Tierney Millhollin

Artist's Statement
As a visual artist and graphic designer, it is my goal to communicate messages effectively and creatively. In my fine artwork, I tend to explore the visceral landscape focusing on how I relate to the world around me. As a designer, I seek to pair visual and verbal concepts to effectively and clearly communicate messages to specific target audiences.

Biography

I was born and raised in Iowa and moved to Nashville in 2001.  I attended Nashville State Community College for 2 years before joining the Watkins College of Art and Design student body in 2005.  I enjoyed studying Graphic Design and printmaking at Watkins.

In July of 2008 I returned to Des Moines, Iowa to pursue a career in graphic design and become an active member in the fine art community of Des Moines.

Degrees:
  • Watkins College of Art, Design & Film, BFA Graphic Design, 2008, Magna Cum Laude
  • 7th District Regional Gold Student Addy Award (April 2008)
  • Nashville Advertising Federation Student Silver Addy Award (February 2008)