Where Are They Now?

Lacoste

Martin Kalfs lives in Los Angeles, Calif., and is a freelance filmmaker. He writes, "I've mixed sound for a TV pilot as well as four episodes of Punk'd. Now I'm working on a feature film in the horror genre."

Terrence Kellerman lives in New York, N.Y., and is a digital production associate for the Museum of Modern Art. He writes, "I have also designed and developed for the market a magnetic bracelet that is now selling very well at the MoMA Design Stores." His Web site is www.DYNOMIGHTY.com.

Irene Kelly is a children's book author and illustrator. She has published two children's books and has two more under contract. Kelly lives in Maplewood, N.J., with her husband, Jeffrey, and their children, Derek (December 1989) and Lucy (March 1993).

James Keul (SCAD: B.F.A., painting, 2003) lives in Brooklyn, N.Y., and is registrar and painter with the Art Students League of New York, an art school in Manhattan where he works, draws and paints every day. Keul will have a show of paintings at the Kirby Gallery in Roxboro, N.C., for the month of March.

Benny Kline lives in New York, N.Y., and is pleased to announce the launch of his new business venture, an online designer toy store run by himself and his wife, Stephanie. Visit him at www.tenacioustoys.com. He writes, "We have been working very hard to pull it together!"

Ahni Kruger wrote, "Busy year teaching at both Drew and Montclair Universities. Looking forward to a trip back to France in June with my son, Jacob, and honing my waterskiing techniques later this summer in Maine." (updated 05/03/09)

Beth Anne Krynicki lives in East Greenwich, R.I., and is a designer for Di Leonardo International, a design firm for five-star hotels worldwide.

Evelyn Lafave McCarthy (studio art and art history, 1992) wrote, "I continue to paint large scale abstract landscapes, and sometimes more naturalistic landscape images from travels to the Georgian Bay, Yellowstone and the Tetons."

BingKun "Jackie" Lai lives in Elmhurst, N.Y.

Jennifer (Lapidus) Ferrari-Adler lives in Brooklyn, N.Y., and will release her first book, "Alone in the Kitchen With an Eggplant," a collection of essays on cooking for one and dining alone. It will be published by Riverhead Books Summer 2007 under her married name, Jenni Ferrari-Adler. She can be reached at jennilapidus@hotmail.com.

Maria Lee lives in Tucson, Ariz., and is a part-time museum technician for the National Parks Service Western Archeological and Conservation Center as well as an adjunct art instructor at Pima Community College. Kathryn Leonard wrote, "I recently competed my first book illustration project entitled 'Bandit and Hadji, The Butterly Beach Party', a colorful children's book that has a moral of acceptance." (posted 09/23/08)

Lynn Rose Light lives in New Orleans, La., and is a self-employed children's art teacher. She writes, "I am now showing my French landscapes with Martins Gallery, Jackson, Miss., and Avignon House with Giselle Conick in New Orleans. This is in keeping with the New Orleans-French connection."

Cheryl Lobe-Therias lives in France with her husband, Philippe. She writes, "After finishing the Lacoste program I went on to get a B.F.A. from the Emily Carr Institute of Art in Vancouver, Canada, and later a Masters of Science for teachers at Pace University in New York. I am presently teaching through the Association 'To the Artists Attic' in Venice, France."

Sindy Lutz continues to show her work in exhibitions throughout New York City.

Angela Manno was featured in an article in the June 2009 issue of Art Calendar. The article discusses Manno's Community Supported Art program. Read the article online and visit Manno's Web site. (updated 05/18/09)

Sara (Marks) Chabot is a mental health therapist and art therapist for Life Works North West. She writes, "Jamison Chabot and I were married in California in May 2000. We relocated to Portland, Ore., purchased a home, and live with our two cats, bird and fish. The advertising market and illustration demand is rising by leaps and bounds in this region. We love it here and plan to stay in this part of the country indefinitely."

Charles Matson Lume wrote, "Sarah Erickson (Summer Lacoste, 1991) and I married in 1996. We live in St. Paul, Minnesota with our two-year old daughter, Helena. Sarah is a freelance oboist and I teach painting, drawing, and aesthetics at the University of Wisconsin-Stout. My own art is ephemeral in nature and addresses issues of light, beauty, and our disposable culture. My installations have been exhibited national and internationally."

