HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-04-2018 Public Art Advisory CommitteePublic Art Advisory Committee
Thursday, January 4, 2018
3:30 PM
Lobby Conference Room
410 E Washington St
Call to order
Introduction of new committee member Vero Rose
Election of Officers for 2018
Public discussion of any item not on the agenda
Consideration of minutes of the November 2, 2017 meeting
Review project proposals for City Hall Lobby Stairwell Art Project
3:45 - Tim Adams
4:10 - Isabel Barbuzza
4:35 - Vako Darjania
Committee announcements or Committee reports
Staff reports
Adjournment
If you will need disability -related accommodations in order to participate in this program/event,
please contact Marcia Bollinger, Neighborhood and Development Services at 319-356-5237 or
morcia-bollinger@iowo-city.org. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient
time to meet your access needs.
PRELIMINARY
MINUTES
PUBLIC ART ADVISORY COMMITTEE
November 2, 2017 — 3:30 PM
LOBBY CONFERENCE ROOM — CITY HALL
MEMBERS PRESENT: Ron Knoche, Erin Fitzgerald, John Engelbrecht, Tam Bodkin Bryk,
Sayuri Sasaki Hemann, Kumi Morris (for Juli Seydell Johnson)
NOT PRESENT: Wendy Brown
STAFF PRESENT: Marcia Bollinger, Aubrey Nekvinda
PUBLIC PRESENT: Kay Colangelo
PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ANY ITEM NOT ON THE AGENDA:
There was no public discussion of items not on the agenda.
CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF THE APRIL 6TM, 2017 MEETING
Knoche moved to approve the August 161" minutes. Bryk seconded the motion. Motion passed
unanimously.
REVIEW OF SUBMISSIONS FOR THE PUBLIC ART MATCHING GRANT
Bollinger asked the committee how much of $8,000 allocated for matching funds they are willing
to allocate for this period. Bollinger stated that there is $7,600 being requested not including Art
for Peace which had a flexible budget. Bollinger stated that she has spoken to Fatima Saeed (of
Art for Peace) and Saeed approximates that she will need $600 to fund her project. Bollinger
stated that the matching grant fund has been advertised as having two deadlines. Sasaki
Hemann stated that in the past, when there has been a proposal that has a project starting after
or during the second deadline, they have encouraged them to apply during the second round of
applications. Bryk stated that some people, knowing that there were two deadlines, held off and
did not apply during the first round of applications. Morris asked if the funds were typically split
in half. Bollinger stated that that had been their decision the last two years.
Art for Peace -- Fatima Saeed
Saeed introduced herself to the committee and stated that she is a Sudanese American
and has lived in Iowa for 15 years. Saeed graduated from Kirkwood Community College
majoring in Interior Design. Before she came to the United States she went to school for
Interior Design and Painting. Saeed works with organizations such as UNICEF to
complete her projects. She has held several workshops in Iowa City and in Sudan.
Saeed used symbols of peace in the artwork, to bring the community together and have
conversations about peace. Bollinger asked Saeed how she would use the funds if she
was awarded them by the committee. Saeed stated that she would use the funds to
purchase supplies for her workshops including a projector and sound system. Sasaki
Hemann asked if Art for Peace was an ongoing project or single event. Saeed stated
that she has several ideas, one is honoring the people who work for the city. Tentative
locations for the event include Old Brick Church and Robert E. Lee Recreation Center.
Tree- Cycled Learning — Ann Valentine, Kirkwood Community College
This project was created by a statistics professor at Kirkwood. His premise is that
Kirkwood Community College can use an outdoor classroom situated on their campus to
teach important mathematical theoretical concepts such as the Divine Ratio and Golden
Geometry. Valentine stated that the point of the tree is that it is a volumetric histogram.
The college has committed to site development. Valentine stated that the location of the
outdoor classroom is a well -traveled area. Valentine stated that the outdoor classroom
would be a 12'X12' space and the college would provide benches around the area.
Valentine stated that the classroom could be used by faculty from a variety of disciplines.
The material for this project will be salvaged recycled material. The artist for this project
(Meggann Fischer) is a graduate of Kirkwood Community College, and an arborist. Bryk
asked how the project will move forward if they are not awarded funding from PAAC.
Valentine stated that if they do not receive funding from PAAC, they will have to explore
other funding options such as Johnson County Community Foundation and Kirkwood
Foundation. In response to Bollinger's email, asking if the outdoor classroom could be
moved to a location that is visible from the street, Valentine stated that there is one
location that would be feasible but stated that it would require significantly more site
preparation. Fitzgerald asked if there would be student involvement in creating this
piece. Valentine stated that the honors society at the college is currently working to
fundraise for the project and students will be involved in selecting and siting the artifacts
on the tree. Engelbrecht asked when the project will be completed. Valentine stated that
they are aiming to complete the project for the 2018/2019 school year.
This Art is Garbage! —Vero Rose Smith/Allison Heady
Bollinger stated that she and Smith have met with Mark Rummel, who oversee the
parking ramps, to discuss the logistics of this project. Smith stated that the project has to
do with waste, wastefulness, and how to address an ever -changing climate at the hands
of humankind. This project will be located in Tower Parking Ramp. Smith stated they
plan to suspend crocheted and braided 'plarn' (made of plastic bags) over the parking
ramp. The colors of the piece are used to demonstrate the 4.3 pounds of garbage, which
is how much waste the average human produces per day. Smith and Heady want to
activate the space with four performances between the months of March and November.
Smith stated that these performances will be produced with Justin Comer, a local
composer and the organizer of a group called "I Hear, I See" (a group of composers who
perform in Iowa City with no charge to the public). Smith stated that the four
performances will take place the pit of the parking ramp, creating an experimental
sound. Engelbrecht asked where this art piece would be visible from. Heady stated that
they plan to locate their piece in the part of the ramp which is most heavily used, and
that the ramp's elevators have windows that look out into where the piece will be
located. Sasaki asked how a passer-by would understand the purpose of the piece.
Heady stated that they have considered locating signage either in the elevator or on the
sidewalk leading into the parking ramp. Bryk asked how Smith and Heady plan to ensure
that this art piece, uses garbage as its primary material, will not just become more
garbage. Heady stated that 'plarn' can be used to make mats for the homeless and that
they are in contact with Jen Jordan, the Recycling Coordinator, and are working on a
solution for the items in their piece that may not be able to be repurposed. Fitzgerald
asked how the 'plarn' will be secured inside the parking ramp. Smith stated that they will
use bike chains to secure the piece, which will not require them to change the ramp
structurally. Bryk asked if they are planning to use a single color for each strand of plarn,
Smith stated that if they have the resources to do so they will. Fitzgerald asked how they
are planning to advertise for the performances. Smith stated that Comer has a strong
following for his performances through "I Hear, I See" and also has a radio show he
could use to advertise for the performances. Smith stated that the Downtown District has
expressed interest in this project and may also help in the marketing process.
