EDUCATION
Master of Fine Arts, College of Fine Art, University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma, 1998.
Bachelor of Architecture, College of Architecture, University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma.
Bachelor of Design, College of Fine Art, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma.
MONUMENTAL WORK IN PROGRESS
Oklahoma Land Run:
-The largest bronze sculpture in U. S. and one of largest in world will take at least 8 years to complete. Commissioned by the United States Government, the State of Oklahoma and the City of Oklahoma City. Assisting sculptor Paul Moore.
- Head of Enlargements (enlarging small sculptures to monumental scale) Shehada is officially designated to take over as head sculptor in the event Moore is unable to finish the work of the Oklahoma Centennial Land Run Monument.
- Chief Assistant to sculptor Paul Moore
TEACHING AND RELATED ACTIVITIES
Professor - Figurative Sculpture Program, School of Art, University of Oklahoma, Norman. August 2001 - present. Responsible for teaching beginning and intermediate level courses in figurative sculpture program and drawing and 3-D courses in Foundation.
Beginning Sculpture I Course – Creating in oil base clay the human skull and a life-size portrait. Also, creating a waste mold and making a plaster cast from it.
Beginning Sculpture II Course – Creating a bas–relief and sculpting the human hand and foot in oil base clay. Also, creating a slip cast mold of the bas–relief for water base clay castings.
Intermediate Sculpture I Course – Creating a plaster sculpture(s) with a foam core. Also, students will sculpt several small figurative sculptures from oil base clay.
Armatures for smaller sculptures are designed and developed for more complex compositions.
Intermediate Sculpture II Course – Larger sculptures will be created in oil base clay and plaster. Larger armatures are designed and developed for the larger compositions.
Beginning Drawing 1 Course – Expose students to basic drawing techniques and concepts.
3-D Foundation Course –Work with students on developing and understanding more complex skill level in 3D formats
African Art – exploring the art and culture of the African Continent
Research Assistant - to Artist-in Residence Paul Moore, Figurative Sculpture Program,
School of Art, University of Oklahoma, Norman. October 1999 – present.
- Responsibilities include sculpting (human and animal forms in oil base clay, water base clay, plaster and stone [Indiana limestone, granite and Colorado Yule marble]), enlarging
(laser and grid systems), armature design and construction (maquette [aluminum armatures] to monumental [welded steel plates, rebar and black pipe armatures][arc and oxy – acetylene]), wood pallet design and construction, mold-making (rubber [silicone and latex] with plaster mother molds, plaster slip cast and waste molds), polymer casting and the supervision of lost wax castings for projects (the University’s and Paul Moore’s), maintenance of the University of Oklahoma’s outdoor sculptures (cleaning, waxing [bronze sculptures] and sealant treatment [polymer casts], kiln firing and supervision of water base reliefs, designing of sculpture bases for the University of Oklahoma’s sculptures and the sculptures of Paul Moore, ordering of materials, supervisory of employees, managing and maintaining sculpture studio
.- Assisting in instruction of students in all figurative sculpture classes including beginning, intermediate, advanced, monumental & mold-making classes.
- Sculptor for various University projects: working in bronze, stone & polymer.
- Conduct instructional tours through figurative sculpture studio and the studio of sculptor Paul Moore.
Art Exhibition Coordinator- University Credit Union in the Oklahoma Memorial Union, University of Oklahoma, (supervise, select and set up monthly shows), Norman. Spring 2000 to 2006.
PUBLIC SCULPTURES
1. W. B. Bizzell, university president and library founder, life-size figure, polymer, Bizzell Library, University of Oklahoma, Norman.
2. Doris Nuestadt, philanthropist and patron of the international Nuestadt Literary Award, life-size figure, polymer, Bizzell Library, University of Oklahoma, Norman.
3. Jesse Rader, first librarian, life-size figure, polymer, Bizzell Library, University of Oklahoma, Norman.
4. Doves, wildlife sculpture, three times life-size, Colorado Yule marble, Honors Garden, University of Oklahoma, Norman.
5. President Horton, university president, half life-size figure, polymer, Evans Hall, University of Oklahoma, Norman.
6. Ada Lewis Fisher, first African American admitted to Oklahoma law school, high relief portrait miniature, plaster, University of Oklahoma, Norman.
7. Joel Janakowski Award, portrait relief, bronze, College of Law, University of Oklahoma, Norman.
8. Joel Janakowski Medallion, bronze, College of Law, University of Oklahoma, Norman.
9. Confederate Soldier Memorial, maquette, plaster, Museum of the Confederate Soldier, Wynnewood, Oklahoma.
10. Primitive Family, life-size father, mother, child and dog, bronze, Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History, Norman, Oklahoma. Collaboration work with sculptor Paul Moore.
11. Oscar Jacobson, artist and educator, high relief, half life-size figure, polymer, Jacobson Hall, University of Oklahoma, Norman. Collaboration work with sculptors Lisa Clanton and Paul Moore.
12. President Van Horn, university president, half life-size figure, polymer, Evans Hall, University of Oklahoma, Norman. Collaboration work with sculptor Frank Harjo.
13. Bruce Goff, architect and professor, high relief, polymer, 4' figure, Jacobson Hall, University of Oklahoma, Norman.
14. Emil Kraettli, administrator, life-size bust, polymer, Memorial Union, University of Oklahoma, Norman. Collaboration work with Paul Moore.
