John Kiley
Marital Status:
Married 14 years
Children?
No
Grandchildren?
No
Education:
BS Human Ecology, Ramapo College '81
BA Graphic Design, School of Visual Arts '99
Sculpture Classes, The Art Students League of New York '04-'05
Occupation:
Have had a few:
Animal Keeper, Bergen County Zoo - 14 years
Computer Artist, Bozell Advertising NY - 2 years
Artist, Sculpture and Mixed Media - present
Volunteer and Professional Activities:
Most recent volunteer work was with the South Street Seaport Museum doing restoration work on their collection of wooden boats
Current hobbies and interests:
Art, nature, biking, hiking, sports
What percentage of your hair is visibly gray (is this a trick question?)
10 percent is gray, 30 percent is gone
If you had one year free of all responsibility and unlimited funds, what would you do?
Probably spend the time working with charitable organizations that could use unlimited funds, and build my dream studio.
What are the most rewarding things that you have done in your life?
Having a wonderful relationship with my wife, and making things be it art or craft
What rewarding things do you plan to do in your life?
More of the above
What are your favorite non-family related things to do in your free time?
See Hobbies
How would you best describe your idea of "being successful?"
To feel fulfilled
What are your most vivid memories of your days in Ridgewood?
Graydon pool. Working on Mr. Lester's farm (next to Graydon pool) where I learned how to harness a team of draft horses and farm the land! Playing Frisbee on Vets field. Mr. Thomas and his woodworking class. Mr. Postle making me apologize to his homeroom class for being late so often. I can still here his voice as if it happened yesterday, ”You must compel us John, you must compel us to forgive you” The class forgave me. Thanks again class!!!
What achievement or activity are you most proud of in your life?
Has yet to happen
What single piece of wisdom would you like to leave for the next generation?
A quote from Joseph Campbell “follow your bliss”
How have you changed since high school?
I've changed in the ways one would hope a teenager would change by the time their 47, aside from that I'm the same now as then.
What else should we know about you?!
After living in New York City for the past 14 years my wife and I have moved to Michigan in January '06. Anyone in the Ann Arbor area?