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PAMELA MAURER

ART and DESIGN

CURRICULUM VITAE

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PAMELA MAURER

Chicago, IL

719.651.3597

pamelarmaurer@gmail.com

www.pamelamaurer.com

 

SELECTED CURRICULUM VITAE

 

 

2022

EXHIBITION/SCREENING

‘Staff Picks’ 3D experiential installation/asynchronous, qr driven video experience.

Official Selection for ‘What is Love?’ juried group show. Juror: Chantala Kommanivanh. Arc Gallery, Chicago, IL. 2.4.2022 

 

‘LUV IS MDTATN (love is meditation)’ music video single for HLDAY MAGIK

Scream it off Screen Film Festival official selection. Parkway Theatre, Minneapolis, MN Screened 2.4.2022

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COMMISSION

JARABE restaurant interior installation

Redesign and reconceptualization of interactive restaurant environments including: custom paintings, murals, finishes, interior and exterior furniture and fixture design and execution, styling, menu design, concept package for further openings,etc. Opening March 2022. 

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2021

 

PERFORMANCE

HLDAY MAGIK solo performance and live scoring/screening of ‘MUSIC 4 UR EARS’ visual album

Comfort Station. Chicago, IL/Online. 10.4.2021.

 

EXHIBITION/SCREENING

‘BLACKOUT EASTER LIVE! PERFORMANCE ART IMPROVISATION!’ video documentation for performance artists Jimbo Easter and Mac Blackout at Uncle Art 

Self Released. Watch party and premiere. Online. 10.28.2021. 

 

‘WHO KNOWS?’ music video single for baby money and the down payments

Self Released. Watch party and premiere. Online. 10.1.2021. 

Scream It Off Screen Film Festival official selection. 

 

‘I Love You, I Miss You, I’m Sorry’ triptych mural commissioned by Uncle Art Gallery

Performative mural commission for Uncle Art Gallery’s outdoor gallery space. 

 

‘QUIET YEAR’ music video single for HLADY MAGIK (in collaboration with Rice Master Yen)

Self Released. Watch party and premiere. Online. 8.22.2021.

 

‘Latchkey/Snow Daze 1995’ 3D experiential installation and audio/video companion piece 

Official selection for ‘Off The Wall’ juried group exhibition at Side Street Studio Arts/Gallery in Elgin, IL. 8.1.2021

 

‘ASHLAND’ music video single for HLADY MAGIK (in collaboration with Rice Master Yen)

Self Released. Watch party and premiere. Online. 7.5.2021.

 

‘QUIET YEAR’ music video single for HLADY MAGIK (in collaboration with Rice Master Yen)

Self Released. Watch party and premiere. Online. 6.26.2021.

 

‘YOU ARE A FLOWER!’ music video single for baby money

Self Released. Watch party and premiere. Online. 5.7.2021.

 

‘LUV IS MDTATN (love is meditation)’ music video single for HLDAY MAGIK

Scream it off Screen Film Festival official selection. Minneapolis, MN / Online. Screened 5.7.2021.

 

‘BLINK’ micro short film

  • Official selection/quarter finalist for Aims Virtual Vertical Film Festival. Screened 04.23.2021. Greeley CO / Online.

  • Official selection Gutterbliss Temporary Testival. Online.Screened 4/14/2021.

 

‘UR-GENCY (urgency)’ music video single for HLDAY MAGIK

Third Estate Art, Quaranzine III (virtual gallery exhibition/group show.) Chicago, IL / Online.

Opened April 4, 2021. 

 

‘DO THE NEON SLD (do the neon slide)’ music video single for HLDAY MAGIK
Scream it off Screen Film Festival official selection. Minneapolis, MN / Online. Screened 4.2.21.

 

‘MUSIC 4 UR EARS (music for your ears)’ visual album for HLDAY MAGIK

Livestream from the Hideout Inn. Chicago, IL / Online. 2.13.2021.  

 

PUBLICATION

‘WELCOME FRESHMEN’ digital album by baby money and the down payments.

Self Published. Online. 10.1.2021. 

 

‘QUIET YEAR’ digital album by HLDAY MAGIK (prod. Rice Master Yen)

Self Published. Online. 10.4.2021.

 

‘YOU ARE A FLOWER!’ digital audio single by baby money and the down payments

Self Published. Online. 5.7.2021. 

 

‘MUSIC 4 UR EARS - DEMOS FROM THE LAUNDORAMA’ digital album by HLDAY MAGIK

Self Published. Online. 4.2.2021. 