Dazzle Crawl -- PS1/ John Engelbrecht
Engelbrecht stated that PS1 was contacted by Hancher to do a collaboration. This
project stemmed from the residency program Hancher is putting on when Taylor Mac, a
trans performance artist, comes to town in April with his costume designer, Machine
Dazzle. Taylor Mac just won a MacArthur Grant for a 24-hour performance representing
24 decades of pop music starting at the founding of the country and ending in 2016. Mac
will perform an abridged version of this show at Hancher in April. This project would be a
stand-alone gallery walk in which local artists will work with business owners and the
Iowa City Downtown District as well as the Flyover Fashion event. There would be
various forms of art located at the 24 sites throughout Iowa City. Engelbrecht hopes to
expand this project outside of the downtown area. Engelbrecht stated that he is primarily
interested in getting the blessing of this committee and using the committee to spread
the word about this event. Engelbrecht stated that, to be transparent, Hancher will most
likely be willing to fund the entire project if the committee does not award PS1 funding.
Morris asked if all 24 sites will be in Iowa City, Engelbrecht stated that they would be.
Fitzgerald asked if the artists would be submitting original pieces for this project.
Engelbrecht stated that the UI Special Collections will work with the artists to create
authentic period pieces. Some artists may not need to create a new piece as they may
have work that fits in with the overall piece. Bollinger stated that since Engelbrecht and
Sasaki Hemann are both associated with PS1 they will both need to recuse themselves
when the committee discusses allocating funds. Engelbrecht concluded by stating that
he is hopeful that this is the type of event that PAAC will support either with money or
word of mouth. Engelbrecht stated that he has spoken with Thomas Agran, of the
Downtown District, and they are supportive of this project.
IC Dance PIN: A Community Project (The NELKEN Line) — Nora Garda
Garda told the committee she is excited that this dance performance is being considered
public art by PAAC. Garda said that her interest in this project stemmed from her belief
that performers and dancers should be willing to go out into the community rather than
asking the community to come to them. Garda stated that she found this concept online,
and that it is a project that has occurred all over the world. Garda explained that it is a
series of four simple dance moves that can be performed while walking. Her idea is to
introduce this dance to the community of Iowa City using several dance leaders and
community involvement. Garda stated that she plans to record the event with videos and
photographs. Sasaki Hemann asked Garda if she had a studio in mind for their dance
practices, Garda stated that they did and that it costs $25/hour. Garda stated that
community members can learn the dances online but the two months prior to the event
will be used to rehearse. Garda stated that she hopes to be able to pay dancers or the
groups involved, as they are usually asked to work for free.
Bollinger asked the committee how they wanted to split the $8,000 between the two application
periods. The committee decided to split the funds in half, allotting $4,000 for the fall and $4,000
for the spring. Sasaki and Engelbrecht excused themselves from the room and the committee
discussed the proposals for the Public Art Matching Grant. Morris asked if there was a deadline
that the work must be completed by. Knoche stated that they must be used in the fiscal year.
Fitzgerald asked how that applied to the Kirkwood Community College project. Knoche stated
that it appeared that they would have their project complete by August 2018. Bollinger stated
that it is possible to carry the funds forward, if necessary.
Regarding the Art for Peace project, Fitzgerald stated that she would be comfortable allocating
$250, but due to the lack of concrete events could not justify allocating more. Bollinger stated
that she had spoken to Saeed about giving the committee specifics on how the funding would
be used. Bollinger mentioned the idea of Saeed coming back and reapplying for the March
deadline. Knoche stated that he agrees that Saeed should apply for the March Deadline.
Fitzgerald again stated that she would be willing to allocate a small amount of funds for Saeed's
supplies, stating that it may motivate her to come back with a more complete application to get
more funding. Knoche stated that Saeed was the only one who did not indicate a specific dollar
amount or have a budget for her project and stated he would be comfortable holding back $200
for Saeed to be awarded in the spring should she reapply. It was agreed to not fund Art for
Peace but to encourage Saeed to come back to the committee in March with a more detailed
and complete application listing specific events and including a budget for her project.
Colangelo asked the committee if any funds that were not allocated this fiscal year could be
carried over to the next year. Bollinger and Knoche both stated that the funds could be carried
over. Colangelo stated that as a citizen, she was wondering why the committee would spend
money on a project they were not excited about and asked if that could be due to a fear of the
funds not carrying over. Fitzgerald stated that they are not spending money on projects they
aren't excited about, but are attempting to spread the money throughout various projects to
ensure that citizens will have a better chance of being excited about one. Colangelo asked if the
goal of the committee is to support artists or to create art for the community to consume.
Fitzgerald stated that the two go hand -in -hand and that funding art projects keeps artists in the
community.
Regarding Tree -Cycled Learning, Fitzgerald stated that she supports this project but wishes the
piece could be more visible to the public. Bryk mentioned that the artist for this piece has
proposed a project to the committee before and Bryk stated that she considers her to be a very
capable artist. Bryk stated that they are asking for a large amount of money. Knoche and
Fitzgerald agreed and stated they would both be comfortable allocating $1,000 to the project. It
was agreed to fund $1,000 of the requested $2,000 to Tree -Cycled Learning.
Regarding This Art is Garbage! Fitzgerald stated that she does not feel comfortable awarding
this project the full $1,600 requested stating that she worries what the community reaction to the
piece will be. Both Knoche and Fitzgerald agreed that they enjoyed the performance element of
the piece but do not like the idea of using 'plarn'. Knoche stated that the budget for this project
does not add up. Fitzgerald stated that she would be comfortable allocating the project a small
amount of funding but agreed that their budget was not accurate. Fitzgerald asked what the
spray paint that is mentioned in the budget will be used for. Fitzgerald stated that if they plan to
put spray paint on the plastic it would most likely not be able to be recycled afterwards. Bryk
seconded this idea and stated that toxic paint would not be able to be recycled but non -toxic
would not be durable enough for the project. Bollinger stated that there appears to be enough
doubt in the project that they should ask the artists to come back with a new proposal in the
spring. The committee thought perhaps more appealing presentation of recycled materials
would be a better project. Bollinger stated that the idea of this piece is for it to not be attractive,
but to raise awareness. Bryk stated that she would then vote against the piece for that reason.
