Artist Dossier

Anna Corso

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Education

2025 BFA (Pending) in Painting, Art History Minor Herron School of Art and Design,     Indiana University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN

Group Exhibition Record

2025 Blended Colors, Marsh Gallery, Herron school of Art and Design,

Indianapolis, IN

National Society of Arts and Letters 2025 Visual Arts Competition + 

Exhibition, Fourth and Rogers Center for Contemporary Arts,   Bloomington, IN

Look/Hear Undergraduate Show, Eskenazi Fine Arts Center, Indianapolis, IN

2024                        Pop Surrealism Art Exhibition, Blue Koi Online Gallery

Barnes and Thornburg Art Show, Barnes and Thornburg, Indianapolis, IN

Identity, SalesForce Tower, Indianapolis, IN

Best of You, Garfield Park Arts Center, Indianapolis, IN

Not Your Grandma’s; a Celebration of Sweet Nostalgia, Mystery Fun Club, Indianapolis, IN

Americana, Garfield Park Arts Center, Indianapolis, IN

           Industry Baby, Garfield Park Arts Center, Indianapolis, IN

           CHROMA, Indianapolis Arts Center, Indianapolis, IN

Representations of the Self, Cultural Arts Gallery, Indiana University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN

2023                        Legacy Matters, Kokomo High School Gallery, Kokomo, IN

2022                        Legacy Matters, Kokomo High School Gallery, Kokomo, IN

Fresh, Eskenazi Fine Arts Center, IUI Herron School of Art and Design, Indianapolis, IN

Grants and Awards

2024                        Pop Surrealism Honorable Mention

Paul Zimmerman Memorial Endowment Scholarship           

Bibliography

Print Media

Shannon Kucaj, Monica Simmons, “Vol. 51 No. 2 (2022): Fall,” Genesis,   January 24, 2023

Technical Abilities

Proficient in basic Woodshop Power Tools, Oils, Acrylics, Watercolors, Oil Pastels, Charcoal, Graphite, Cold and Hot Metal Forging, Procreate

Resume

Education

Herron School of Art and Design                                   Expected Graduation: Dec 2025

Indiana University Indianapolis (IUI), Indianapolis, IN

·  Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting, minor in Art History

Creative Experience

Freelance Artist                                                                                            2021-Present

·  Created commissioned artwork exploring themes relevant to the client,   

            developing strong project management skills.

·  Exhibited in local art shows and featured in Genesis Magazine.

·  Managed production schedules and ensured timely delivery of art products while 

            providing excellent customer service at Indy Gay Markets.

·  Collaborated with curators and engaged with audiences to discuss artistic    

            concepts.

Work Experience

Goodwill of Central and Southern Indiana                                May 2022-September 2023

Cashier/ Production/Trainer                                                                                     Kokomo, IN

· Trained and mentored new employees in customer service, cash handling, and product processing.

· Managed inventory and maintained a clean, organized sales floor, enhancing visual presentation skills.

· Surpassed daily quotas while rotating inventory and assisting customers at the cash register.

Kristie Wright School of Dance                                                  September 2016-May 2021

Student Volunteer                                                                                           Logansport, IN

· Assisted in teaching ballet, tap, and jazz to children ages 2-8, creating a positive learning environment.

· Helped children develop motor skills and confidence through dance instruction and creative engagement.

· Organized activities using music and toys to make lessons fun and engaging for young students.

Skills

·  Creative: Conceptual Development, Artistic Storytelling, Exhibition Curation,

·  Professional: Client management, public speaking, team training, organization, project management

Artist Bio

Anna Corso is a contemporary oil painter whose work aims to evoke nostalgia and explore the nuances of personal and cultural memory. Often inspired by collaging, they juxtapose playful colors with deeper emotional themes, addressing personal issues and experiences. Currently pursuing their BFA at the Herron School of Art and Design, Anna has already made their mark in the Indianapolis art scene by exhibiting in several shows. As they continue to refine their technical skills, Anna is also focused on expanding their ability to communicate the ideas behind their work. Their goals include evolving their style and using their art to spark meaningful conversations surrounding gender norms and how pop culture affects public opinion.

Artist Statement

Being born as a woman means you are often pressured to perform by hiding your true self, whether that be through physical appearance or through mindset.  My recent body of work investigates how assigned female at birth (AFAB) people navigate the social landscape of the 21st century. Taking into context misogyny, social media, and other pertinent social issues, my oil paintings often feature a subject that metaphorically and sometimes physically represents myself in this world. I strive to connect women’s issues from the beginning of time to now, as well as communicate my own personal body image and experiences through the lens of the digital age.