About Jake

Artist Statement

I am driven to create the expression of my feelings, which are charged with intensity. My goal is to catapult my thoughts in an abstract and extremely raw visual representation.

My thoughts and observations at times are controversial—I want to remain fearless in my portrayal. I choose to take the risk that my art may be disturbing for the viewer—I hope to provoke emotion and thought for those who view my work.

I enjoy working in a multi-media format. I attempt to remain limitless with what I utilize. My passion and vision is to continue to forge boldly into dramatic and expressive works of art.

Experience

Silver Pictures Internship

• Read & analyze scripts, provide coverage and recommendations for potential projects

• Handle multiple administrative duties including covering reception desk and handling multi-line phone/paging system

• Act as a secondary assistant to four development executives

• Complete list of daily tasks including restocking supplies and delivering mail

ArtLA Director of Merchandising

• Create promotional videos for all sponsors and presentations

• Design multiple pages of www.ArtLA.com & upcoming campaign flyers

“True Harmony” by Carol Alt Promotional Web Video

• Production Designer/handled all set design

495 Productions “Jersey Shore” Season 5

• Production Assistant

T Group Productions for The History Channel “Invention USA”, Episode “JetWet”

• Production Assistant

Skanz QR Code Video Shoot

• Worked with Producer to communicate instructions to all extras

• Production Assistant on set responsible for handling and assembling props

Syracuse University Newhouse School of Public Communications

• Internship with Electronic Media Communications department

• Traveled with crew to film multiple documentaries at local businesses and schools

• Hands on work with camera, lighting, and sound equipment

Education

Syracuse University – Syracuse, NY
Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree, May 2011
College of Visual and Performing Arts, School of Art and Design

New York Film Academy - New York, NY
Experience in editing, directing, lighting, sound design, managed budget and production schedule for multiple short films

Santa Reparata International School of Art – Florence, Italy
Acquired advanced skills developing images with 35 mm Nikon F-Series
Gained abundant knowledge of Italian works of art, fashion, and culture

2008 – 2010

www.JakeCouri.com

• Created web-based clothing company after completion of freshman year at Syracuse University

• Featured clothing in multiple fashion shows and sold clothing in multiple retail establishments

• Written about in local magazines and newspapers