The committee stated that they enjoyed the performance portion of this piece but the art portion
needs to be redesigned. Morris mentioned that she has seen pieces like this before, and that
even the artists admitted that `plarn' is not their own original idea. The committee decided to not
fund this project, but to encourage them to come back with a more visually appealing, original
idea with an accurate budget.
Regarding the Dazzle Crawl, Bollinger stated that she has researched Taylor Mac and was very
impressed by his costuming and performances. Morris stated that it appeared Hancher is willing
to fully fund this project so the committee may just want to give a small amount of funding
simply to be supportive of the project. Knoche stated that $500 would be an appropriate amount
to allocate for this project. The committee concurred, and decided to award $500 of the
requested $2,000 to the Dazzle Crawl project.
Regarding the IC Dance PIN, Bryk stated that she was not in support of the project. Knoche
stated that their budget does not add up. Fitzgerald asked whether people could watch the
video at home and join in with the dancing or if they would have to go to the practices to
participate. Knoche stated that he believed you could participate without going to the practices.
Bryk stated that the application needed to be cleaned up. Fitzgerald stated that she enjoyed that
the idea was original. Morris stated that she liked the interactive portion of the project. Fitzgerald
stated that she would be comfortable allocating $200 for the practice studio. Bollinger
mentioned that they were also asking for funds to purchase a speaker system to use for the
event. Knoche stated that he would be comfortable funding them with $500. Bollinger stated that
they would have to approach Garda and confirm that she could still put the event on with that
amount of funding. Bryk again stated that she was not in support of funding the project and
mentioned the inaccurate application. Fitzgerald stated that she is comfortable funding the
project with a small amount of money. Knoche noted that the weather may not be ideal for this
project considering the date they selected but stated that he likes the concept. Fitzgerald stated
that she thought $500 would be an appropriate amount to allocate to them. The committee
decided to award the IC Dance PIN $500 of the $2,000 requested.
Knoche proposed the allocation of the matching grant be as follows.
Art for Peace -- $0 of the flexible amount requested was awarded
Tree -Cycled Learning -- $1,000 of the $2,000 requested was awarded
This Art is Garbage! -- $0 of the $1,600 requested was awarded
Dazzle Crawl -- $500 of the $2,000 requested was awarded
IC Dance PIN -- $500 of the $2,000 requested was awarded
Motion passed three to one. Bryk opposing.
After the discussion, Bollinger stated that perhaps the committee should consider requiring that
half of the matching amount be a cash match, and not just an in -kind match.
REVIEW OF RFQ SUBMISSIONS FOR CITY HALL LOBBY STAIRWELL ART PROJECT
Sasaki Hemann returned to the meeting. Englebrecht needed to leave early.
The committee began discussing the RFQ submissions for City Hall lobby artwork. Knoche
asked if the committee had required the artist have a tie to Iowa for this project. Bollinger stated
that the Request for Qualifications include a statement that there would be a preference given to
artists with a tie to Iowa. The committee decided to go through each artist's RFQ individually and
score them on a scale of one to three, then add up the total and determine the three artists with
the most votes.
Regarding Sue Hettansperger, Sasaki Hemann stated that this artist's work is not minimalist,
like the art the committee had in mind for this project. Regarding loan Marcu, Bollinger stated
that he was very interested in the project and had personally stopped by City Hall. Fitzgerald
stated that she enjoyed the color of this piece. Fitzgerald questioned whether Marcu was going
to create an original piece or use the pieces he had already created. Regarding Dado Motta Art,
the committee decided not to select this artist. Regarding Victoria Primicias, the committee
discussed the fact that the artist had no ties to Iowa. Regarding Tim Adams, Fitzgerald said his
work in Cedar Rapids is well done. Regarding Robert Delgado, Bollinger stated that he created
art for the walkway of Catlett dorm for University of Iowa. Fitzgerald asked if this artist was from
Iowa. Sasaki said that no, he was not, and that his connection to Iowa was the work he did on
Catlett dorm. Regarding Jonathan Berger, Morris stated she particularly enjoyed one of the
pieces in his RFQ. Bollinger stated that he was a very diverse artist. Regarding Nataliya Scheib,
Morris asked if she was from Iowa. It was determined that she is not. Fitzgerald stated that her
pieces are hard to see in the format they are presented in. Bollinger stated that the artist does
not mention how she will connect the piece with Iowa. Fitzgerald stated that Scheib's skill level
would fit the project. Regarding the Oxide Studio, Fitzgerald said his work is not very diverse.
Regarding Isabel Barbuzza, Sasaki Hemann stated that she appreciated Barbuzza's statement
of interest and that she is very talented. Regarding Casey Whittier, Sasaki Hemann stated that
she enjoys her work but she lacks an Iowa connection. Fitzgerald stated that she enjoys the
material that Whittier uses to create her pieces, but she is concerned with the fact that the artist
is repurposing artwork she has already completed for the project. Regarding Vako Darjania,
Fitzgerald stated that she knows of him through the State Fair and has seen his work at Moss in
Iowa City. Knoche stated that he enjoyed the piece he proposed to create for the City Hall lobby.
Regarding Ariane Parkes-Perret, Fitzgerald stated that she was confused by this artist's RFQ
because she did not build the art pieces she submitted, she painted them. Sasaki worried that
Parkes-Perret lacked the experience to execute this piece. The committee voted and the three
artists with the highest scores were Stony Creek Landscapes (Tim Adams), Isabel Barbuzza,
and Vako Darjania.
Fitzgerald motioned that the top three finishers be awarded $250 to present their design to the
committee. Morris seconded. Bryk told the committee she thought perhaps they should select
the top four. Morris asked Bryk if it made a difference to her that the fourth finalist was not an
Iowa resident. Bryk asked if all the other finalists were. Several members stated that yes, they
were. Fitzgerald stated that she did not think it would be a bad thing to bring in a fourth. Bryk
stated that because the fourth finalist was not an Iowa resident she did not think they should
select them. Fitzgerald mentioned that she was in support of Delgado's (the fourth finalist) work
because he represents diversity. Bryk stated that she was in favor of the motion Fitzgerald
proposed to select the top three finalists. Motion passed 6-0. Fitzgerald asked if one of the
finalists dropped out of the process, could Delgado take their place. Bollinger stated that the
artists will come back to the committee in January with their design
COMMITTEE ANNOUNCEMENTS OR REPORTS:
There were no committee announcements or reports
STAFF REPORTS:
Bollinger updated the committee that both Engelbrecht's and Sasaki Hemann's terms are going
to be up in December. Bollinger also mentioned that there is a gender balance requirement for
boards and commissions and the committee's male membership was low. Fitzgerald mentioned
that she knows of an architect that moved to Iowa City recently who is interested in getting
involved. His name is Steve Miller. Bollinger stated that they have had several architects on the
committee before. Bollinger stated that November 141" is the deadline to apply to be a
committee member and that the December meeting will be Engelbrecht's and Sasaki Hemann's
last meeting. The Robert A. Lee STEAM mural ribbon cutting will be January 101" at 5:00 PM.
