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Edwin C. White, Jr.
90 Kirkman Ford Road   Siler City, N.C.  27344
919-742-6154 (Studio)   919-742-5047 (Home)

Education: 

1970-1973

Eddie White in his sculpture studio

  BFA Graphic Design from University of Georgia School of Graphic Design - Athens, Georgia

Graphic image campaigns, printing methods, photographic techniques, three dimensional design, packaging, advertising
1968-1970  North Carolina State University - Raleigh, N.C.  Undergraduate in Anthropology

    Work Experience:

 2001-2006

Sculptor working predominantly in steel, stainless steel, copper, and titanium

  • Member International Sculpture Center
  • Member of The Guild.com with work included in their 20th Edition of The Sourcebook for Architectural and  Interior Art
  • Numerous commissions for private, corporate, and hospitality industry clients




Chatham Artist Studio Tour
 


Eddie explains the engineering
 


Full Scale Model 
 


EWD Studio
 1996-2001 Edwin White Designs
  • Design and Construction of homes and studios in Triangle area
  • Sculptural projects using sheet metal, high tensile steel, plastic films, papers, etc.
 1989-1996

Edwin White Designs - Pittsboro, N.C.  New product design, prototyping, patent development, graphics, model making.  

Main clients included:

  • Family Health International - RTP, N.C.  Barrier contraceptives, Catheter drug delivery

  • MTS Sensors - RTP, N.C.  Improved product and assembly system, patent process

  • Glaxo - RTP, N.C.  New aerosol drug delivery system and improved shelf life project

  • Associates of Cape Cod - Cape Cod, Ma.  Blood sampling diagnostic kit and patent process

  • Edward Weck Surgical - RTP, N.C.  Ablative catheter balloon – prototyping and testing

  • Woodworking sub-contractor on Jordan Lake Campgrounds

1987

Van Dyke Innovation - RTP, N.C.  Member of design team developing new surgical staple remover for Weck Surgical - RTP, N.C.
 1984-1987 Residential design and construction in Triangle area
Prototype builder, sub-contractor for This End Up Furniture - Raleigh, N.C.
Member Carolina Designer Craftsmen-Mixed-media constructions of glass,  wood, metals, leading
 1978-1984 Design and construction of homes in Tye River, Va., Edisto Island, S.C., and Asheville, N.C.
Woodworker and cabinetmaker for Contemporary Woodworks and Custom Crafters in Winston-Salem, N.C.

 1976-1978

 Free lance graphic design  Carr Mill Mall Shops - Carrboro, N.C.
Design and construction of homes and additions in Chapel Hill, N.C.
Mural Design and sculpture for Winston-Salem Hyatt House Hotel

 1973-1976

Edwin White Studios - Staunton, Va. Owned and operated retail art gallery and  photo silk-screen/sign shop 
Documentation of historic landmarks via silk-screen prints and glass etching 
Participant in several art shows with watercolors, screen prints, glass etchings
Received grant from Virginia Arts and Humanities to initiate silk-screen classes in Staunton area
Taught classes in photo silk-screening for Mary Baldwin College and the Virginia Governor’s School

 Special Projects and Awards  



Even the smallest fan can't resist Eddie's sculptures. Eliza, shown here with Eddie's wife, Gwen.
Photo by Wendy Banning

 Participant, North Carolina Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition,  June 2, 2002 - April, 2003 and June 2003 - April 2004, Greensboro Cultural Center, Greensboro, NC
Merit Award, Lenoir Outdoor Sculpture Show for sculpture entitled "Wind Mama", 2001
Board Member Chatham County Arts Arts Council: www.chathamarts.org
Chairman, Steering Committee, Chatham County Open Studio Tour: www.chathamstudiotour.com
Member, International Sculpture Center, Grounds for Sculpture, Hamilton, NJ:  www.sculpture.org
Eighth Annual Chatham County Open Studio Tour “Best of Show” Award for sculpture entitled “The Redfish and i” acquired and now on display at the North Carolina  Aquarium, Manteo, N.C.
Community Independent School - Pittsboro, N.C.  Design and construction of playgrounds and design and supervision of an addition to elementary school
Product design and development of concentric building system for children’s educational toys
First  Place sculpture in Petersburg, Va. Outdoor Art Show with “Lottie”, a 40’ soft sculptural worm
Two patents issued and licensed for barrier contraceptive devices and related packaging  awaiting FDA approval
Co-inventor of  "Ezon", a bi-directional, polyurethane, slip-on condom; now marketed in Europe and in clinical trials in the U.S. 
First  Place Crab Picking Contest - 1982   “Harborfest”,  Norfolk, Va.