 

‘MUSIC 4 UR EARS’ (music for your ears) digital album and cassette tape by HLDAY MAGIK

Midwest Action. Chicago, IL / Online. 2.14.2021. 

 

MEDIA

‘LUV IS MDTATN’ (love is meditation) audio single

Featured in Audiofemme playlist and write up by Jess Roti ‘PLAYING CHICAGO: 15 Songs to Usher in Spring.’ Chicago, IL / Online. Mar 9, 2021. 


‘OH, BOY!’ audio single

Theme song for ‘Hookup State Of Mind’ podcast season two and playlist. Original theme song, ‘Oh, Boy!’ Chicago, IL / Online. 1.31.2021.

 

PODCAST INTERVIEW featured guest/curator

-‘Rock in Chicago’ Episode 1, hosted by Erik Vecchione. Featured Artist and Guest Curator. Chicago, IL / Online. May 16, 2021.

-’Hello I Am Human’ Episode 1, hosted by Sarah Neczwid. Desplaines, IL / Online. Aired March 23, 2021.

-‘Speaking in Songues: Pamela Maurer (Baby Money, HLDAY MAGIK)’ hosted by Jeff Julian. Chicago, IL/Online. 4.2 2021.

-‘LP’s Happy Hour’ live interview from Hideout Inn. Hosted by Lawrence Peters. Chicago, IL / Online. 3.26.2021.

 

AWARDS/GRANTS

‘MUSIC 4 UR EARS’

Best of 2021: 9 Local Releases, Rock In Chicago Official, Curated by Eric Oldman. 12.29.2021

 

ALLIES FOR COMMUNITY BUSINESS, creative workers assistance program grant

Department of Cultural Affairs and Allies for Community Business Grant  Awardee as part of the Creative Workers Assistance Program for recognition as an independent artist and creative practitioner in the city of Chicago.  

 

2020

 

PERFORMANCE

BABY MONEY solo performance

Midwest Action Spring Showcase Livestream. Chicago, IL/Online. 4.4.2020.

 

EXHIBITION

‘BAD BOY, BILLY CORGI!’ video and theme song

Teaser trailer and original song for ‘Bad Boy, Billy Corgi’ comic zine. Online.

Premiered 12.4.2020. 

 

PUBLICATION

BAD BOY, BILLY CORGI! SERIES ONE - 7 episode serial zine 

Original 7 issue comic micro-zine (writing, illustration, replication), bound with custom O Ring, and ‘Billy Bucks’ faux currency (illustration/printmaking. Self Published. Chicago, IL.

Released 12.4.2020. 

 

COMMISSION

GUINOT SPA CONCEPT/ SALON DUO redesign and styling

Redesign and restyling of Salon Duo’s spa area per Guinot brand specifications and client brief. Chicago, IL. Oct. 2020. 

 

MEDIA

‘ONE SONG AT HOME WITH BABY MONEY’ livestream video performance series

Guest Segment on ‘Video Rodeo’ ep. 3-5, hosted by ‘Hello It’s Hobert.’ Chicago, IL/Online. Performances in order: ‘Lightning’ 4.9.2020, ‘Urgency’ 4.23.2020, ‘I Love Your Heart’ 5.7.2020.  

 

OH, BOY! audio single

Theme song for ‘Hookup State Of Mind’ podcast season one and playlist. Original theme song, ‘Oh, Boy!’ Chicago, IL/Online. 3.17.2020.

 

Baby Money and the Down Payments guest appearance/featured performance

‘Hello, it’s Hobert!’ Episode 2: ‘Work.’ CANTV/Chicago, IL. Aired 2.13.2020.

 

AWARD

ANDY WARHOL FROM A-Z AND BACK AGAIN ‘project windows’ installation 

Designer and Artist, winner of ‘Editors Choice’ and ‘Most Lavish’ awards from Michigan Ave Magazine/Art Institute Chicago (Project Windows). Designed and created for Kehoe Designs at the Blackstone Hotel. Chicago, IL. Oct 2020-Jan 2021.

 

2019

 

EXHIBITION

BIXBEE BACKPACK pop up store and experiential installation

Styling, design and fabrication of custom furniture, sculptures, props and photo-ops per client brief. Consulting designer during initial ideation and refresh/redesign of several interior concepts and the retail space for Bixbee and Kehoe Designs. Chicago, IL. Opened June, 2019.

