CV
2014 — PresentMean Folk
Design, direction, and management of an apparel and accessories brand based in Vermont. Features of note: GQ, Glamour, Vogue, wardrobe for Gary Holt of Slayer and Axl Rose of Guns N’ Roses.
2022 — 2023Four Loko
Merchandise design and production management for a line of winter apparel and accessories.
2018 — 2020hope all is wellPortrait photography and merchandise design for a boutique, music-focused community organization.
2019Satanic PanicProvided wardrobe to the costume department of production companies Cinestate and Fangoria working on a horror comedy film. Featured in the April 2019 issue of Fangoria Magazine.
2017Smith OpticsArtist collaboration for a limited edition style of ChromaPop snowboard and ski goggles.
2016Interview MagazineWorked with Condé Nast to provide wardrobe for an interview photoshoot with Coco Gordon Moore in the March 2016 issue.
2015 — 2016Urban OutfittersDesigned exclusive Mean Folk apparel, managed a wholesale account across 100 locations, and featured in the second UO Journal’s pin culture issue.
2014 — 2015Kelliher Samets VolkDesign production at a Burlington, VT based advertising agency dedicated to sustainability. Clients included National Grid, Mass Save, and Nellie’s.
Exhibitions — Group
2026Portals: New Perspectives
PhotoPlace Gallery
Middlebury, VT
A juried exhibition of photographs that explore openings, thresholds, and points of transition. Curated by Ann Jastrab and selected for additional display at Little Seed Coffee.
2026Camera Work: Shadow and Light
Black Box Gallery
Portland, OR
A juried exhibition of images that show the range of how shadow and light are interpreted by contemporary photographers. Curated by Todd Johnson.
2026ANALOG 4 EVA
Aleshire Gallery
Brandon, VT
A fine art photography exhibition showcasing Vermont photographers using an analog process in their work. Curated by Benjamin Aleshire.
2024
HONK!
Colours May Vary
Leeds, EnglandAn exhibition and collaboration hosted by a design bookstore. The show features designs from 25 artists celebrating the golden age of bumper stickers.
2022
Everything Is Narrative
Subjectively Objective
Detroit, MI
An anthology of contemporary photography exploring the open-ended nature of photographic storytelling. Curated by Noah Waldeck.
Publications
2026Wading
Self-published
11.2” x 11.2” hardcover book
180 pages, edition of 200
2024Hard Saying Not Knowing
Self-published
11” x 8.5” hardcover book
100 pages, edition of 100
2022Everything Is Narrative
Subjectively Objective
9“ x 8.75” hardcover book
168 pages, edition of 750
2020Flavor Powder
Self-published
8.5” x 11” softcover book
196 pages, edition of 25
Selected Events
2026Vermont Art Book Fair
Karma Birdhouse
Burlington, VT
Presenting self-published works Hard Saying Not Knowing, Flavor Powder, and various zines.
2018 — 2026South End Art Hop
SEABA
Burlington, VT
Vending as Mean Folk, hosted by The S.P.A.C.E. Gallery, at an established arts festival in the South End Arts District.
2022 — 2026Punk Rock Flea Market
Rutland Foreverfest
Rutland, VT
Vending as Mean Folk at a community-ran flea market.
2022The Good Trade
Hula
Burlington, VT
Vending as Mean Folk at a ticketed shopping and community event focusing on independent brands and manufacturers.
2016 — 2018Flair Fair
Strange Ways
New Haven, CT
Vending as Mean Folk at a market focusing on artists, designers, and brands selling small, wearable pieces of art.
2016Agenda
Long Beach Convention Center
Long Beach, CA
Presenting Mean Folk at a tradeshow serving as a B2B marketplace for streetwear, skate, and lifestyle brands.
Selected Press
2026ThisispaperWading by Jon Testa
2026Booooooom“Wading” by Photographer Jon Testa
2017Seven DaysStyle Points: Mean Folk by Jon Testa
2016BBC NewsIndependent artists claim high street chain Zara is copying their designs
Education
2009 — 2013Champlain College
Burlington, VT
Bachelor
of Science — BS
Graphic Design & Digital Media