Greenville NC 
I have always been drawn to the sense of touch. I often find myself using my hands to negotiate the spatial and tactile relationship between my body and its surroundings. This has led me to explore woodcarving and metalsmithing as my primary methods of making. I rely on the familiarity of utilitarian objects such as vessels and jewelry to invite the viewer to have an intimate interaction with my work. Through that close encounter I hope to have a dialogue about issues surrounding the body and sexuality. I believe that categorical systems which favor binary relationships, such as male/female, are permeable. I hope that by exploring these topics the viewer might be encouraged to question the categorical structure of our society, and open themselves up to a more ambiguous reality.
Adam Atkinson is an artist currently seeking his MFA in Metal Design from East Carolina University in Greenville, NC. He uses adornment and craft based media to explore concepts of identity, sexuality, and the body. His work currently focuses on the deconstruction and examination of gendered objects with the hope of exposing gender constructs. His work has been exhibited nationally and internationally.
Education
2016 Master of Fine Art, Visual Art: Metal Design, Anticipated Completion 2019, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC
2008-2013 Bachelor of Fine Art, Visual Arts: Interdisciplinary Studio Practice, Cum Laude, Boise State University, Boise, ID
2010 Art and Design Study Program in Japan, Nagoya Zokei University, Nagoya, Japan
Exhibitions
2016 9th Annual Joyner Library SOAD Graduate Student Art Exhibition, Janice Hardison Faulkner Gallery, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC
2016 Rebel 59, Pitt County Arts Council at Emerge, Greenville, NC
2016 Unconventional Mediums, East Carolina University, Mendenhall Student Center Art Gallery, Greenville, NC
2016 Mentoring as Art, Waterworks Gallery, Friday Harbor, WA
2015 Home Ties: An Intimate Study of Adornment for the Body and Home, Capitol Hill Residence, Seattle, WA
2015 SMG Biennial Exhibition, Washington State Convention Center, Seattle, WA
2014 3X2 Redux, traveling exhibition
-Facere Jewelry Art Gallery, Seattle, WA
-Museum of Contemporary Craft Gallery, Portland, OR
2013 3/Thirds, Flying M Coffee House, Boise, ID
2013 Re:Thread, Bricolage Gallery, Boise, ID
2013 Varia: BFA Exhibition, Boise State University Visual Arts Center, Boise, ID
2013 Catalyst, Boise State Art Metals Club, Student Union Fine Arts Gallery, Boise, ID
2012 Emergent Student Juried Exhibition, Juror Cynthia Camlind, Visual Arts Center, Boise State University, Boise, ID
2010 Transit, NZU Student Works Gallery 1, Nagoya Zokei University of Art and Design, Nagoya Japan
Awards/Grants
2016 The Robert Ebendorf Graduate Scholarship for Excellence in Metal Design, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC
2015 Pratt/SMG Partners Grant, Pratt Fine Arts Center, Seattle, WA
2012 Art Department Scholarship, Boise State University, Boise, ID
Professional Service
2014-2016 Workshop and Lectures Series Committee Member, Seattle Metals Guild, Seattle, WA
2012-2013 Secretary, Boise State Art Metals Club, Boise, ID
2012-2013 Secretary, Boise State Sculptors Guild, Boise, ID
Where to Buy
Work is not available for sale through the SNAG website. Please contact the artist directly to inquire about making a purchase.