 

PERFORMANCE

Baby Money & The Down Payments (full band)

 

Baby Money (solo)

 

PUBLICATION

‘Affairs to Remember’ photos and interview by Laura Hine

Modern Luxury Chicago Social Magazine November ‘19. Holiday Inspired dining/entertaining Design and Concept for Kehoe Design. (Print/Digital) Chicago, IL/Online. 10.25.2019. 

 

‘COLORFUL BLACKOUT’ vinyl record/digital album by romancoke
Vocalist and piano contributions on ‘We’re Okay’ and ‘New Orleans.’ Chicago, IL. 10.31.2019.

 

‘THIS IS WHAT THE LIVING DO’ cd/digital album by Fauvely

Backing Vocalist on "Good News" and "These Dreams of Mine" Chicago, IL/Online. 5.17.2019.

 

COMMISSION

JARABE restaurant interior

Expansion and new concept for interior environment of restaurant, including custom furniture, finishes, wallpaper installation, styling,etc. Chicago, IL. Opened November 2019.  

 

MEDIA

MWA (MIDWEST ACTION) LIVE SESSIONS: digital series, featured artist

 “Remember Me” by Baby Money. Solo performance and write up by Alyssa Welch.

Midwest Action. Chicago, IL / Online. 4.19.2019. 

 

‘LOCAL SOUNDS’ series, chicago tribune column/interview 

‘Baby Money, all epic, futuristic and bustling with creativity, is not at all interested in playing it safe’ by Britt Julios. Chicago Tribune (Print/Digital). Chicago, IL / Online. 3.7.2019. 

 

BABY MONEY AND THE DOWN PAYMENTS live performance review

Chicago Crowd Surfer Issue #46. Online. 3.7.2019. 

 

2018

 

EXHIBITIONS/SCREENINGS

I MISS YOU music video single for baby money and the down payments

Self Released. Online. Watch party and premiere, 11.22.2018.  

 

‘ANTARCTIC DINOSAURS’ preparator mount maker

Developed by the Field Museum of Natural History in partnership with the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, Discovery Place – Charlotte, NC, and the Natural History Museum of Utah. Documented specimens, created templates for mounts, and photographed and inventoried the entire show catalogue. Created in case furniture and custom mounts for a range of artifacts and specimens. Chicago, IL. Opened 6.15.2018.

 

PERFORMANCE

Baby Money & The Down Payments (full band)

  • Fundraiser for the Night Ministry with Blind Adam and the Federal League. Chop Shop. Chicago, IL. 12.22.2018. 

  • With the Dyes/Willow Canyon. Montrose Saloon* (live performance segments filmed for/appear on ‘Hello It’s Hobert’ on CanTV). Chicago, IL. 12.1.2018. 

  • With The Differents/The Safes. Lincoln hall + Schubas (Schubas). Chicago, IL. 11.21.2018. 

  • With The Catcalls / Chris Shrift and the Rock n Roll Boys. Lion’s Lair. Denver, CO. 11.4.2018.

  • With The Woggles / Barrence Whitfield. Reggies. Chicago, IL. 9.1.2018. 

  • Chill AF comedy showcase. Second City. Musical artist feature.Chicago, IL. 8.4.2018.  

  • With Beams / Little Church. Empty Bottle. Chicago, IL. 4.13.2018. 

  • With Imaginary Tricks, Mint Mile,Greg :O. Subterranean. Chicago, IL. 3.16.2018. 

 

Baby Money (solo)

 

PUBLICATION

ASIDE/BSIDE digital audio ep by baby money and the down payments

Self Published. Online. 11.22.2018.

 

MEDIA/SERVICE

‘DON’T PANIC’ interview video and audio single by baby money

Written and recorded for Sing Me a Story foundation at Subterranean. Chicago, IL / Online. 3.16.2018. 

 

2017

 

EXHIBITION

‘ANCIENT MEDITERRANEAN CULTURES IN CONTACT’ preparator, mount maker

Documented artifacts and objects, created templates, mounts, in case furniture. Installed and deinstalled. Chicago, IL. Opened 10.20.2017.

 

‘SPECIMENS: UNLOCKING THE SECRET OF LIFE’ preparator, mount maker

Documented specimens, created templates, storage and display mounts, frames, and in case furniture. Installed and deinstalled. Chicago, IL. Opened 3.8.2017.