Bollinger stated that the Prairie Box has been moved from its location in Blackhawk Mini Park.
ADJOURNMENT:
Knoche moved to adjourn. Morris seconded. Meeting adjourned 5:55 pm.
Public Art Advisory Committee
Attendance Record
2016 - 2017
Term
Name
Expires
9/15
11/3
1/5
2/5
3/2
4/6
7/6
8/16
9/7
10/2
Bodkin
x
O/E
O/E
x
x
x
x
Br k, Tam
01/01/19
O/E
x
X
Brown,
x
x
x
x
x
x
O/E
Wend
01/01/20
--
--
--
Engelbrecht,
x
x
O/E
x
x
x
x
John
01/01/18
X
X
X
Hemann,
x
O/E
x
O/E
x
O/E
Sayuri
Sasaki
01/01/18
X
X
X
Erin
--
x
x
x
x
x
Fitzgerald
01/01/20
--
--
--
Knoche,
x
x
x
x
x
x
Ron
X
X
X
Seydell-
x
x
x
x
x
O/E
Johnson,
Juli
O/E
x
x
Key
X = Present
O = Absent
O/E = Absent/Excused
--- = Not a member
10/30/2017
Submission #6 1 City of Iowa City
Submission #6
Submission information
Form: Request for Qualification: City Hall Lobby art installation
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified)
Tue, 10/24/2017 - 10:25am
173.23.13.22
Applicant name(s) and contact information
Tim Adams
404 E. 2nd Street
Webster City, Iowa 50595
(515) 832-1281
tim@stonycreeklandscapes.com
http://tim7369.wixsite.com/timadams
Business name
Stony Creek Landscapes, Inc.
Physical address
404 E. Second Street
Mailing address
Webster City, Iowa 50595
Statement of interest
Tim Adams
404 E. Second Street
Webster City, Iowa 50595
(515) 832-1281
tim@stonycreeklandscapes.com
City of Iowa City Public Art Program
City Hall Lobby Art Installation
410 E. Washington Street
Iowa City, Iowa
Public Art Advisory Committee:
I am submitting my Request for Qualifications for the City Hall Lobby art installation. My pieces are
created from steel, natural stone, and rugged materials that do not require maintenance and are well
suited to heavy traffic areas. My works incorporate a sense of whimsy, mystery, or an unexpected
element to each piece. Many of my works are included in outdoor installations and I have also created
indoor installations attached to walls and structures. My piece 'Free Bird' is installed on the skywalk in
Downtown Cedar Rapids, Iowa; and the Daisy Nurses Award installation is located inside the Van
Diest Medical Center, Webster City, Iowa.
My public art installations have been a natural extension of my landscape architecture experience. I
have worked with committees and city groups to create and install public art. I am currently working
with the City of Stratford, Iowa on their Veterans Memorial. I design, draw, fabricate, and install all of
my art installations.
https://www.icgov.org/node/21791/submission/3991 112
10/30/2017
Submission #6 i City of Iowa City
The Artist Statements and images included in my application further show and explain each piece
specifically. My work can also be viewed at http://tim7369.wixsite.com/timadams.
Please let me know if you need any further information. I appreciate the opportunity to apply for this
installation.
Sincerely,
Resume(s)
Tim Adams Resume. Installations, no references.pdf
References
Tim Adams References(3).odf
Sample explanation
Upload samples
Merged PDF10.12df
https://www.icgov.org/node/21791/submission/3991 2/2
Tim Adams
404 E. Second St., Webster City, IA 50595, tim@stonvcreeklandscaoes mm cell:515-297-1221
Professional Landscape Architect
I make my
Owner of a full -service landscape design/build firm, Stony Creek
Landscapes, Inc. Three (3)-designers, 3-nursery/garden center
way in this
staff, 4-office staff, 8-installers. Thirty years of experience in
landscape business. Past 11 years as business owner.
world by
Public Art Sculptor and Designer
creating
A lifelong apprentice of the arts engaged in creating and installing
one of kind pieces for garden art, entry features, parks, churches,
municipalities, and schools. My primary medium is steel, native
aesthetically
stone, and field stone.
pleasing
Areas of Expertise
• Stone and masonry construction • Plant material design/installation
environments
° Metal working and fabrication • Construction law and practice
for others to
• Landscape design/build specialist • Managing team employees
Professional Landscape Architect • Sculpture entry features
enjoy and
Summary of Competencies
I
• Listening to clients in the design phase and converting their
experience.
ideas and directions into finished projects.
express my
' Planning and directing a complete project installation
incorporating sculpture, stonework, plantings, lighting,
personality
signage, and structures.
• Joining with Artists, Engineers, Architects and other design
through
professionals to develop construction documents for plazas,
sculptures
courtyards, city entry features, planting plans, and specialty
gardens.
made from
' Estimating, bidding and negotiating contracts for unique
one -of -a -kind projects which require innovative methods to
native
meet budget and design restraints.
materials that
Education and Professional Affiliations
IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY, Ames, IA
are
BS Landscape Architecture, 1985
indigenous to
PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT
Registered in Iowa
the "place" IOWA CERTIFIED NURSERY PROFESSIONAL
I'm at. LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL EXAMINERS BOARD MEMBER
State of Iowa, appointed by Governor
2017
• Freedom Rock Veterans Memorial Plaza. Stratford, Iowa.
• 'Asteria 2'. Art on the Campus, West Des Moines, Iowa.
• 'Asteria' and `The Other Extreme'. City Art Walking Sculpture Tour, Mankato,
Minnesota.
• 'Puff'. Hutchinson Sculpture Stroll, Hutchinson, Minnesota.
• `Eagle's Nest'. Uptown Tree Project, Greeley, Colorado.
• `Grow'. Arts R Alive, Webster City, Iowa.
'Dine'. 2ntl Street Emporium Restaurant, Webster City, Iowa.
• 'Sisters'. Sculpture Tour Eau Claire, Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
• 'Fowl Play'. Dubuque Art on the River, Dubuque, Iowa.
• `Chimes'. FACE of Mahaska County, Oskaloosa, Iowa.
