CRYSTAL PALMER
B. 1984, Winnipeg, Manitoba. Lives and works in Detroit, MI.

EDUCATION:

2013            
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Ceramics, Summa Cum Laude, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI

2006            
Beijing Language and Culture University, Beijing, China

SELECTED EXHIBITIONS and PERFORMANCES:

2017
"Appleface," solo, Spaysky Fine Art Gallery LLC, Hamtramck, MI
"Eric Schmid is an Idiot," curated by What Pipeline and Kevita B. Schmid, Cave, Detroit, MI

2016
"House Shoes," curator, Cornerstore, Chicago, IL
"Ever Get the Feeling We're Not Alone in This World?" What Pipeline, Detroit, MI
"Good Piece of Food," collaboration with Isaac Pool, Grey Light Projects, Brussels, Belgium

2015
"Late November," Cornerstore, Chicago, IL
"Material for Living," Trinosophes, Detroit, MI
"Light Stain," set design, DittoDitto Books, Detroit, MI

2014            
“Salad and I Know It,” performance, Brooklyn Arts Exchange, Brooklyn, NY
Paramount Ranch Art Fair, What Pipeline booth, Malibu, CA

2013            
“Hobby Group,” co-curated with Isaac Pool, Jo-Ann Fabrics, Allen Park, MI
“Next Time,” E.M.I.T performance, Envoy Enterprises, New York, NY
“Reproduction,” What Pipeline, Detroit, MI
“WSU Undergraduate Exhibition,” Community Arts Gallery, Detroit, MI

2011            
“Do Yes Disturb!,” with AA Records at Exilo Studio, Los Angeles, CA
“God Club Presents: Everything We’ve Ever Wanted,” performance, Northend Studios, Detroit, MI
“Michigan Ceramics,” juror Benjamin Teague, Anton Art Center, Mt. Clemens, MI

2010           
“Waynemania,” Community Arts Gallery, Detroit, MI
“That DAM Box Show 2,” Detroit Artists Market, Detroit, MI
“God Club Art Yard Sale,” Detroit, MI

2008            
“Toepha,” performer, Perfect Wieners and Butts (Samuel Consiglio), Scrummage University, Detroit, MI

PUBLICATIONS:

2013            
“Next Time,” edited by David Geer and Isaac Pool, Envoy Enterprises, New York, NY

EXPERIENCE:

2013            
Project Assistant, Actor for “A Alternatives,” film by Isaac Pool

2010            
Hair/Makeup Artist for Matthew Barney’s “KHU” film and performance, Detroit, MI
Project Assistant, Stylist for “Traditions,” experimental horror film by ADULT.
Project Assistant, Actor for “Transfer Progress” and “G.R.I.D.” videos by Isaac Pool

AWARDS and GRANTS:

2013           
First Place Prize, Fine Art, Undergraduate Exhibition, Wayne State University

09-13            
Board of Governors Grant, Wayne State University

09-12            
Art Activity Award, Wayne State University

2009            
Dean’s Grant, College of Fine Arts, Wayne State University