
Visual Arts Department Head: Trinity Christian Academy - Oversee the Visual Arts Program K-12, including seven faculty & staff members. Teach Upper School Advanced Placement Art, Intaglio, Printmaking, Digital Art & Studio Art courses. Addison, Texas. Fall 1994 - Present.
Africa Missions Coordinator: : Coordinate summer trips to Kenya and Ghana Africa for High School Students to engage in mission activities. Summers 2004 – Present.
Cultural Tour Coordinator: Coordinate summer trips to New York City and Los Angelos, California for High School students for High School credit crouse work. Summers 1999 – Present.
Judge: ACSI High School Art Competition, Carrollton, Texas. 2004 – Present.
Print Exchange Member; CIVA Silver: An invitational print portfolio exchange for the 25th anniversary of the organization CIVA consisting of professional artists from the CIVA organization. 2005.
Panelist: CIVA National Arts Conference, Gordon College, Wenham, Massachusetts, Summer 2003.
Print Exchange Member; Stations of the Cross: An invitational print portfolio exchange with professional artists from the CIVA organization. 2003. Organized by Tyrus Clutter.
Judge; Plano Art Associations Members Show, Plano, Texas. Spring 2003
Judge; TAPPS High School Art Competition, Cambridge School, Dallas, Texas. Spring 2003
Hohorable Mention; Mixed Media. Texas Visual Arts Association: Regional Open Exhibition, Plaza of the Americas, Dallas, Texas. July, 2003. Judge: Nancy Whitenack
Exhibit Coordinator: Studio Gallery, Dallas, Texas, 2001 - 2003
Judge: Prestonwood Christian Academy School Art Competition, Dallas, Texas. Spring 2002.
Exhibit Coordinator: CIVA juried exhibition run in conjunction with their biennial national conference, Haggerty Gallery, University of Dallas, Irving, Texas, Summer 2001.
Purchase Award: Encaustic Painting, Rockwall Alliance for the Arts "Regional Juried Exhibition",Rockwall, Texas. May, 2001. Judge: Nancy Whitenack
Art Instructor: Green Acres Ranch & Equestrian Center - Summer Camp Programs, Royce City, Texas, Summers 1998-2000.
Judge: Episcopal School of Dallas School Art Competition, Dallas, Texas. Spring 1994.
Art Instructor: Trinity Christian Academy - Upper and Middle Schools, Addison, Texas, Fall 1992 - 1994.
Judge: Texas Association of Private High Schools State Finals Art Competition. Baylor University, Waco, Texas. Spring 1992.
Artist in Residence: Helped to establish printmaking facilities and taught printmaking techniques to beginning through advanced art classes. Trinity Christian Academy, Addison, Texas, 1991.
Assistantship: Printmaking. Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, New York, 1990.
Honorable Mentions: Printmaking and Sculpture, Gloria Dei Arts Festival, University Gallery, Saint John's Seminary, Camarillo, California. Juried. Judges: Jerry Slattum, Ph.D. and JoAnna Steele, March 1989.
BIBLIOGRAPHY
A Curious Match, MADE IN HEAVEN: Biolart at 35. Edited by Barry Krammes, 2007
Dallas Modern Luxury; “Calendar Top Ten; Be there, do that: our absolute not-to-miss picks for October”, Publication of the image “Flight Paths”. October, 2007, p. 30.
The Dallas Morning News; Guide. “Art: Last Chance”, Publication of the image “Ladders”. October, 2007, p.36.
Faith and Vision: Twenty-Five Years of Christians in the Visual Arts. “200 images of CIVA’s most accomplished artists.” Published by Square Halo Books, 2006.
CIVA Seen; Publication of the painting "Nest Purchase" for the article Cross/Purpose. Published by the National Organization CIVA. Volume VI.1, 2006.
The Dallas Morning News; Neighbors. (Rockwall/Rowlett). “Hope and Redemption; Rowlett artist, teacher infuses hope into works of symbolic abstraction” Sonny Jeane, October 1, 2005.
CIVA SILVER; Exhibition catalogue for the Print Exchange; CIVA Silver: An invitational print portfolio exchange for the 25th anniversary of the organization CIVA consisting of professional artists from the CIVA organization. 2005.
CIVA Directory; Visions Juried Exhibition for the national organizations membership directory. Publication of the image “Sierra Bonita”, 2003-2004. Juried. Jurer: Guy Chase.
CIVA Seen; Publication of the serigraph collage "Horse" and the exhibition listing for the Northwest Nazarene University exhibition, Published by the National Organization CIVA. Volume III.2, July, 2002.
The Rowlett Record; "Millet exhibit planned for Kangoo Gallery", Judy Evans, September 8, 2000.
The Rowlett Record; "X marks the spot", Cathy Reed, October 29, 1999.
The Garland News; "Artist on Exhibit, Teacher creates pieces in converted Rowlett Barn", Chris McGathey, September 23-25, 1999.
The Rowlett Record; "Speaking a Visual Language, Teacher translates ideas into art", Cathy Reed, September 3, 1999.
Translation Review; Cover Art for an International Literary Publication, Published by the University of Texas at Dallas. 1992.
Catalan Department of Culture 10th, 11th & 12th Miniature Print Exhibition Catalogs; Taller Galeria Fort, Barcelona, Spain, 1990 - 1992.
Chimes News; "Current Exhibition at University Gallery", Cristiane Aldin, May 18, 1989.
EDUCATION
MFA Printmaking, PRATT INSTITUTE, Brooklyn, New York. 1991.
BA Studio Arts, BIOLA UNIVERSITY, Los Angeles, California. 1989.
APPRENTICESHIP
Apprenticed with muralist Kent Twitchell, Participated in the working of two of his murals: "The Los Angeles Marathon Mural," 405 Freeway and "Logos," Biola University, both located in Los Angeles, California, 1989.
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