2016
• `Ray'. Urbandale Outdoor Sculpture Collection, Urbandale, Iowa.
• 'April'. Maharry Dental Office, Webster City, Iowa.
• `Park Yourself'. West Twin Parks, Webster City, Iowa.
• Entry Sculpture. Youth and Shelter Services, Webster City, Iowa.
• 'Asteria'. Arts R Alive Sculpture Event, Webster City, Iowa.
• 'Teacher' and 'Expanding Minds'. Webster City Schools Administration Building,
Webster City, Iowa.
• Entry Sculpture. Private Residence Webster City, Iowa.
• 'Puff'. Sculpture Tour Eau Claire, Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
• 'Resonance'. Ring out for Art, Jefferson, Iowa. People's Choice Award.
• 'Fowl Play' and 'Golden Ratio'. Art on the Campus, West Des Moines, Iowa.
• Interactive Aeolian Wind Harp and Chimes. Tom Evans Park, Main Street, Ames,
Iowa.
0 'Freebird'. Murals & More, Downtown Skywalk, Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
• `Promises, Promises'. Des Moines Social Club. Des Moines, Iowa.
• 'The Other Extreme'. Ames Annual Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition Ames, Iowa.
2015
• Sturgeon Fish Bike Rack. National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium,
Dubuque, Iowa.
• 'Faces of Spain'. Art on the River, Dubuque, Iowa.
• `Hands of Faith'. St. Thomas Aquinas School, Webster City, Iowa.
2014
• 'Seahorse'. Art Along the Trail, Clive, Iowa. People's Choice Award.
• Red Bull Memorial. Dedicated to 34th Infantry Red Bull Division, Webster City, Iowa.
• Daisy Nurses Award Display. Van Diest Medical Center, Webster City, Iowa.
2013
• St. Thomas Aquinas Memorial Garden Sculpture. Webster City, Iowa.
• `Principles of Inertia'. Arts R Alive Sculpture Event, Webster City, Iowa. People's
Choice Award.
2012
• 'Winged Samaras'. Reiman Gardens, Ames, Iowa.
• 'Cross Print'. Arts R Alive Sculpture Event, Webster City, Iowa. People's Choice
Award.
■ Victory Bell Memorial. Webster City High School, Webster City, Iowa.
2011
• 'Alliance'. Arts R Alive Sculpture Event, Webster City, Iowa. People's Choice Award.
2005
• Bike Rack. Rack-n-Roll Greater Des Moines Public Art Foundation, East Village, Des
Moines, Iowa.
Tim Adams References:
404 E. Second Street, Webster City, Iowa 50595
(515) 832-1281
tim@stonycreeklandscai)es.com
1. Kay Harfst
Treasurer and Secretary
Webster City Pride Committee
704 South Street
Webster City, IA 50595
515-832-2839
gmak7@mchsi.com
2. Lily Allen-Duenas
Artist Selection Committee Chair
Murals & More
<m uralsa nd morecr@gma i I.co m>
PO Box 75006
Cedar Rapids, IA 52407
3. Kim Snyder
City of Greeley
Uptown Tree Project, City of Greeley Colorado
651 loth Ave
Greeley, CO 80631
970-350-9450
kim.snyder@greeleygov.com
Adams
404 E. Second St., Webster City, IA 50595, timCa stonycreeklandscaoes com 515-832-1281
Sculpture Photo and Artist Statement
The DAISY Award For Extraordinary Nurses (The DAISY Award) Wall Installation
Media Black Steel
Dimensions (HxWxD) 8'x5'x1'
Weight 150 Ibs
Year of Creation 2015
Price or Value $2000.00
Location Van Diest Medical Center, Webster City, Iowa
Tim Adams
404 E. Second St., Webster City. IA 50595 tim@stonycreeklandscapes.com •515-832-1281
Current Work
'Freebird'
Media
Dimensions (HxWxD)
Weight
Year of Creation
Price or Value
Painted black steel
8'x88'x2'
800 lbs.
2016
$15,000.00
Sculpture is mounted to downtown skywalk, Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
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the pigeon!
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Current Work
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404 E. Second St., Webster City, IA 50595, tim cDstonvcreeklandscaoes
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Sculpture
Photo
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Artist
Statement
'Eagles Nest'
Media
Painted Steel
Dimensions (HxWxD)
20'x4'6"x5'
Weight
4000 lbs.
Year of Creation
2017
Budget/Price
$10,000
Location
City of Greeley, Colorado Uptown Tree Project
Artist Statement
'Eagles Nest' is an abstract rendition of a nest in a tree top. My intent is a whimsical, Dr. Seuss-like
creation. The forms of the foliage are a series of random connected arcs that mimic branches. The nest is
a series of flat plates reminiscent of a nest shape as viewed from below and at a distance. Large scale,
height, and eye grabbing color are the primary elements that i have included in the design.
Adams
404 E. Second St., Webster City, IA 50595, tim@stonycreeklandscapes.com :515-832-1281
Photos of Sculpture and Artist Statement
'GROW'
Media Weathered Steel, Painted Steel, and Plexiglass
Dimensions (HxWxD) 118" X 60" X 60"
Weight 2000 lbs.
Year of Creation 2017
Budget/Price $5,000.00
Location Arts R Alive Sculpture Exhibition, Webster City, Iowa
Artist Statement
The inspiration for'GROW' comes from my background in horticulture and landscape design. Everyone
loves fall color and foliage and my concept is to show fall colors out of season so they can be appreciated
year-round. Fall color can be fleeting and often, we don't take the opportunity to experience and enjoy the
array of colors that nature provides. 'GROW' reveals representative foliage colors that become visible as
chlorophyll production slows in the fall and winter ensues. The seasonal life of plants and photosynthesis
is a parallel reference to our human life cycle —we spend our lifetime converting food to grow and mature
physically. Just when we're about to reach our intellectual peak, Mother Nature takes over and we begin
to recede a bit revealing our amazing, vibrant true colors.
10/30/2017
Submission #10 1 City of Iowa City
Submission #10
Submission information
Form: Request for Qualification: City Hall Lot
I Submitted by Anonymous (not verified)
Fri, 10/27/2017 - 4:55pm
173.20.146.188
Applicant name(s) and contact information
Isabel Barbuzza
319-594-3336
isabarbuzz@gmail.com
Business name
Isabel Barbuzza Studio
Physical address
1168 E Court St. Iowa City, IA 52240
Mailing address
SAME
Statement of interest
I am responding for the RFQ City Hall Lobby. I find this an excellent opportunity to contribute to a
highly transited public space with a piece that meets to some aspects of the Iowa City community.
