Artist Bio

Klea Sinani (B. 1998, Pogradec, Albania), Chicago raised, is a recent graduate in the Bachelor of Fine Arts program at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago with a focus in film and design. As a multidisciplinary artist, Klea explores filmmaking, editing, sculpture and architecture within her practice. In the future, she would like to continue her investigation into contradictions/opposing forces through these various mediums. Klea 's sculptural works were included in two recent exhibitions at Wilbur Wright College one of which is still on display today. In addition, Klea's video works were included in two exhibitions one being at the SAIC Galleries for the Spring 2021 BFA Show and another in the student run art show, My Dreams These Days.

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Education

2021     BFA, School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL

2019     Associate Degree, Wilbur Wright College, Chicago, IL               

Group Exhibitions

2021       My Dreams These Days, Virtual Gallery, Chicago, IL, USA

2021      SAIC Undergraduate Spring Exhibition, School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA

2019      Wilbur Wright College Spring Exhibition, Wilbur Wright College, Chicago, IL, USA

2018      Wilbur Wright College Spring Exhibition, Wilbur Wright College, Chicago, IL, USA

Residencies, Grants, Fellowships, and Awards

2019      SAIC Presidential Scholarship, School of the Art Institute, Chicago, IL

              Discover Chicago Scholarship, School of the Art Institute, Chicago, IL

              Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Chicago, IL

2016      Chicago Star Scholarship, Wilbur Wright College, Chicago, IL

Professional Experience

2021      Custom Framing Associate, The Great Frame Up, Niles, IL

2020      Technical Services Assistant, John M. Flaxman Library, Chicago, IL


2018      Student Tutor, Wilbur Wright College Writing Center, Chicago, IL

2017      Front Cashier, Produce Center, Chicago, IL

Relevant Coursework

2021      Sonics and Optics, Film, School of the Art Institute, Chicago, IL

              Alter Futures, Design, School of the Art Institute, Chicago, IL

2018      Architecture Design l & ll, Architecture, Wilbur Wright College, Chicago, IL

Readings/Lectures

2019        Guest Speaker, SAIC Preparation, Wilbur Wright College, Chicago, IL
                Faculty: Rory Leonard

2018       Writing Workshop Coordinator, Research Workshop, Wilbur Wright College Writing Center, Chicago, IL

Collections

               [Wilbur Wright College] Institutional Collection