Statement: Bridging Art and Tech

Angie Jones, known professionally as Stix and Jones, is an accomplished American artist currently based in Los Angeles, California. Her diverse artistic portfolio encompasses painting, video, and sculpture, all of which serve as a lens through which she explores the impact of technology on our lives. Notably, Jones employs faceted surfaces, reminiscent of low-polygon video game art, to transform the old into something entirely new, reinvigorating the past with a contemporary twist.

With one foot firmly planted in the past and the other in the future, Angie questions our perception of art and imagery, skillfully navigating the intersection of the physical and digital realms. Her creative process elegantly fuses traditional and innovative approaches, provoking introspection on how history, technology, and science influence our connection with art.

Jones brings a unique depth to her artistic practice, boasting over 25 years of expertise in Visual Effects and Animation. Her contributions span notable works such as Stuart Little, Pan's Labyrinth, X-Men, Red Dead Redemption, and Abe's Exoddus, culminating in a rich and distinct artistic palette and textured surfaces informed by her diverse experiences.

In the upcoming year, starting in 2024, Angie Jones will be featured at the Corey Helford Gallery in two prominent exhibitions: "Art Collector Starter Kit 10 (X)" from January 13 to February 17, 2024, and the "Care Bears Generation" Show on February 24, 2024, from 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm.

Throughout her career, Jones has left an indelible mark in the art world. In 2023, she was honored as the Director's pick at The Other Art Fair, and her work was showcased at Miami Art Basel in 2017, with a focus on Pantone-inspired art, and the release of limited edition Ultra-Violet prints through Saatchi Art's support. Her solo exhibitions have graced esteemed venues, including the Prohibition Gallery (2014) , and she has been featured at prestigious institutions like the Ball State University Ned and Gloria Griner Art Gallery in 2015 and the Rockford Art Museum in 2011.

Angie Jones' art has received widespread recognition and has been featured in prominent publications such as LA Weekly, Apartment Therapy, The Wall Street Journal, and more. Her academic journey includes a degree in Electronic Arts from the Atlanta College of Art and a Master of Fine Arts in Painting from the Laguna College of Art + Design.

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angie@stixandjones.com
www.stixandjones.com

Lives and works in Downtown Los Angeles, CA.

EDUCATION

2015 Masters of Fine Arts – Painting, Laguna College of Art + Design, Laguna Beach, CA
2009 Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art – Classical Drawing Studies, Van Nuys, CA
2008 Kline Academy – Classical Painting Studies, Culver City, CA
1994 Bachelor of Fine Arts – Electronic Arts, Atlanta College of Art + Design, Atlanta, GA

ART FAIRS
2023 The Other Art Fair, ArtReframed, Director’s Pick, Los Angeles, CA
2017 Miami Art Fair, Pantone 2018 Color of The Year, Ltd Ed Print Release, Eden Rock, Miami Beach, FL

SELECTED SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2014 Participating Perception, Prohibition Gallery, Culver City, CA

SELECTED COMMISSIONS
2023 Wolves Don’t Care What Sheep Think, 48″x36″, Private Collection, Anna Sabiston, Minneapolis, MN
2021 Senora Kahlo on Blue, Oil on Canvas, 48″x36″, Private Collection, Melissa Valenzuela, Los Angeles, CA
2021 Tuff Gong, Bob Marley, Oil on Canvas, 48″x36″, Private Collection, Carl Peoples, Atlanta, GA
2020 Family Portrait, Schuler Family, Digital Print, 48″x60″, Private Collection, Jan Schuler, Newark, NJ
2014 Family Portraits, Kaminski Family, Oil on Canvas (3) Portraits, 24″x20″, Private Collection, Julie Kaminski, New York, NY
2014 Portrait, Bernd Angerer, Oil on Canvas, 24″x20″, Private Collection, Vienna, Austria

VIDEO INSTALLATIONS
2017 After Life, Rhythms & Visions Expanded Live Show | 70-foot installation, LA, CA
2017 Women in Games International (WIGI) Annual E3 Expo | Exchange LA, CA
2017 After Life Projection, 5×4 foot Quad Skull Projection installation |PMC, LA, CA

SELECTED NFT COLLECTIONS
2021 The Other Avatars, OPENSEA, Saatchi Art, Mint Price: 0.1 ETH, Token Supply: 2,523, Artist Ctreated: 15
2021 Autochthonous, RARIBLE, Angie Jones, Mint Price: 0.1 ETH, Token Supply: 1, Artist Ctreated: 1

SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2024 Care Bears Generation at Corey Helford Gallery, Corey Helford Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
2024 Art Collector Starter Kit, Corey Helford Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
2023 Save The Kittens, Corey Helford Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
2016 Vanitas, 3rd Street Art Studio, Long Beach, CA
2016 Memento Mori: Skulls & Bones in Art, Huntington Beach Art Center, Huntington Beach, CA
2015 Emerging Masters – MFA Show, Laguna College of Art and Design, Laguna, CA
2015  Beyond Animation, Atrium Gallery, Ball State University, Muncie, IN, USA
2014 The Skull Show, Bedford Gallery, Walnut Creek, CA
2014 Of History and Hope, Flower Pepper Gallery, Pasadena, CA
2013 Hounds of Love, Cella Gallery, Hollywood, CA
2012 MFA Exhibition, Laguna Art Museum, Laguna Beach, CA
2012 Full Deck, Robert V. Fullerton Art Museum, San Bernardino, CA
2011 Full Deck, Museum of Art, South Bend, IN
2011 Full Deck, Rockford Art Museum Rockford, IL
2011 Full Deck, Vision Gallery, Chandler Center for the Arts Chandler, AR
2010 Full Deck, Bedford Gallery, Walnut Creek, CA
2008 Visual Amalgam, James Gray Gallery, Los Angeles, CA

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE | PROFESSIONAL APPOINTMENTS
2014-2018 Assistant Professor, Division of Animation & Digital Arts, School of Cinematic Arts, USC, Los Angeles, CA, USA
2016-2017 Guest Lecturer, Loyola Marymount University, Animal Drawing, LA, CA, USA
2012-2013 Part-Time Adjunct Lecturer, Division of Animation & Digital Arts, School of Cinematic Arts, USC, Los Angeles, CA, USA
2012-2013 Private Instruction, Angie Jones Art Studio, Classical Painting, LA, CA, USA
2011-2020 Instructor, iAnimate, LA, CA, USA
2010-2011 Instructor, Gnomon School of VFX, Games + Animation, LA, CA, USA
2006-2009 Accreditation Advisory Board for the LA Film School, LA, CA, USA

GRANTS / AWARDS / RESIDENCIES
2014 Dean’s List. Laguna College of Art and Design, MFA – Painting, Laguna Beach, CA.
2010-2015 LCAD Merit Scholarship. Laguna College of Art and Design, Laguna Beach, CA.
1994 Dean’s List. Savannah College of Art and Design, BFA – Electronic Arts, Atlanta, GA.

ORGANIZATIONAL AFFILIATIONS
2006-09 Member of Accreditation Advisory Board, LOS ANGELES FILM SCHOOL, Los Angeles, CA

ARTIST LECTURES
2017 Guest Lecturer, Pencil Mileage Club, Cal State University Fullerton, Fullerton, CA.
2017 Art Talk, “Participating Perception,” Saatchi LA, DADA, USC, LA, CA.
2016 Art Talk, “Participating Perception,” 9th Week Pecha Kucha Presentation, DADA, USC, LA, CA.
2016 Guest Lecturer, MFA Animation Department Seminar, DADA, USC, LA, CA.
2016–2017 Guest Lecturer, Loyola Marymount University, Animal Drawing, LA, CA
2007 Guest Lecturer, Gnomon School of VFX, Los Angeles, California
2006 Panelist, Walt Disney Studio, Los Angeles, California
2003 Panelist, Comicon, San Diego, California
2003 Panelist, LA Siggraph Chapter Meeting, Los Angeles, California
2002 Panelist,  Visual Effects Society, Los Angeles, California
1999 Speaker, Game Developer’s Conference, Los Angeles, California

AWARDS
STUART LITTLE 2
VISUAL EFFECTS SOCIETY AWARD
2003 STUART LITTLE 2 – WINNER BEST CHARACTER ANIMATION IN AN ANIMATED MOTION PICTURE

AMP PAPER COMMERCIAL
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2008 AMP PAPER OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY AN ANIMATED CHARACTER IN A LIVE-ACTION BROADCAST PROGRAM, COMMERCIAL OR MUSIC VIDEO

PAN’S LABYRINTH
ACADEMY AWARD
2007 PAN’S LABYRINTH WINNER BEST ACHIEVEMENT IN CINEMATOGRAPHY
SATELLITE AWARD
2006 PAN’S LABYRINTH WINNER BEST MOTION PICTURE, ANIMATED OR MIXED MEDIA