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