Conceptually two main ideas come to mind, one being the importance of Iowa City as the UNESCO
City of Literature and the other is the growing diversity of our community. Language seems a natural
link for those two ideas, and that could take the form of text, collage, and nontraditional materials that
represent concepts.
My practice is based on the transformation of ephemeral materials into permanently finished pieces. I
have worked with paper, books, honey wax combs, artificial flowers and discarded books. All elements
that carry history and meaning when used on artwork.
I have been making art for more than 30 years, and I have been a resident in Iowa City for 19 years.
In 2013 1 was invited to present an intervention to the Englert Theater for a week, it was a delight to do
work in the community, and I find this call as the perfect opportunity to add to the dialogue of public
art.
Thanks for reviewing my materials
Resume(s)
Isabel Barbuzza short-cv docx
References
IB References oct 17wwwdocx
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Isabel Barbuzza www.isabelbarbuzza.com
1168 E. Court St. Iowa City, IA 52240 isabarbuzz ftmail.com
Education
1990 Master of Fine Arts, University of California, Santa Barbara, California. Focus on
Sculpture, Printmaking and Book Arts.
1988 Bachelor of Fine Arts, University of California, Santa Barbara, California. Focus on
Sculpture and Printmaking.
1978 BA, Universidad Nacional de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina. Focus on Sculpture and
Printmaking.
Job Experience
1997- Present Associate Professor, Director of Sculpture Department- School of Art and Art
History. UIOWA
2007- Present Director of Graduate Studies —School of Art and Art History. UIOWA
1996 Lecturer, Program for Educational Professionals, sponsored by the Ministry of Education
of Chile and Fulbright Commission. University of Californian, Santa Barbara, CA.
1990-96 Outreach Coordinator- Education Department. Santa Barbara Museum of Art, Santa
Barbara, CA. Created and coordinated Public Art Projects in the community, working with
underrepresented youth, children and families.
One Person Exhibitions
2018 Isabel Barbuzza, Buena Vista University, Storm Lake, IA
Works by Isabel Barbuzza from 1990 to 2017—a retrospective.
Dubuque Museum of Art, Dubuque, IA
2018 La care oscura de la sallThe dark side of salt (Working title) El Museo del Barro.
Asuncion, Paraguay (Forthcoming and curated by Wustavo Quiroga)
2013 The Space in Between, Urban Institute of Contemporary Art, Grand Rapids, MI Verde
green. Peter Paul Luce Gallery, Cornell College. Mount Vernon, IA
The Space in Between. Englert Theater Intervention, Iowa City, IA.
2012 The Space in Between. Curated by Holly Flood, Voices of the Warehouse Gallery,
Dubuque, IA.
2011 Delicadeza visible/Fuerza Invisible ECA (Espacio Contemporaneo de Arte) Exhibit
organized by the Ministry of Culture from the Province of Mendoza, Argentina Works by Isabel
Barbuzza, Western Kentucky Art Gallery, Bowling Green, KY
2009 Reading Room, Coe College, Cedar Rapids, IA
2008 Works by Isabel Barbuzza,Viterbo University, Lacrosse WI.
Historia de libros descartados, Biblioteca General San Martin. Mendoza, Argentina.
Container/Contained, Santa Barbara Museum of Art, Santa Barbara. CA
2007 Zucundun, ED Contemporaneo, Mendoza, Argentina
2006 Suspensions, The Teaching Gallery, Hudson River College, Troy, NY 2004
Suspensiones, Nuevo Espacio Alternativo, Mendoza, Argentina
2003 The Empty and the Full. Atkinsons Gallery, CA
2002 negotiating space. Gallery Northwest; Indiana University Northwest, Gary, IN floating
worlds/mundos flotantes. The Janson Gallery; Mount Mercy College, IA
1996 disclosures, Contemporary Arts Forum; Santa Barbara, CA
Curated by Noel Korten, curator Barnsdall Municipal Art Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
1994 Imagery Jerrold Burchman Studio; Santa Barbara, CA
1990 fantasy of possession... la fantasia de poseer, University Art Museum; Santa Barbara, CA
1989 Bound -Unbound Works, Contemporary Arts Forum; Santa Barbara, CA
Curated by Suzanne Muchnic, Los Angeles Times Art Critic
SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITS
2017 2017 Jeonnam International Sumuk Pre-biennale, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do, South Korea.
100 artists invited to participate, 70 Korean and 30 from abroad.
A Feast on Paper Art, Shanghai/Guangzhou, China —
2016 Faculty Biennial
2014 The Book Under Pressure: The Allan Chasanoff Bookwork Collection, curated by Jock
Reynolds, Yale Art Gallery, New Haven, CT
2013 Contemporary Cartographies. Curated by Curated by Susan Hoeltzel
and Yuneikys Villalonga. Lehman College Art Gallery, CUNYBronx, NY.
Eco Arts Exhibit, Cherry Building, Cedar Rapids, IA
University of Iowa Faculty Biennial. University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA.
2012113 A.LR. 10t6 Gallery Biennial. Curated by Ingrid Schaffner Senior Curator, Institute for
Contemporary Art, Philadelphia, PA. A.I.R. Gallery, Brooklyn, NY.
2011 Eco-Arts Festival. Cherry Room, Cedar Rapids, IA
Women Beyond Borders. CSUCI Broome Library Gallery, Camarillo. CA
2010 Those Who Can: Faculty Show, Figgie Museum, Davenport, IA
Juried Show, Sylvia White Gallery, Ventura, CA
Arte Contemporaneo de artistes Mendocinos, Museo Municipal de Arte Moderno de
Mendoza. Mendoza, Argentina.
2009 Arte Contemporaneo de artistes Mendocinos, Museo Municipal de Arte Moderno de
Mendoza. Mendoza, Argentina.