15. Ballerina, relief for the School of Dance, University of Oklahoma, Norman.
16. Progression of Law, 4’h x 5’w x 3.5’d, limestone, College of Law, University of Oklahoma, Norman.
17. Thomas Carey, baritone and professor, high relief, polymer, 4' figure, Jacobson Hall, University of Oklahoma, Norman.
18. Carol Price Carey, contralto and professor, high relief, polymer, 4' figure, Jacobson Hall, University of Oklahoma, Norman.
19. Mayor Patience Latting, life-size bust, bronze, City Hall, Oklahoma City, OK.
20. Mayor Ron Norton, life-size bust, bronze, Oklahoma City Public Library, Oklahoma City, OK.
21. Port Robertson, OU Wrestling Coach, life-size bust and bas- relief, bronze, 5’h x 3’w, The University of Oklahoma.
22. Paul Murry, pastel, private collection.
23. Carmin Hill, pastel, private collection.
24. Jamie Henderson, pastel, private collection.
25. Leslie Laws, pastel, private collection.
26. Sayori, life-size bust, polymer, Joy Reedbuilt-private collection.
ADDITIONAL WORKS IN PROGRESS
26. Gail De Stwolinski, music historian, high relief, polymer, 4’ figure, Jacobson Hall, University of Oklahoma, Norman.
27. Cedomir Sliepcevich, physics engineer, high relief, polymer, 4’ figure, Felgar Hall, University of Oklahoma, Norman.
28. Sidney Brown, historian and Lowell Dunham, modern languages, 8’ high relief, polymer, Whitehand Hall, University of Oklahoma, Norman.
WORKS AS ASSISTANT
The Seed Sower, 12' monumental icon for the university, bronze, University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma City and Tulsa campuses. Assisted sculptor Paul Moore.
Where the Buffalo Roam, first highway art project for state, monumental larger than life-size buffalo bull and calf, 8' x 18', bronze, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Assisted sculptor Kim Walker Ray.
Bull Buffalo, one and a quarter life-size, 8' x 11 ', bronze, Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History, Norman. Assisted sculptor Kim Walker Ray. Johnny Bench, 9’ bronze full standing figure. Bricktown Ball Park, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Assisted sculptor Paul Moore.
Lawton Land Auction, 13 1/2’ high x 10’ wide x 3’ deep, Bronze relief, Museum of the Great Plains, Lawton , Oklahoma. Assisted sculptor Paul Moore.
CURRENT ASSISTANT WORK
Oklahoma Centennial Land Run Monument, 365’ long x 35’ wide x 15’ high, Bronze,
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Commissioned by the United States Government, City of Oklahoma City and the state of Oklahoma. Assisting sculptor Paul Moore.
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
JRB Gallery-Sculptures and oil paintings- Feb 2008
School of Art and Art History Lightwell Gallery –Faculty Show- 2007
The Bridgebuilders Show- Black History Month- Santee Lounge, University of Oklahoma- 2006
School of Art Faculty Exhibition-Fred Jones Jr. Art Museum, Norman, Oklahoma. 2003
"12 X 12 Invitational Show", Oklahoma Visual Artists Coalition, The Gallery, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. October, 1998.
"Vision Maker", Juried Show, Oklahoma Visual Artists Coalition, Oklahoma City Art Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. April, 1998.
Fred Jones Jr. Art Museum Annual Student Art Show, Juried, Norman, Oklahoma.1996, 1997, 1998, 1999.
Biannual Graduate Student Art Show, Fred Jones Jr. Art Museum, Norman, Oklahoma. 1997.
Midway Exhibition, two person show, Lightwell Gallery, Norman, Oklahoma. December 1997.
National Collegiate Show, Juried ceramic sculpture exhibition, Riverside, California. March 1996.
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
JRB Gallery- New Years Day Show ‘NEXT’ Sculptures and Pastels. 2008
Portraits: life-size, high relief, raku, Sculpture Studio Gallery, Fred Jones, Jr. Art Center, Norman, Oklahoma. December 1999.
Architectural Installations: ceramic reliefs, paintings and assemblages, Sculpture Studio Gallery, Fred Jones, Jr. Art Center, Norman, Oklahoma. May 1998.
Ceramic Visions: bas reliefs, wall hangings, Victoria's, Norman, Oklahoma. May 1998.
Welcome to My Play: Thesis Exhibition, bas reliefs in stoneware and raku, Lightwell Gallery, Norman, Oklahoma. March 1998.
AWARDS AND HONORS
Student Choice Award for outstanding faculy- University of Oklahoma School of Art 2007
Outstanding Accomplishments in Fine Arts, awarded by the University of Oklahoma School of Art, Norman. April 2001.
Oklahoma Visual Artists Coalition, featured artist in Open Studio Tours Event. April 2000.
T.G. Mays Award, purchase award for best of show, bas relief raku sculpture, Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art, Norman, Oklahoma, April 1999.
Red Clay Faction Award, ceramics award, bas relief stoneware sculpture, Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art, Norman, Oklahoma, April 1998.
Merit Award for Excellence, School of Art, University of Oklahoma, Norman. 1996 & 1997.
The Disney Award for Outstanding Student, International Students Organization, University of Oklahoma, Norman. 1990.
SELECTED COLLECTIONS
FRED JONES JR. ART MUSEUM, Norman, Oklahoma.
SAM NOBLE OKLAHOMA MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY, Norman, Oklahoma.The University Of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma.
MUSEUM OF THE CONFEDERATE SOLDER, Wynnewood, Oklahoma.
HOLLADAY, CHILTON & DEGIUSTI LAW FIRM, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
LA BAGUETTE CORPORATION, Norman, Oklahoma.
