ADA-SCARLETT HOPPER | CINCINNATI, OHIO | Adarcalumis@GMAIL.COM

born. 1987 Cincinnati, Ohio

Master’s, Carnegie Mellon University, 2016
Prosthetic Sculpture + Photography
Area of Concentration, Theoretical Physics with Relation to the Human Body

Bachelor’s, Northern Kentucky University, 2012
Major, Kinetic | Robotic Sculpture + New Media: Video + Performance
Minor, French
Major, Pre-Medicine | Genetic + Molecular + Cellular Biology
Minor, Chemistry

CURRENT PROJECTS

1-2019 − PRESENT
Riptide in the Hologram, a Series of 20+ Once-Kinetic Sculptures stopped at a specific position in Time + Space that correlate with the Riptide in the Hologram publication, a book of poems written by Ada-Scarlett Hopper; wherein she documents the discovery of God throughout [her] 15+ years’ worth of research and soft application of Quantum Mechanics within understanding our interpersonal relationships.

3-2017 − 1-2019
adArcalumis, Design, fabricate, and photograph bodily adaptive and body-deforming prostheses that exist within a reality that may or may not [exist].
− This young pseudo-company’s aim is to expand the wearer’s experience and understanding of the Spacetime Continuum to encounter various versions of ourselves navigating parallel universes.
− Sculptural and mental core of these prostheses lies within an exploitation of medicine, dance, BDsM, as well as fashion in terms of attempting to access any universe that is potentially a copy with a now-obsolete or futuristically-obsolete original.
− This project has an evolving collection of empirical data and scientific research pertaining to how fashion can serve as the interrogation of Astrophysics, and specifically: Quantum Mechanics and Theology as viable causation for endlessness.
− I perform all related activities pertaining to this position at my leisure.

10-2006 − ONGOING
d’Ada Mining, a web-based, yet playful project exposing the faulty and sometimes humorous nature of Artificial Intelligence when Data-Mining one’s self. Ada-Scarlett Hopper inserts randomized keywords into her Google Photos Database where she has stored every single image she’s taken in the past 13+ years.

PUBLICATIONS

2019
I and I, a book of poems written by Ada-Scarlett Hopper, wherein she aims to explore the Fractal Nature and Deliberate Splintering of Human Conscientiousness and the Survivor’s Guilt of a largely Futile Existence.

2019
Riptide in the Hologram, a book of poems written by Ada-Scarlett Hopper; wherein she documents the discovery of God throughout [her] 15+ years’ worth of research and soft application of Quantum Mechanics within understanding our interpersonal relationships.

2016
… and the nothing that is…, an expansive MFA Research Thesis pertaining to Ada-Scarlett Hopper’s research while furthering her art practice as a graduate student at Carnegie Mellon University.

EXPERIENCES

9-2016 − PRESENT
Artist | Designer
VIDA − Silicon Valley, San Francisco, CA
Recruited and selected to design ethically sourced clothing, accessories, and home decor for a company with a core of mindful and responsible product development, commerce, and global conscientiousness.
− NOTE: I perform all related activities pertaining to this position from Cincinnati, Ohio and at my leisure

8-2018 − 1-2019
Brand Ambassador | Social Media Influencer
at Glambassador, Influencer Marketing Agency
X − International
Recruited to be a Social Media Influencer + Model + Brand Ambassador for brands relating to Women's Fashion + Jewelry + Accessories. Hand-picked by Brands to Model and Promote their high end pieces via my Social Media Accounts.

7-2018 − 1-2019
Featured Model | Social Media Influencer
at LookVine
X − International
Recruited to be a Featured Model + Social Media Influencer for an International High Fashion + Beauty + Lifestyle Blog delivering [our] unique and hand-picked styles to our 15+ Million Followers in over 40 Countries!

1-2016 − 5-2016
Graduate Teaching Assistant − Installation Art
Carnegie Mellon University − Pittsburgh, PA
Oversaw the site-specific installation projects of undergraduate art students using a variety of any available media of their choosing. Media types often included, yet were not limited to the following: Wood Fabrication, Metal Fabrication, Mold-Making and Casting, Ready-Made Materials, Food, Textiles, Sound Art, Video Art, Robotics, and Digitally Interactive Media.

8-2015 − 12-2015
Graduate Teaching Assistant − Metal Sculpture
Carnegie Mellon University − Pittsburgh, PA
Instructed metal shop safety and skills to undergraduate art students using Copper, Bronze, Brass, Gold, and Steel. Techniques taught often included the following: Cutting, Sanding, Shaping, Acid Bath Etching, Patinas and Finishes, Chase and Repoussé, Foundry and Casting, Drilling, Riveting + Hinging + Cold Joining, as well as Heat Joining using Acetylene, Oxy-Acetylene, MIG, and Rose-Bud Torches.