 

PERFORMANCE

Baby Money & The Down Payments (full band)

 

Baby Money (solo)

 

PUBLICATION

SHY-CITY VOL.2 PILLAR / SHY-CITY VOL. 3 PRISM box set/ digital album/poster design

Original album replicated on 2 cassettes, with companion mini graphic novel, wrapped in o-ring custom packaging. Midwest Action. Chicago, IL. 12.1.2017. 

 

SHY-CITY #4EVA ILLUSTRATED TAROT DECK

Original silkscreen illustration reproduced by Don Picton and distributed by Midwest Action. Chicago, IL/Online. 12.1.2017. 

 

HOT BLOODED WOMAN (48RPM VERSION) audio single by baby money

Self Released. CIncinnati, OH/Chicago, IL/Online. 1.28.2017.

 

MEDIA

‘REMEMBER ME’ live video performance by baby money and the down payments

Full band performance live at DZ Records/DZ Fest. Hickory Hills, IL. Recorded 7.8.2017.

 

2016

 

PERFORMANCE

Baby Money & The Down Payments (full band)

  • CHIRP welcomes Seratones / The Evening Attraction / Baby Money. Empty Bottle. Chicago, IL. 10.7.2016.

  • MidPoint Music Festival Eli’s BBQ Stage. 9.24.2016. Cincinnati, OH. 

  • With Blaire Alise & The Bombshells, Natalie G Alford. Beat Kitchen. Chicago, IL. 8.24.2016. 

  • Papa Kahn Fest. Chicago, IL. 7.31.2016. 

  • With High Waisted, Dude Same, Sports Boyfriend. Subterranean. Chicago, IL. 7.5.2016. 

  • In studio performance. DZ Records. Hickory Hills, IL. 5.1.2016. 

  • CHIRP Night at the Whistler Featured Artist with Former New York Mayor. The Whistler. Chicago, IL. 2.21.2016. 

  • EP Release Party with the Bribes, Big Joy. Hideout Inn. Chicago, IL. 2.4.2016. 

 

PUBLICATION

SHY-CITY VOL. 1: PYRAMID 3 part micro zine series

Self Published. Chicago, IL. 12.24.2016. 

 

SHY-CITY VOL. 1: PYRAMID digital ep by baby money (feat. the bribes)

Recorded by Jamie Fillmore at Burn the Furniture Records/ Mixed by Jon San Paolo (Electrical Audio)/ Mastered by Mike Hagler at Kingsize Sound Labs. Self released. 2.4.2016.  Chicago, IL.

 

COMMISSION

SPECIAL OBJECTS designer and artist, lookingglass theatre 2015-2016 season

As a subcontractor of the costume and props shops, I was tasked with designing and creating functional, wearable art objects that bridged the gap between costumes, props, and scenery. Productions: ‘Thaddeus and Slocum: A Vaudeville Adventure,’ and ‘Treasure Island (in partnership with Berkeley Repertory Theatre.) Chicago, IL / Berkeley, CA.  

 

MEDIA

BABY MONEY INTERVIEW’ featured guest on CHIRP radio

Interview by Amanda Roscoe Mayo. July 16 2016. CHIRP radio, 107.9. Chicago, IL.

 

PLAYLIST baby money and the down payments, shy-city vol. 1: pyramid

MidPoint Music Festival Playlist 2016: ‘Oh, Boy!’ ‘Do You Want My Love or Do You Want My Money?’ ‘I’m Sorry for You’ 10 Aug 2016. CIncinnati, OH.

 

‘ST. THERESE’ live video performance by baby money and the down payments

Full band performance live at DZ Records. Recorded 4.30.2016. Hickory Hills, IL. 

 

2015

 

PERFORMANCE

Baby Money & The Down Payments (full band)

  • With Dead Flowers, the Bribes. Subterranean. Chicago, IL. 4.25.2015. 

  • With The Bribes/ Kangaroo / Honey Hole Johnson. Empty Bottle. Chicago, IL. 1.19.2015. 

 

Baby Money & The Down Payments (solo)

  • CHIRP Night at the Whistler. With the Need and the Night. Chicago, IL. 2.9.2015.

  • With Donnie Biggins. Fitzgerald’s Nightclub. Berwyn, IL. 1.9.2015.

  • Arts and Drafts 4 festival. Solo performance and poster design. Auxiliary Arts Center. 5.19.2015. 

 

SCREENING

‘BYE AND BYE’ video single for baby money and the down payments 

Self published. Watch party and premiere, 5.7.2015. Chicago, IL / Online.

