ADA-SCARLETT HOPPER | CINCINNATI, OHIO | ARCALUMISSIMULACRA@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!

7-2017 − 11-2017; 7-2007 − 7-2013
(Re-Offered Position | Re-Hired upon Return from Graduate School)
Emergency Room − Radiology
Mercy Health Hospitals − Cincinnati, OH
Responsible for providing compassionate and efficient patient care in a fast-paced environment. Excelled at multi-tasking and effective communication among fellow technicians, physicians, nurses, patients, families, and external healthcare facilities.
− CPR + First Aid + Trauma Care + Life Support certified:
Expires August 2019.
− Fluent in Healthcare Software such as EPIC/Hyperspace, PACS, StarHBO, PHS, Rimage, and more.

7-2017 − 11-2017; 7-2007 − 7-2013
(Re-Offered Position | Re-Hired upon Return from Graduate School)
Psychiatric | Behavioral | Mental Health − Security Sitter
Mercy Health Hospitals, Clermont Campus − Cincinnati, OH
Responsible for providing Non-Violent Crisis Intervention care with safety, compassion, and understanding while sitting with patients in the Psychiatric Behavioral Health and Emergency Room Behavioral Health Units. Patients were often Actively Suicidal, Actively Homicidal, Violent, Combative, experiencing Drug Overdose, or were otherwise at risk to themselves or others, requiring 24|7 security. This position also extended to Inpatients on medical care units for Mentally and Developmentally Handicapped, as well as Non-Verbal patients.
− CPR + First Aid + Trauma Care + Life Support certified:
Expires August 2019.
− Non-Violent Crisis Intervention.
− Fluent in Healthcare Software such as EPIC/Hyperspace, PACS, StarHBO, PHS, Rimage, and more.

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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