ABOUT THE ARTIST:

As a multimedia renaissance artist, Tom Sepe's passion for performance began in the Moraga Playhouse where he performed numerous rolls from age five to thirteen. Initially attending the University of California at Santa Barbara to pursue a Physics Major, he graduated with a self-designed Bachelor of Arts in Performance Art from the prestigious College of Creative Studies. He has (been?) trained in Modern Dance, Ballet, Capoeria and Contact Improvisation. Since 1995 he has performed in the S.F. Bay Area and abroad with APSARA, Mystic Family Circus, El Circo, Earth Circus and Xeno. In addition, he has developed a custom fabrication business and welded large-scale metal sculptures, stilts, Art Cars, and crazy contraptions designed to invigorate community and sustainability. In his spare time, Tom films and edits video shorts about farms, artists, and world-record breaking bio-diesel motorcycles.

PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE:

2001-Present "APSARA" ~ Producer / Director/ Performer ~ Nouveau Circus Troupe. Clients include Sony, Red Bull, Cirque De Soleil, Bill Graham Presents, Burning Man, and numerous west coast music and art festivals. San Francisco, CA, http://apsaralivingart.org

1999-Present "Mystic Family Circus" ~Performer / Producer / Director ~ S.F., CA

2008 "Dracul: Prince of Fire" ~Zombie Dancer~ Fire Ballet at The Crucible Oakland, CA, Director: Michael Sturtz

2003-2005 "Circo Zero" ~Stilt-walker / Van Driver / Stagehand~ San Fancisco, CA, Director: Keith Hennessey

1995-1996 "Contraband Dance Company" ~Visual Intern & Installation Artist~ San Francisco, CA, Director: Sara Shelton Man

1994 "Vertical Erosions" ~Dancer~ International Dance Festival Prague, Czech Republic, Choreography: Alice Condadina

ART CARS:

2007, "Whirlygig Emoto," Steampunk inspired electric motorcycle with working steam-boiler.

2003, "White Dragon Firetruck," 1960 International Open Cab Firetruck converted to parade / festival vehicle with dance/performance platform on the rear.

2002, "Runamock Fishvan," 1970's RV stripped to the frame and rebuilt as a giant silver fish with observation deck, sound system and karaoke machine.

EDUCATION:

·    BA, Creative Studies - Art & Performance, U.C.S.B (1989 - 1994)

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·    Independent Study - Digital Production Studio & Visual Effects, Academy of Art College (1996 - 1997)

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AWARDS AND HONORS:

2008, Make Magazine Editor's Choice Blue Ribbon, SF, CA
1994, Dick Dunlap Performance Award, Santa Barbara, CA
1993, National Foundation For Advancement of the Arts, Moraga, C

WORK EXPERIENCE:

2003 – Present; The Crucible, Teacher, Multi-Disciplinary Arts, Video Producer, Oakland, Ca
Taught "How To Build an Art Car", Stilt-walking, Fire-Breathing and Fire Eating. Produced 10 minute mini-documentary on world-record-breaking biodiesel motorcycle. Produced numerous short promotional videos.

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1995 – Present;  Tom Sepe Productions, Fabricator, San Francisco Ca (1995 - Present)
Custom built and installed furniture and fixtures for private clients; Red Bull, Cafe Gratitude, Awaken Cafe, GOOD Magazine.

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2003 – Present; XIAN Productions, Assistant Metal Artist / Fabricator, Berkeley, CA
Metal Fabrication and Consultation on creating and installing large scale metal sculptures at public spaces, events and festivals; Coachella Music Festival, Burning Man, SF City Hall, Crucible's Fire Arts Festival.

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1997 – 1999;  Nash Bridges Productions, Inc., Freelance Graphic Designer, SF, CA
Design and produce logos, signage, products, posters and other visual elements, including neon signs, steel cutouts, and billboards for the set of prime-time broadcast television series.

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REFERENCES:

Christine Kristen, Art Curator
Burning Man, LLC.
bee@newzonia.com
tel: 415-648-6840

Michael Sturtz, Founder / Executive Director
The Crucible
michael@thecrucible.org
tel: 510-444-0919 X101

Keith Hennessey, Director
Circo Zero
415-846-2273
keith@circozero.org