 

COMMISSION

‘MARBLE, GA’ by duplicity ensemble and baby money

  • I conceived and created the original concept, design, script, and score for this full length musical play about the Georgia Guidestones and contemporary spirituality. This work was commissioned for the Chicago Musical Theatre Festival at the Den Theatre, and developed with Duplicity Ensemble. 7.4.2015. Chicago, IL. 

  • Solo performance for Chicago Musical Theatre Festival preview. Original compositions excerpted from ‘Marble, GA.’ Call Bar. Chicago, IL. 6.26.2015.   

 

SPECIAL OBJECTS designer and artist, lookingglass theatre 2014-2015 season

As a subcontractor of the costume and props shops, I was tasked with designing and creating functional, wearable art objects that bridged the gap between costumes, props, and scenery. Productions: ‘Moby Dick,’ ‘Title and Deed,’ ‘Lookingglass Alice,’ and ‘Death Tax.’  

 

MEDIA

‘JUG BAND HOKUM’ appears as self 

Appears in ‘Jug Band Hokum’ documentary directed by Jack Norton. Washboard/Vocals//Guest Member of Deep Fried Pickle Project. Minneapolis, MN. Released April 25 2015.

 

2014

 

PERFORMANCE

Baby Money & The Down Payments (full band)

  • with Lydia Loveless, the Girls! At Lincoln Hall + Schubas (Lincoln Hall).  Chicago, IL. 11.29.2014.

  • With Dry the River and Nathaniel Rateliff. Lincoln Hall + Schubas (Schubas). 10.30.2014. Chicago, IL. Oct 30, 2014.

  • With Marian Michael. Hungry Brain. Chicago, IL. 6.16.2014.

  • Album Release Party with The Bribes / Kory Quinn. The Hideout Inn. Chicago, IL. 5.30.2014.

  • Pre-Release Party with Young Heirlooms / Molly Sullivan. Southgate House Revival.  Newport, KY. 5.23.2014.

 

Baby Money & The Down Payments (solo)

  • Al Schorch, Kory Quinn, Salmonella, Star Little Orchestra. Hideout Inn. Chicago, IL. 12.26.2014. 

  • Live! At Motr Pub. Cincinnati, OH. 1.27.2014.

 

EXHIBITION

‘THE BETTER PART’ drawing, ink on vellum, group show

‘For A Better World 2014: Poems and Drawings on Peace and Justice.’ Curated by Saad Ghosn. ‘The Better Part’ drawing was commissioned in response to/partnered with poems 'Gynandromorph’ by Elese Daniel and ‘I Still Have Sexual Feelings For Women’ by Megan Moore. The Art Academy of Cincinnati, OH. Opened May 20, 2014.

 

PUBLICATION

‘MILK & HONEY’ audio single by baby money and the down payments

Self Released. 11.7.2014. Chicago, IL / Online.

 

‘IN MEMORY OF JOHN DOE’ cd and full album by baby money and the down payments

Self Released. 5.30.2014. Chicago, IL / Online. 

 

COMMISSION

‘I HAVE BEEN TO THE WILD WOOD’ musical curation, original composition and design

Commissioned by Duplicity Ensemble Theatre for the Chicago Musical Theatre Festival. The Den Theatre. Opened 6.14.2014. Chicago, IL. 

 

‘BELLBOYS, BEARS, AND BAGGAGE’ special objects designer and artist

For Redmoon Theatre’s Spring Spectacle. Directed and Conceived by Blake Montgomery. 5.19.2014.

 

MEDIA

‘PITTSBURGH’ by BABY MONEY, FIRST TIME: FIRST IMPRESSION 

original story, featured guest 

‘First Time’ storytelling event and podcast. Curated and hosted by CHIRP radio and Jen Sodini. Recorded live at Martyrs 7.9.2014. Chicago, IL / Online.

 

2013

 

PERFORMANCES

Baby Money (solo)

  • Daughters of the Midwest Showcase (solo performance and illustrated poster/print). Motr Pub. Cincinnati, OH. Holiday Ed. 12.18.2013. Full collective showcase 9.1.2013.

 

PUBLICATIONS

‘LIL RED VINYL’ and ‘MOVERS! SHAKERS! MONEY MAKERS!’ multimedia album by baby money and the bad investments

Self released EP with companion art-package / ‘listening party’ containing a usb hard drive with 2 videos and 7 song audio album, self published collaborative zine (curator/collage/illustration), printed and hand folded packaging (silk screen and illustration, video, audio, collage). Chicago, IL. 5.3.2013. 

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