Landscapes Designed by Women, Mission Cultural Center, SanFrancisco. Exhibit curated by
Patricia Rodriguez, art gallery director. Catalogue
2008 ArteBA. Rural de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina. Represented by ED
Contemporaneo Gallery, Mendoza. International Art Fair.❑
Identities, Works from the Permanent Collection, Santa Barbara Museum of Art. CA
Subjected Culture — Interruptions and resistances on femaleness
International itinerant show for Argentina Curated by Graciela Ovejero. Catalogue
MACRO, Rosario, Argentina and Fondo Nacional de las Arles, Buenos Aires, Argentina
ARTISTS RESIDENCIES
2008 Santa Barbara Museum of Art, Santa Barbara, California.
2007 ED Contemporaneo. Mendoza, Argentina.
2000 Sculpture Space; Utica, New York. Funded Residency.[]
Djerassi Residents Artists Program. Woodland Hills, California. Funded Residency
1998 Eliana Molinelli Estudio. Mendoza, Argentina.
1994 Santa Barbara County Schools; Santa Barbara, California. []Santa Barbara Museum of Art,
Santa Barbara, California. El Santa Barbara Summer Solstice Celebration; Santa Barbara,
California. []Santa Barbara Coastal Project; Santa Barbara, California. Designed and created
works for performance, Words in Progress in collaboration with IMPROV INC. Dancers
PUBLIC AND PRIVATE COLLECTIONS
Yale Art Gallery, Yale University. New Haven, CT
Museo en Construccion. Mendoza, Argentina
Department of Nursing, Viterbo University, La Crosse, WI
ED Contemporaneo. Argentina
Daniel Balderston
Sculpture Space, Utica, New York
Santa Barbara Museum of Art, Santa Barbara, California
University Art Museum, University of California, Santa Barbara.
Di erassi Resident Artists Program, Woodland Hills, California
Martha Hellion, Mexico City, Mexico
Diana du Pont, Mercedes Eichloz, Laurence Rickels, John and Lillian Lovelace,
GRANTS AND AWARDS
2010 Presidential Faculty Fellowship. The University of Iowa, IA❑
2007-2001 3 Art and Humanities Initiative Grants, Cifer, , University of Iowa, Iowa.
2000 Sculpture Space, Utica, New York. Fellowship❑
2000 Djerassi Artists Resident Program. Incentive Grant❑
1996 Contemporary Arts Forum, disclosures. CA
1989 Contemporary Arts Forum,Bound/Unbound Works. CA.
PUBLIC and TEMPORARY ART COMMISSIONS
2018 University of Iowa Libraries. Commission using the National Union Catalog of Manuscript
Collections. Proposal Accepted, looking to receive funding, Budget $ 130,00.00
2017- Zev Yaroslaysky Family Support Center limited invitational RFQ, Civic Art Program
Los Angeles County Arts Commission. Los Angeles, CA- Committee Presentation Nov 11t, 2017
Budget $ 100,000.00
Department of Psychological and Brain Science, UIOWA Finalist- Not Selected
2014- UIOWA Library Commons, Main Library- UIOWA. BUDGET $75,000.00
2013- Englert Theater, Iowa City, IA
2012- Borges Center- University of Pittsburgh, PA- On Translation- Tx 3' steel frame piece -
Indoor $ 10,000
2011- Espacio Contemporaneo de Arte. Mendoza, Argentina Budget $2,000.00
2007- Nuevo Espacio Alternativo, Mendoza, Argentina
2006- Nursing College. Viterbo University, La Crosse WI $8,000
2005- Daniel Balderston- PA- three windows in private home
1997- White and Company. Private Digital Sound Project San Francisco, California
Isabel Barbuzza Studio
www.isabelbarbuzza.com
1168 E Court St. Iowa City, IA 52240 Ph. 319-594-3336
isabarbuzz@gmail.com
References:
John Culshaw
Head Librarian, University of Iowa Libraries
john-culshaw@uiowa.edu
(319) 335-5867
Anita Jung, Professor
Printmaking, SAAH UIOWA
Anita-jung@uiowa.edu
(319) 594-0495
Pamela White
Independent Curator- Percentage for the Arts- Iowa
pamela-white@uiowa.edu
ECA- Espacio Cultural de Arta. Mendoza, Argentina Temporary piece
Site Specific Piece, 52'x 49'
Ironed and flattened thousands of found and gifted artificial flowers from China. Glue, wax
paper, wood, string, wire and metal. On the floor, 4 8'x4' steel mirror finished metal sections
make a reflecting surface that catches the building's balcony, flowers, people looking into their
reflection and the reflection of the vitro copula.
Budget $ 2000.00
Commissioned by the government of the City of Mendoza, Mendoza, Argentina
Englert Theater, Iowa City, Iowa 2013
Flowers that rotate when people walked by.
Percent for the Arts commission for the new Madison Street lobby in the University of
Iowa Learning Commons area in the Main Library. 8-10- 01 _D_ cataloged, 2014 and 02_ D_
cataloged, 2014 Budget $75,000.00
Steel frames: Tx 4'; one 4 'diameter and 2 pieces 28" in diameter
cardboard, book covers and withdrawn books from the UI Library
Suspensions, 2008/10
Variable Size- Temporary installation
Commissioned by C-Temp- Mendoza, Argentina
Budget $1,000.00
256 cleaned and unframed honey wax combs from Mendoza, Argentina. I worked with a
beekeeper and collected honey wax combs before melting phase to stamped new ones.
Pieces are is hand cut and sawn into an aluminum frame using surgical thread in using
the surgical Stich. The piece is based on the inaccuracy of the Mercator Navigation Maps
from the 1700s that continues to be used in schools.
The room smelled like honey and one could even taste it.
10/30/2017 Submission #13 i City of Iowa City
Submission #13
:--Submission information
Form: Request for Qualification: City Hall Lobby art installation
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified)
Fri, 10/27/2017 - 5:OOpm
128.255.15.184
Applicant name(s) and contact information
Vako Darjania
vako@vakodesign.com
(319) 430-7114
Business name
Vako Design
Physical address
2202 13th street Coralville IA, 52241
Mailing address
2202 13th street Coralville IA, 52241
Statement of interest
City Hall Lobby art installation
Statement of Intent
Vako Darjania
October 27, 2017
Giving Back.
For the wall installation I would like to propose a piece that is personal to me and I am sure that many
people can relate to my story as well. I would like the installation to capture the colors and the
essence of what Iowa and Iowa City area has to offer. My family immigrated to Iowa in 2001 from
country of Georgia when I was just thirteen years old. Moving to an unfamiliar country whose
language I did not speak and culture did not understand was challenging and full of obstacles. Soon
after moving to Iowa City I was convinced that I had nothing in common with Iowa City and was eager
to move out of here as soon as possible. As weeks, months and years went by I made friend who
were in the same situation as I was. It was easy for me to find a common with other people in the
same situation as I was. We shared similar stories to adapting to new culture while I was resenting
myself in this community because I did not think that I fit in and was very unfamiliar. But thankfully
since moving to Iowa City I have had a great opportunity to meet many people from many walks of life
that call Iowa home. And it is that diversity with thousands of different stories from all walks of life that
struck close to my heart. Soon I realized that I was just like the others and not much different from any
another. It is that familiarity that make Iowa City a great place to call home.