Meredith McKenzie-Alcus lives in Venice, Calif., and is a stay-at-home mother to her children, McKenzie (1991), Katahdin (1994) and Noah (1997). She writes, "I spent a fall semester in Lacoste back in 1980 when it was part of Sarah Lawrence. It was a magical experience and Lacoste and the surrounding countryside have always had a special place in my heart."

Skye McNeill lives in Seattle, Wash., and is a self-employed artist doing portraits, murals, photography and graphic design. She writes, "I am currently moving and traveling frequently, though trying to set some roots in Seattle, Wash. I've been doing various portrait and mural commissions, and working as a live artist at the Seattle Art Museum from time to time. Current thoughts are on attending graduate school, and returning to France as soon as possible!"

Armon Means lives in Nashville, Tenn., with his wife, Melissa. He is an adjunct professor of photography at Belmont University. He writes, "I am also exhibiting my photography regularly in the Nashville area and curating exhibits on a regular basis for independent galleries and a local college."

John Mendicino lives in Dunwoody, Ga., with his wife, Stephanie, and his children, Miranda and Dylan. He is vice president of Credit Suisse First Boston, an investment banking company.

Mike Merica is finishing a degree in bio-med electronics and will attend graduate school in Arizona, working toward a behavior medicine degree. He writes, "I look forward to touching base again with others."

Elizabeth "Liz" Miller (SCAD: B.F.A., video/film, 2003) lives in Savannah, Ga., and is director of production for RETV, Real Estate Television, in Bluffton, S.C.

Kim Miller lives in Summerland, Calif., and is a self-employed fine artist and painter.

Tabitha Monet lives in Spring, Texas, with her husband, Todd, and their six dogs. Monet is a singer/songwriter, performing professionally in the U.S., Thailand, Japan and South Korea. She completed her first indie album, "Adventures of Me&Me" in January 2004. To hear more, visit http://www.tabrocks.com.

Ashley (Hunt) Moody (SCAD: B.F.A., photography, 2003) lives in Spartanburg, S.C., with her husband, Taylor. She is an art/photographer teacher at Carver Junior High School.

Meredith Moore wrote, "I have been working and living in Dallas for four years now. A year ago I left the commercial photography feild to work in the non-profit world in a quest to make a difference in the world. Habitat for Humanity and I made a perfect match. I work with some of the industry's best in a very 'agency' type environment but with a non-profit heart and budget. It is wonderful and I wouldn't give it up for the world. All that I learned at SCAD is so applicable to everything I do. Even the knowledge that I gained while I was in Lacoste studying urban form and design has been applied. Who knew?" (updated 12/20/08)

Eric Montoya lives in Indonesia with his wife, Betty. He is director of design and manufacturing for Via Motif, an interior and product design company. He writes, "I had a lucid dream last night that I was visiting Bernard Pfriem in his studio...he was preparing for an exhibition of drawings and had invited me to take a look. What I visualized during this visit with Bernard in my dream was so inspiring that I've been thinking of it all day today. This prompted me to find the Web site. The summer of 1977 was a turning point in my life, some of the experiences I had in Lacoste that summer are as vivid now in my mind as the incredible dream I experienced last night. The summer of 1977 was magical for me and in a magical place, Lacoste. To Bernard and all the people who were there to share this time, thank you, I'll never forget."

Justine "Tina" Murray is a networking consultant with Wachovia Corporation. She lives in Huntersville, N.C., with her husband, Bill, and their daughter, Stephany (November 2000).

Tobias "Toby" Norton (B.F.A., illustration, 2006) lives in Sarasota, Fla., and is seeking a position in the field of illustration.

Mary Osmundsen is an admissions counselor for The Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design. She lives in Whitefish Bay, Wis., with her husband, David.

Tara Padua lives in Brooklyn, New York and is a Certified Professional Life Coach (www.accomplishmentcoaching.com).

Taylor Patrick (SCAD: B.F.A., broadcast design and motion graphics, 2003) lives in Vestal, N.Y., and is a motion graphics designer for ID8 Creative, a broadcast design, motion graphics and multimedia company.

