OLIVIA NERDIN
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EDUCATIONB.A. Art (Honors), California State University Northridge
SEPTEMBER 2023 - MAY 2025: NORTHRIDGE, CA

A.A. Art, Art History, & Liberal Arts (Honors), Santa Monica College
SEPTEMBER 2019 - JUNE 2023: SANTA MONICA, CA


GROUP EXHIBITIONS2025
2025
2024
2024
2024
2024
2024
Amor y Arte, LA COUNTY PARKS AND REC., DEXTER PARK, CA
Salon de Refuse, CSU NORTHRIDGE, NORTHRIDGE, CA
Resin from the Dead, RESIN LABORATORY, HERMOSA BEACH, CA
Command Z, RESIN LABORATORY, HERMOSA BEACH, CA
Salon de Refuse, CSU NORTHRIDGE, NORTHRIDGE, CA
For the Love of Making, CSUN MANZANITA HALL GALLERY, NORTHRIDGE, CA
Latinx Roots, American Sacrifices, CSUN WEST GALLERY, NORTHRIDGE, CA


AWARDS2025Stan and Joann Benson Painting Scholarship

EXPERIENCEKalli Arte Collective, “Our Sun Will Rise” — Exhibition Design
FEBRUARY 2025 – PRESENT: CSUN WEST GALLERY, NORTHRIDGE, CA

Wrote and edited exhibition text and press materials for Kalli Arte’s exhibition of
work made during their residency at CSUN for the Virginia A. Orndorff Artist in
Residency Program. Worked closely with artists to understand their process and
vision, to effectively publicize and communicate that to audiences. Currently
leading a team producing a handmade artist book, documenting their exhibition
process and residency. Responsible for book writings and overseeing physical book
production.


Kim Garcia, “Smoking in the Garden” — Studio Assistant
FEBRUARY 2023 – MAY 2023: PHASE GALLERY, LOS ANGELES, CA

Assisted Kim Garcia in producing and installing work for this solo exhibition.
Worked with a wide range of mediums in her studio. From Magic Sculpt to
macrame, was able to quickly master new mediums, and successfully maintain the
artist’s style and integrity throughout. Successfully made repairs to damaged
works. Played a role in placing works in the gallery and learned first hand what
determines the layout and movement of an exhibition.


Sage Garden Designs — Head Illustrator & Design Consultant
SEPTEMBER 2018 – JULY 2023: CALABASAS, CA

Responsible for illustrating all designs for landscape designer, Cheryl Kellough.
Finalized the designer’s vision for her client’s projects into deliverable, large scale,
hand drawn plans, that were presented to clients to determine the course of the
project. Consulted on many design decisions with the artist over several years of
work together. Responsible for cataloging all plans and digital files in the online
database. Well versed in Box and other digital filing systems.


Jaishri Abichandi, “Flower Headed Children” — Exhibition Installation
JANUARY 2022: CRAFT CONTEMPORARY, LOS ANGELES, CA

Experienced an installation process in a commercial gallery setting, and gained an
understanding of a professional gallery team’s moving parts. Worked closely with
Jaishri in this exhibition set up, and was given the responsibility of determining the
layout of multiple wall installation pieces. Responsible for moving and hanging
large scale works and prepping gallery space and pedestals for the exhibition.