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I would like to take inspiration from traditional weaving and approach the design with abstracted idea
of weaving with modern materials and technology. I would use colored acrylic to represent the pattern
and thread of a weaving. Color representing individuals with different background and identity. The
colors that would mix with overlapping of the different colors would represent the interaction of
individuals who form a beautiful and colorful community that we call Iowa City. The layers and the
pattern would represent the complexity and diversity of our community. And the grid like texture of the
weaving representing how Iowa City has the ability to trap you with its colors and complex patterns of
life.
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Vako Darjania
(319)430-7114
vako@vakodesign.com
www.vakodesign.com
Education
2017
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Awards
2015
2017-18
Professional Experience
2016-17
Juried Exhibitions
2017
2017
2016
2015
2015
2014
Solo Exhibitions
2017
2014
2017
Group Exhibitions
2017
2017
2016
2016
2016
M.F.A. (Ongoing) Three Dimensional Design, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA (expected
May 2018)
M.A. Three Dimensional Design, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
Corning Museum of Glass, SOFA CONNECT, Chicago, IL Winning Design
Hu Hung-shu Memorial Scholarship.
Graduate Teaching Assistant, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA (Digital Drafting with
AutoCAD [instructor of record], Problems in 3D Design One [instructor of record] Fall
2016, Spring 2017)
Wanted Design, Launchpad, New York City, New York, May 19-23
Salone del Mobile, SaloneSatellite, Milan, Italy, April 4-9
Salone del Mobile, SaloneSatellite, Milan, Italy, April 12-17
Month of Design, Mladinska Knijiga, Ljubljana, Slovenia, October 20-November 20
Design on Main, Ames, Iowa, February 6-28
Sustain2, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois, February 7-March 29
Contemporary Containers, Moss, Iowa City, October 2-November 27
Subliminal Nostalgia: Origins of Design, Ark Gallery, Iowa City, Iowa, April 20-27
M.F.A. Exhibition, Eve Drewelowe Gallery, Iowa City, Iowa, March 19-25
Rumors Fly, Javits Center, New York City, New York, May 21-24
ICFF, Javits Center, New York City, New York, May 21-24
Growth, Astro Place Plaza, New York City, New York, May 7-11
ICFF, Javits Center, New York City, New York, May 11-17
The MA Group Show, Studio Arts, Iowa City, Iowa April 26-May 5
2016
Design Plural, Iowa City Public Library, Iowa City, Iowa, March 21-April 14
2015
SOFA CONNECT, Navy Pier's Festival Hall, Chicago, Illinois, November 5-8
2015
ICFF, Javits Center, New York City, New York, May 16-19
2015
Presidents Club Assembly, Marriott, Coralville, Iowa, May 2
2015
Hawkeye Innovation Summit, IMU, Iowa City, Iowa, April 23
2015
Salone del Mobile, SaloneSatellite, Milan, Italy, April 14-19
2014-15
University of Iowa 3D Design, CSPS Art Gallery, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, December 11-
January 31
2014
SOFA CONNECT, Navy Pier's Festival Hall, Chicago, Illinois, November 6-9
2014
Arts Fest, Studio Arts, Iowa City, Iowa, May 2
2013
Arts Fest, Studio Arts, Iowa City, Iowa, May
2013
The Levitt Center, One West Park Road, Iowa City, Iowa. September 20-22
2013
SOFA CONNECT, Navy Pier's Festival Hall, Chicago, Illinois, October 31-November 3
Collaboration
2015
Iowa State Fair Booth, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA (Collaborated with) Monica
Correia, Charles Romans, Sarah Gutowski, Hailey Kurtz, Magen Krones, Yiwen Chu,
Breeana Glenn, Darcy McGuire).
Press
2015
Brittany Borghi, "31) Design students bring world -class talent to Iowa State Fair booth"
Iowa Now, July 17
2014
Chastity Dillard, "UI 3-D design students to compete in design competition," Press -
Citizen, October 28
2014
Jim Slosiarek, "University of Iowa 3-D design students get a chance to shine in Chicago,"
The Gazette, Marc 28
2013
F.Phiilip Barash, "Sublime, Banal, and In -Between: SOFA in its 20th Year," Artslant,
November 2
Blog
Caroline Williamson, "Concrescence: Modern Concrete & Wood Planters," design milk.
Juiy 29, 2015. http:Hdesign-milk.com/concrescence-modern-concrete-wood-planters/
"Concrescence Concrete Planters by Vakodesign," Gessato. August 13, 2015.
http://blog.gessato.com/2015/08/13/concrescence-concrete-planters-by-vakodesign/
Name: Monica Correia
Relationship: Professor/ Mentor
Email: monica-correia@uiowa.edu
Phone: (319) 541-3012
Name: Justin Bailey
Relationship: Fellow graduate
Email: jusbaile@indiana.edu
Phone: (314) 780-2730
Name: Suzanne Bradley
Relationship: Instructor/ Designer
Email: suzannecbradley@gmail.com
Phone: (319) 530-792
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Title: Desk Organizer Date: 2017
Materials: Steel, Industrial paint Technology: CNC waterjet
Dimensions: 12" x 12" x 6"
Title: Concrescence Date: 2014
Materials: Plywood, Concrete Technology: CNC, Traditional
Dimensions: 5" x 5" x 13" Mold
Title: H& H Coffee Tables Date: 2017
Materials: Red Oak Technology: CNC router
Dimensions: 30" x 15" x 16"
Title: Tile Date: 2017
Materials: Concrete Technology: Cast cement
Dimensions: 6" x 6"
Title: Cherub Vase Date: 2017
Materials: Porcelain Technology: rapid prototyping,
Dimensions: 3" x 4" x 5" Casting
Title: Lichten Light Date: 2017
Materials: Aluminum Technology: CNC waterjet
Dimensions: 17" x 17" 17"
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Vako Design vakoQvakodesign.com
2202 13th Street www.vakodesign.com
Coralville, IA, 52241 D E S I G N
Title: Storm over the Alps Commissioning agency: Sculptural Objects Functional Art
Date: 2013 Project Partniors: Justin Bailey, Monica Correia
Dimensions: 25' x 25' Location: Navie Pier, Chicago IL
Budget: $1,500
Title: U of I statefair booth Commissioning agency: University of Iowa
Date: 2015 Project Partniors: Monica Correia, Charles Romans,
Dimensions: 20' x 40' Sarah Gutovsky
Budget: $ 60,000
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2202 13th Street www.vakodesign.com
Coralville, IA, 52241 D E S' G N
Proposal
Title: Giving Back
Material: Acrylic
Dimensions: 16' x IV
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