detroit contemporary
5141 Rosa Parks Blvd., Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 898-4ART
or email: collective@gyrocreative.com
EDUCATION
1991-1995
Central Michigan University, Mt.Pleasant, MI
M.F.A. Sculpture
1975-1977
Center for Creative Studies, Detroit, MI
B.F.A. Sculpture
1968-1969
Wayne State University, Detroit, MI
English Literature
Sacred Heart Seminary, Detroit, MI
English Literature
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
2000-present
Adjunct Professor of sculpture
Wayne State University
1992-1993
Central Michigan University
Artist in Residence
Advanced Stone Carving
1991-1992
Central Michigan University
Graduate Assistantship
1978-1981
Center for Creative Studies
Sculpture Instructor-Initiated foundry program, taught foundry and welding techniques, acted as foundry and welding technician for sculpture department.
1977-1980
Birmingham Bloomfield Art Association
Sculpture Instructor-Initiated stone carving class, taught "Development of Form" class in all media.
1979
Mercy College of Detroit
Sculpture/Art History Instructor-Taught non- figurative sculpture in all media.
1976-1977
Detroit Waldorf School, Nichols School, Detroit
Visiting Artist-Sponsored by the Michigan Council for the Arts
1969-1971
Aquinas High School,
Southfield, MI
Instructor of Sculpture, Ceramics, Jewelry Drawing, Religion.
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2001
...knocking from the inside (with Kai Kim)
detroit contemporary, Detroit, MI
2000
Fire and Water (with Sherry Hendrick)
Center Galleries, Detroit, MI
1995
Hugh Timlin-Recent Work
Flatlanders Art Gallery, Blissfield, MI
1993
Hugh Timlin-Artist in Residence
University Art Galllery
Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI
Hugh Timlin-Sculpture
Flora Kirsch Beck Gallery
Alma College, Alma, MI
1991
Hugh Timlin-Recent Work
Creative Arts Gallery
Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI
1987
Hugh Timlin-Recent Work
Cade Gallery , Royal Oak, MI
1978
Artist's Guild Gallery, Franklin Village, MI
SELECTED EXHIBITIONS
1999
3d @ dc
detroit contemporary, Detroit, MI
1993
Southfield Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition
(Invitational)
Southfield Civic Center, Southfield, MI
1992
Soma Psyche- an invitational exhibition of six artists.
The Detroit Artists Market, Detroit, MI
Faculty Exhibition
Central Michigan University
Detroit Artists Market 60th Anniversary
Garden Show at the residence of J. L. Hudson Jr., Grosse Point, MI
William Stone and Hugh Timlin - Stone Sculptures
Ferris State University, Big Rapids, MI
Designer's Show House at the Crowley Mansion. Grosse Point, MI
Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition
International Galleries, Grand Rapids, MI
On Stream Art: An Exhibition of Outdoor Sculpture
Lake Orion Art Center, Lake Orion, MI
1990
Art for Life-Aid for Aids Research, Southfield, MI
Co-Act, Co-Art
Oakland Count Galleria, Pontiac, MI
1989
Scholarship Recipients Revisited 1967-1977
The Detoit Artists Market, Detroit, MI
1988
Poured Metal
Michigan Gallery, Detroit, MI
Michigan Stone
Michigan Gallery, Detroit, MI
Vernissage
The first invitational Alumni exhibition for the Center for Creative Studies
Preston Burke Galleries, Detroit, MI
1983-1985
Somerset Invitational, Troy, MI
1983
Mid-Michigan exhibition
Midland Center for the Arts, Midland, MI
1981
Hugh Timlin/James Poole- Recent Work
Cade Gallery, Detroit, MI
Somerset Invitational, Troy, MI
1979
Architectural Models
The Detroit Artists Market, Detroit, MI
1978
The Third Dimension
Focus Gallery, Detroit, MI
1976
Art Exhibition for the National Conference on Religious Architecture
Washington, D.C.
1971
Michigan Competitive '71
Midland Center for the Arts, Midland, MI
1970
Art Exhibition for the National Conference on Religious Architecture
Washington, D.C.
SELECTED AWARDS
2000
Metro Times Annie Award
-"Outstanding Show"
1980
Third Place, All Michigan Art Exhibition, Battlecreek, MI
1979
Best of Show, Somerset Invitational, Troy, MI
1977
Mengal Award for Bronze Casting, Detroit, MI
1976
Winner, Michigan Mall Competition, Battlecreek, MI
1975-1977
Merit Scholarship Recipient, Center for Creative Studies, Detroit, MI
1975
Alexander Award, Detroit Artists Market, Detroit, MI
1973
Scholarship Recipient in Metalwork, Penland School of Crafts, Penland,N.C.
Scholarship Recipient in Sculpture, Penland School of Crafts, Penland,N.C.
1968
Grant in Metalwork, Society of Arts and Crafts Art School, Detroit, MI
SELECTED COMISSIONS
Georgetown University, Washington, D.C. - Copely Chapel (current)
Albert Kahn Architects, Detroit, MI - Lansing General Hospital
Austin Engineers/ Architects, Southfield, MI - Citizens Bank, Flint
Michigan Mall, Battlecreek, MI\Our Lady of Rosary Church, Detroit, MI
Hutzel Hospital, Detroit, MI
PUBLICAIONS
2002 (July 17-23)
Metrot Times Summer Fiction Issue
2000 (March 1-7)
Metro Times - Burning Inside: Sculptor, teacher, farmer and father, Hugh Timlin finds many ways to tend the flame.
1993
Mobius Journal of Poetry - Three Poems:
Travelling Economy Class, From Marconi's Point, and The Elk Rapids Rag
1990
Art in America - Guide to American Museums, Galleries and Artists
REVIEWS OF WORK
1992
Artists Market Show Takes A Spiritual Journey
Marsha Miro, The Detroit Free Press, March 11
Mystery and Reality Chart a " Landscape of the Soul", Joy Colby.
The Detroit News, March 6
1989
The Detroit News - Joy Colby review, Poured Metal
The Detroit News - Joy Colby review, Michigan Stone
The Detroit Free Press - Marsha Miro review, Michigan Stone
Detroit Artists Market journal of Exhibitions
1987
Eccentric Newspapers - Manon Meilgaard Review: Hugh Timlin, Recent Work
RELATED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
1995
Curator of Exhibitions, Flatlanders Gallery, Blissfield, MI.
1993-1993
Artist in Residence, Central Michigan University
Curated, Between the Ponds Outdoor sculpture Exhibition, Central Michigan University
Initiated Summer Visiting Artist Program- Central Michigan University
1990
Guest curator for the Michigan Gallery, curated Starting Point Stone, an exhibition of stone work by Michigan Artists.
Alternate panelist for the Michigan Artists Program, sponsored by the Detroit Institute of Arts.