Julia Peterson lives in Tunkhannock, Pa., and is an assistant professor at Keystone College, where she teaches audio and video production, writing and various communication courses. She also owns an independent video production company.

Sara Plante lives in Buffalo, N.Y., where she is finishing her teaching certification in art education. She writes, "I am also busy planning my wedding and my return to Vermont."

Sasha Rabin is living in Berkeley, Calif., and managing an art gallery that highlights international children's art and poetry with an emphasis on watersheds. She continues to paint and is working on a Fall 2004 show.

Aasha Ramdeen lives in Savannah, Ga. Ramdeen writes, "One of my pieces produced in Lacoste was awarded 'Best of Show' in Applied Arts magazine (September 2003 issue). The original is owned by Magaly Chocano, who works and resides in Lacoste."

Chris Randolph writes, "I am a painter and work in my studio in an old factory in Garnerville, N.Y., just 40 minutes from Manhattan. I was at Lacoste through Sarah Lawrence College and studied with Richard Pousette-Dart."

Fredrick Reese lives in Asheville, N.C., and is the coordinator of corporate research for Employer's Association.

Chris Riess lives in Santa Monica, Calif., and is a commercial director for Gartner Films, where he directs national image campaigns for clients that include Ford, Jack Daniels, Fidelity Investments, American Heart, Lexus and Saturn.

Dan Robbins lives in Bordentown, N.J., and is a teacher at St. Mary's Hall/Doane Academy. He writes, "I'm finishing my first year teaching math and science. I set up my stone sculpting studio here, co-leading a weekly activity in it. Check out grographics.com/jasper for some of my sculptures."

Carla Rozman lives in Rosendale, N.Y., and is senior art director for Clarke/Thompson Advertising and Design, a full-service New York City advertising agency. She is pursuing a career as a visual and performing artist, graphic designer, songwriter, magazine publisher and more. She writes, "I have fond memories of Lacoste's hot summer days and warm, lingering nights."

Ellen Scott lives in New York City where she is a freelance designer, artist and part-time teacher.

Eugenia Scott has a doctorate in psychology and creative arts psychotherapy. She lives in Tucson, Ariz., and is an honorary board member of Kartchner Caverns State Parks. She writes, "The caves were discovered and protected by my deceased husband."

Yvonne Seggerman lives in Cumberland, R.I. and is self-employed as an independent feature film producer, affiliated with the Sundance Institute. She writes, "I visited Lacoste with my family last summer (2002) and enjoyed watching the students working intently on their projects, treating me like a tourist. Ha! If they only knew …. We had a beer and watched the Tour de France on TV at the Café de Paris. I bought a lot of linen to remind me of the beautiful lavender, vineyards and sunflowers everywhere."

Leslie Sherr lives in New York, N.Y., with her husband, John. She is currently pursuing a Master of Science in landscape design at Columbia University.

Karelyn Siegler (1993) lives in Forest Hills, New York.  She is a professor of drawing fundamentals at Parson's School of Design as well as a children's book illustrator and licensing artist.  Visit www.storybookartsinc.com..

Ravi Singh lives in Houston, Texas, with his wife, Cecilia. Singh is a senior Web consultant. His homepage is www.rsingh.net.

Jeanne (Sladky) Quiros is owner of Quality Ceramics Dental Laboratory. She lives in Raleigh, N.C., with her husband, Miguel, and their children, Charlie (1995) and Robert (2000).

John Steele has been the owner/operator/principal of SteeleDesign for the past 10 years. After working as program manager for the King's College graphic design department, he returned to school to pursue an M.F.A. in painting and sculpture. He also produces freelance print and digital graphics. He writes, "Having fun - looking for a boat."

Paul Steffen is an adjunct professor at the California College of the Arts. After 15 years, he and his wife, Amy, have moved from San Francisco to San Diego, Calif.

Sarah Stevens is an art instructor at Lewis-Palmer High School, where she teaches painting, drawing, printmaking and ceramics. Stevens lives in Colorado Springs, Colo., with her husband, Kevin.