1-2015 − 5-2015
Graduate Teaching Assistant − 2D Imaging
Carnegie Mellon University − Pittsburgh, PA
Instructed undergraduate art students in the areas of Drawing, Painting, and Digital Imaging. Media often included Charcoal, Graphite, Pastels, Inks, Washes, Watercolor, Acrylic Paints, Oil Paints, Tablet + Digital Drawing, Digital Photography, Photoshop, Illustrator, LASER Cutting, Performance Drawing + Painting + Mark-Making, as well as Animation Short Films.

8-2014 − 12-2014
Graduate Teaching Assistant − Advanced Sculpture
Carnegie Mellon University − Pittsburgh, PA
Provided counsel to senior undergraduate art students approaching their BFA + BXA + BHA Exhibitions, both in the classroom and during individual studio visits, using a variety of any available media of their choosing.

1-2014 − 5-2014
Graduate Teaching Assistant − 2D Imaging
Carnegie Mellon University − Pittsburgh, PA
Instructed undergraduate art students in the areas of Drawing, Painting, and Digital Imaging. Media often included Charcoal, Graphite, Pastels, Inks, Washes, Watercolor, Acrylic Paints, Oil Paints, Tablet + Digital Drawing, Digital Photography, Photoshop, Illustrator, LASER Cutting, Performance Drawing + Painting + Mark-Making, as well as Animation Short Films.

8-2013 − 12-2013
Graduate Research Assistant − Professor Kim Beck
Carnegie Mellon University − Pittsburgh, PA
− Provided research and prepared presentations for Professor Kim Beck.
− Assisted with producing her own work in her private studio after hours for an upcoming exhibition in NYC.

8-2013 − 12-2013
Guest Critic for Prosthetic Arts − at the Request of Professor Joshua Reiman
Carnegie Mellon University − Pittsburgh, PA
Requested to be a guest critic and speaker regarding concepts, materials, functionality, and execution of final projects during public critiques and discussions student work within the parameters of a Prosthetic Arts curriculum and context.

2006 − 2009
Theatrical Scriptwriter | Artist | Performer
Alliance Française de Cincinnati − Cincinnati, OH
Wrote + Rehearsed + Performed original plays entirely in French before live audiences with collaborator and close friend, Brenna B. Sheldon.
− These plays were often of the comedic and parodistic nature, relating to the historical philosophies within Le Théâtre de l'Absurde (Theater of the Absurd).
− Under the stage direction of Dr. Barbara A. Klaw and with the support of Alliance Française de Cincinnati.

NOTABLE GRANTS

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SCHOLARSHIPS

2016
All-Expenses-Paid | Private Donation to Travel Abroad
Anonymous Orthopedic Surgeon − Seoul, South Korea

2016
Commissioned Functional Sculptural Work
Anonymous Physician − Cincinnati, OH

2016
Private Donation upon Viewing MFA Exhibition
Carnegie Mellon University − Pittsburgh, PA

2015
Private Donation to Continue Research
Carnegie Mellon University − Pittsburgh, PA

2015
Grant from School of Art Chairman
Carnegie Mellon University − Pittsburgh, PA

2014
Commissioned Sculptural Work
The Mischief Maker − Cincinnati, OH

2013
Commissioned Functional Sculptural Work
Anonymous Physician − Cincinnati, OH

2011
Full Merit-Based Scholarship to Study Abroad in Paris, France
Kentucky Institute for International Studies
Northern Kentucky University − Highland Heights, KY

ORGANIZATIONS

2013 − 2014
Intramural Volleyball, School of Art Team
Player
Carnegie Mellon University − Pittsburgh, PA

2012 − 2011
Dancer
Contemporary Dance Theater − Cincinnati, OH

2012 − 2011
Dancer
Dance, Etc. − Cincinnati, OH

2012 − 2010
New Media Art Collective
Member + Fluxus Coordinator
Northern Kentucky University − Highland Heights, KY

2006 − 2012
French Club
Member + Co-Creator of French Theater within the Club
Northern Kentucky University − Highland Heights, KY

2005 − 2010
Chess Club
Member + Secretary
Northern Kentucky University − Highland Heights, KY

2005 − 2009
Pre-Medicine Club
Member + Voted Most Valuable Member
Northern Kentucky University − Highland Heights, KY

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