JULIAN GINGELL
Art, Fabrication, Project Management
ABOUT ME
I began making creative spaces back in 2011 when it became apparent there was no outlet for creatives in my home town. Using my grandfather's wood shop to renovate a barn on my property, I hosted mural painting parties and small local concerts with a small group of my friends.
Soon after, I moved to New Mexico where I worked in a range of fields for Meow Wolf as well as designed high end home interiors where I expanded my skillset to represent a merging of my love for the outdoors, team collaboration, and creative fabrication.
With this in mind, the ideals of social responsibility and self accountability are something I hold myself to no matter the position or location.
I hope to join you in your next adventure.
Cheers!
BACKGROUND
2013-2020
2020-2022
PROJECT MANAGER
Management of Leicht Germany Cabinetry/DMC Santa Fe partnership.
Design, and sales of Leicht product.
Creation and Supervision of Leicht-specific install team.
Design, Budgeting, Scheduling, Supervision for Home Remodels/Additions for new and old construction.
2020
INSTALL MANAGER- MEOW WOLF LAS VEGAS (AREA 15)
Supervision of Meow Wolf Art Team in Las Vegas in preparation stage of Area 15 exhibit.
Management of incoming art pieces/installations, data logging, quality assurance of piece/finishing, re-packing, and shipment to final destination.
2018-2020
STUDIO MANAGER MEOW WOLF SANTA FE
Management of relationship between MW Art Admin team, Art Team, and facilities directors/ direct relations with all involved parties.
Fabrication of any necessary utilities needed by the art/fab team.
Direct support and facilitation of needs for a 45+ member creative team.
2017-2018
LEAD ARTIST/ FABRICATOR- MEOW WOLF (PAN DIRECTIONAL PARK/ TIMEWORM)
Supervision of three teams for- CNC milling, hand wood working, pneumatic painting, tech installation, and final installation of all pieces within exhibit.
2016-2018
EXHIBITION MAINTENANCE- MEOW WOLF SANTA FE HOUSE OF ETERNAL RETURN
Collaboration with artists/logistical planning.
Creation of technique and protocol bibles for all refurbished content.
Main liaison between staff and maintenance
Creation of archive of CNC/laser cut files in HOER
Organization of moral boosting interdepartmental collaborations.
Creation the Standard of Operating Procedure for the Meow Wolf maintenance department as well as guidelines for future fabrication through collaboration with the logistics department.
2013-2016
SUPERVISOR/ FABRICATOR/ DESIGNER
Supervision of several teams to create an immersive experience titled “Pandora’s Dream”, consisting of multiple sound, light, environmental activations as well as the inclusion of performers. Managed budget for production and final installations/sculptures.
Designer / Fabricator
Design and production of interactive light-based sculptures.
EDUCATION
2012-2020
FORKLIFT CERTIFICATION
Ives Forklift Training Certification
2020
MAKE SANTA FE CERTIFICATION
2017-2020
Metal Working
Boss Laser Cutter
CNC Plasma Cutter
Instructor of Shaper CNC course
PSIA-1
Certification of PSIA-1 alpine skiing and Freestyle-1 for instruction of courses in Aspen Snowmass.
2017
BFA- SANTA FE UNIVERSITY OF ART AND DESIGN
Major- Theater/Film
Minor- Interactive Design
2016
AWARDS AND NOMINATIONS
Years of Experience
2019-2020
ACTING DIRECTOR- SLICK JIMMY'S INCIDENT (FILM)
Official Selection: Oaxaca Film Festival (Mex), Four Corners Film Festival (Farmington NM), Beirut Intl. Film Fest. (LB), Underground Film Fest. (IRL), Figari Film Fest. (ITL), Snake Valley Film Fest (IA).
2017
LEAD ACTOR- 9TH AVENUE (FILM)
Finalist Albuquerque 48 HR Film Fest
2015
LEAD ACTOR- COLD CHALK (FILM)
Winner- Harvard Film Festival (Best Experimental Film)
Official Selection- Toronto Film Festival
2011-2012
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, ABC SOLUTIONS
Nomination:
2012-
Outstanding Leading Male Actor
2011-
Outstanding Supporting Male
Actor & Outstanding Scenic Design Achievement
VOLUNTEERISM
PLEIN AIR FESTIVAL
2019
Coordinator and Organizer of Plein Air Festival- Meow Wolf collaborative event utilizing recycled material from the local community.
DAVID LOUGHRIDGE LEARNING CENTER- ART/ FAB CONSULTANT
2018
Co-Creator Of “Dumpster Dive” element of learning center/art team low waste initiative- 210lbs recycled as of 1st quarter 2020.
DON KENNELL “LONG VIEW” POLAR BEAR
2017
Photographer
MEOW WOLF INITIAL CONSTRUCTION OF HOER
2015
Fabricator
SANTA FE UNIVERSITY AIDS GARDEN
2013
Landscaper
ALI'S ANGELS BENEFIT CONCERT / STEVEN A. MERRIHEW BENEFIT CONCERT
2010-2012
Performer