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Kerry S. JenkinsArtist's Statement
"My design philosophy runs parallel with my teaching philosophy.
As it may simply be stated, 'I practice what I preach.' Just as I expect
clear, appropriate solutions from my students, I try to create the same
in my own work. I try to be considerate of the audience's time and as
knowledgeable of their habits and education as possible. I try to reach
them quickly through design that is focused just for them. At the same
time, I create unique solutions so that my design isn't just another amongst
their daily barrage. It's not so much that I want my design to be memorable.
Rather, I want the audience to remember or react to the intended
message of the design."
(view Professor Jenkins' sample projects ...)
Education
2006
Master of Fine Arts, Graphic Design
East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN
1985
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Magna Cum Laude
Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC
1983
Associate of Applied Science, Commercial Graphics, Honors Graduate
McDowell Technical Community College, Marion, NC
Professional Awards
2010
American Graphic Design Awards Certificate of Excellence, from
GD USA magazine for: peatah.org
2010
Exhibitor: Reunion: Exhibition of 100 Art Alumni, East Tennessee
State University's 100th anniversary invitational exhibition
2007
LogoLounge.com judged international entries for Logo Lounge Volume
4, published by Rockport Publishers. One of Jenkins' marks was chosen
by design leaders including Christopher Campbell (San Francisco), Haley
Johnson (Minneapolis), Jeff Knowles (London), and Jerry Kuyper (Westport,
CT)
1995 - 2006
2 print media Best of Show awards, 2 Judges' Choice awards, 68 ADDY®
awards collectively across twelve annual Tri-City Metro Advertising Federation
American Advertising Awards®
2005
LogoLounge.com judged international entries for Logo Lounge Volume
II, published by Rockport Publishers. Two marks were chosen by design
leaders including Joe Duffy (Minneapolis), Tom Nynas (Dallas), Tony Spaeth
(NYC), and Rüdiger Goetz (Germany)
2004
Blue Ridge Parkway – America's Favorite Journey, hard-cover
book designed for photographer J. Scott Graham, awarded 2004 Grand Award
from APEX® awards for publication excellence
2003
7th District AAF Silver ADDY® award for Phil Bachman Toyota
"Collectibles" ad
2000
Premier issue of East Tennessee Marquee awarded 2000 Award of Excellence
from APEX® awards for publication excellence
1999
Rocky Mount Museum brochure chosen as 1st place Regional Winner and 5th
place internationally by Association of Professional Brochure Distributors
from a possible field of 7500 brochures representing the collective client
base of the association's membership