James Sullivan lives in Los Angeles, Calif., and is a self-employed artist and carpenter. He writes, "I'm alive and well and making some of the most beautiful paintings in L.A." Steve Tatum wrote, "In February 2007, I moved to Blacksburg, Virginia to work as the curator of visual resources in the art and architecture library at Virginia Tech.  Lest anyone doubt the relevance of the arts, they have powerfully expressed the soul of a university community.  Oratory, poetry, colors, imagery, sculpture and every other kind of expression imaginable have been helping to lift the spirits to move us forward, while at the same time keeping those who have gone elsewhere in our hearts.  In other matters, anyone who picked up that contagious disease of the stones at Lacoste, might come to VT to give the healing power of the Hokie stone - local limestone - a try."

Erica Taylor (SCAD: M.F.A., historic preservation, 2002) lives in Crown Point, Ind., and is Calumet region director for the Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana. She writes, "I'm currently restoring my 1917 brick bungalow and traveling the world as work allows. I'm newly engaged to a former Marine, but no wedding date set yet."

Margaret (Thorpe) Richards is an account executive for Inergy Marketing Group, a full-service incentive, promotions and marketing agency. Richards lives in Minneapolis, Minn., with her husband, Zachary, and their children, Alexander (January 1996) and Simon (April 1999). She writes, "My extended family and I intend to visit Lacoste in the summer of 2004. I have two brothers, Frank and Thomas Thorpe who are also Lacoste alumni who will be joining the group! We look forward to reconnecting to the area and seeing the school."

Andrew "Andy" Throm wrote, "I am currently teaching art at Webster Groves High School in St. Louis, Missouri and still paint and carve stone.  I attended when the program belonged to the Cleveland Art Institute and would like to hear from everyone that was there in 1983".

Tomas Triggs lives in Santa Monica, Calif., and has become a partner in the Bryan Cave Firm as an entertainment attorney.

Jennifer Tripp lives in Brooklyn, N.Y., and is a photographers' agent with Magnum Photos, Inc.

Tabitha Tugmon is a freelance artist living in Houston, Texas. She is a mother, a yoga practitioner, a folk musician under the name Tabitha Monet, a natural foods advocate and enjoys spending time growing nonGMO edibles in her backyard garden. She and her domestic partner, Neil, have one daughter, Ruby. They also have five urban chickens. (updated 08/16/11)

Daphne Turner (SCAD: M.Arch., 2005) lives in Athens, Ga., and writes, "I am now in graduate school at the University of Georgia getting a degree in landscape architecture."

Katherine (Weiser) Caldwell (SCAD: B.F.A., metals and jewelry, 2002) lives in Magnolia, Ark., with her husband, Nathan Caldwell (SCAD: B.F.A., interior design, 2004). She is the owner of Imaginations, a studio where she teaches art to kids and adults. She also has her own line of jewelry.

Kathleen "Kit" Wertheimer lives in Calistoga, Calif., and is a freelance artist. She writes, "The Lacoste experience greatly impacted my life. I attended the first (so-called) Fall Semester Experiment. I guess it took! The visiting parade of world-renowned artists amazes me. Julien Levy's Art History, Surrealist Seminar & Dream Workshop stand out. We made a film of a dream I had, and I starred in it along with Joan Devine. I wish I knew where that film is now."

Ryan Whitney (SCAD: M.Arch., 2005) lives in Marietta, Ga., and is a CAD associate with Beazer Homes, a national home builder.

Paige Whitson lives in San Francisco, Calif., and is an executive producer for AT&T Multimedia Productions, a telecommunications company.

Benjamin Willis (SCAD: B.F.A., computer art, 2005) lives in Salem, N.H., and is a character animator for DreamWorks Animation SKG. The short film he animated while at Charlex in New York, N.Y., won Best of Show at SIGGRAPH '06 in Boston, Mass.

Jennifer (Wilson) Felten lives in Woodinville, Wash., with her husband, John. She is a software engineer with Organic Inc., a Web development and marketing services firm.

Mandy (Wright) LeBlanc lives with her husband, Martin, in Seattle, WA. She is the Executive Director for the National Association of Team Survivor (www.teamsurvivor.org) a non-profit organization that helps women who have cancer get through the experience by staying active.