michelle sotolongo
artist. maker. designer.
Michelle was born in Mexico City and was raised in Houston, Texas. She has a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in metalsmithing, minor in fashion merchandising, and a Master of Arts in international studies from Texas State University. She currently resides in San Marcos, Texas and enjoys cats, delicious food, travel, and letting her mind get lost in new designs or research topics.
CURRICULUM VITAE
Education
2016
MA in International Studies
Texas State University
San Marcos, Texas
2007
BFA in Jewelry/Metals, Fashion Merchandising Minor
Texas State University
Magna Cum Laude
Exhibitions
2015
Convoluted
LAS MANOS QUE CREAN: Chicano Heritage, Culture and Meanings, Group Exhibition
Gallery of the Common Experience
Texas State University
San Marcos, Texas
2012
Various pieces
Metal Arts, Group Exhibition
Austin Bergstrom International Airport
Airport Pylons
Austin, Texas
Décolletage
Exhibition in Motion, Group Exhibition
Society of North American Goldsmiths (SNAG) annual conference
The Heat is On
Phoenix, Arizona
2010
Magical Animal
A Taste for Craft, Group Exhibition
Online Exhibition
Crafthaus
oh, the places you’ll go
oh, the places you’ll go, Group Exhibition
Austin Bergstrom International Airport,
Airside Gallery East
Austin, Texas
Reliquary for my Father
Fathers, Group Exhibition
Walkers Gallery
San Marcos, Texas
2009
Pod Necklace
Paper or Plastic?, Group Exhibition
Luke & Eloy Gallery
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
The Ol’ Ball ‘n’ Chain
After Sputnik: The Art Project, Group Exhibition
Metropolitan Building, 4th Floor
Long Island City, New York
2008
Black & White
Surge, Student Juried Exhibition
Gallery S.P.A.C.E.
Society of North American Goldsmiths Conference
Savannah, Georgia
Black & White; The Ol’ Ball ‘n’ Chain
Cresting, Student Digital Exhibition
Savannah College of Art & Design
Society of North American Goldsmiths Conference
Savannah, Georgia
2007
Confidence Games
Senior Thesis Exhibition Three, Group Exhibition
Galleries I & II
Texas State University-San Marcos
San Marcos, Texas
Tribute to Frida
Protest and Dissent, Group Exhibition
Gallery of the Common Experience
Texas State University-San Marcos
San Marcos, Texas
2006
Altar para los Difuntos (including Reliquary for my Father)
Q’vo Way, Group Exhibition
Gallery of the Common Experience
Texas State University-San Marcos
San Marcos, Texas
Impressions of the Heart
Latino Presence at Texas State University-San Marcos: Celebrating 100 Years, Group Exhibition
Wittliff Gallery, Texas State University-San Marcos
San Marcos, Texas
2005
Impressions of the Heart
In Triplicate, Group Exhibition
Southwest School of Art and Craft
San Antonio, Texas
2003
Swirls Within Squares
Walkers Gallery
San Marcos, Texas
Publications
2016
In Limbo: Bringing Stability to Undocumented Students Enrolled at Institutions of Higher Education in Central Texas
Master's Thesis
Texas State University
"Why We Serve on the NACADA Diversity Committee"Academic Advising Today Volume 39, No. 3 September 2016
2012
"In Limbo: Dilemmas Faced by Undocumented Students"
Academic Advising Today Volume 35, No. 2 June 15, 2012
2010
"PinTastic!" series, ring
500 Silver Jewelry Designs
Lark Books & Sterling Publishing
2009
“Abstract Butterfly Wing” earring design
30-Minute Earrings
Lark Books
2007
What Would Jesus Wear?: The Fashioning of the Cross
Undergraduate Honors Thesis
Design
2017
Mano Amiga logo (non-profit organization)
San Marcos en La Lucha/No SB4 rally signs
Social Media selfie sign Loyal & Local Business Appreciation Week
Honors College thesis medallion
Texas State University
San Marcos, Texas
2010
Día de los Muertos Celebration flyer
Honors College
Texas State University
San Marcos, Texas
Skills
Fabrication
Casting
Makeup Design & Application
Textile Manipulation
Hand and Machine Sewing
Painting
Handmade Paper
Graphic Design (Adobe Creative Suite)
Gallery Installation
Art Handling and Packing
Languages
Spanish
English