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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-12-2018 Public Art Advisory CommitteePublic Art Advisory Committee Thursday, July 12, 2018 3:30 PM Helling Lobby Conference Room 410 E Washington St AGENDA Call to order Public discussion of any item not on the agenda Consideration of minutes of the June 7, 2018 meeting Review of final design for Chadek Green Placemaking Project Review of responses for Farmer's Market Placemaking Project Responses to the RFP are attached Discussion of City Hall Lobby Art Project/visit to studio 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 June 711, 2018 — 3:30 PM LOBBY CONFERENCE ROOM — CITY HALL MEMBERS PRESENT: Ron Knoche, Erin Fitzgerald, Wendy Brown, Juli Seydell Johnson, Tam Bodkin Bryk, NOT PRESENT: Vero Rose Smith, Steve Miller STAFF PRESENT: Marcia Bollinger, Kumi Morris PUBLIC PRESENT: PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ANY ITEM NOT ON THE AGENDA: There was no public discussion of any item not on the agenda. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF THE MAY 3rd, 2018 MEETING Seydell Johnson moved to approve the May 3r' minutes. Brown seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. REVIEW OF CONCEPT DESIGN FOR NORTHSIDE/GOOSETOWN MURAL The committee approved the concept for the Northside/Goosetown mural. Seydell Johnson moved to approve the concept, Bodkin Bryk seconded. Brown opposed. Motion passed. REVIEW OF ISABEL BARBUZZA'S CONCEPT FOR THE ART INSTALLATION IN CITY HALL The committee visited Isabel Barbuzza's studio to review her work for the art installation in City Hall. The size of the piece, according to Barbuzza, is 8' X 20'. The panels Barbuzza will create her project on are made of maple and have four bars across the back of the panel, which would allow them to be bolted to the wall. Bodkin Bryk asked Barbuzza why the panels are not flat. Barbuzza stated that the ground of her studio is not flat. Barbuzza stated that it could also be due to the humidity of her studio. Barbuzza stated that she plans to flatten the panels out on a flat surface while she works with them which she said will straighten them out. Bodkin Bryk asked Barbuzza if she had considered that the boards she's working with were warped when she got them. Barbuzza stated that she purposefully picked out the boards she will be using, and ensured that they were straight. Seydell Johnson asked Barbuzza if the boards will straighten out when attached to the wall. Morris stated that what she thinks will help is to paint both sides of the boards, because often when you paint just one side the wood will warp. Barbuzza stated that she has done a lot of research on the project, but nothing is permanent and she is testing the various products. Barbuzza stated that she created patterns from aerial maps which will be used as part of the installation. Barbuzza stated that she needs to work with the color more because she feels it is currently too dark. Bollinger asked Barbuzza how she was planning to incorporate the patterns. Barbuzza stated that she was planning to use them in the background of the piece. Barbuzza stated that she has worked with Korean paper and plans to incorporate that into this project as well. Barbuzza stated that this paper has been used in Korea for centuries and it is typically used for decoration. Seydell Johnson noted that the material of the Korean paper is similar to fabric and is very dense. Bodkin Bryk noted that the river is starting to take shape in the piece, but asked Barbuzza if she was still planning to use blue hues to demonstrate the river. Barbuzza stated that the color of the Iowa River is not blue, but more of a muddy color so she is debating using more brown hues to demonstrate the river. Seydell Johnson stated that a teal color would be closer to the color of the river. Bodkin Bryk stated that she feels as though they are losing a lot of the original design that Barbuzza presented to them. Bodkin Bryk asked Barbuzza if she was still planning to use the multicolor disks. Barbuzza stated that she does plan to use those. Fitzgerald stated that she was nervous about the muddy color of the river because it will be in a primarily white space (in the City Hall lobby.) Seydell Johnson asked Barbuzza if the words on the piece were meant to be read or if it was a design element. Barbuzza stated that it was a design element. Fitzgerald stated that she is lost regarding the new images (patterns) that Barbuzza has introduced into the project. Bodkin Bryk agreed and stated that many of Barbuzza's ideas have changed and so she was throwing the committee for a loop regarding the concept of the piece. Barbuzza stated that her ideas have stayed the same, but she is working through details. Barbuzza stated that regarding the text, she is trying to determine if she should use small or large font. Barbuzza stated that what the committee is seeing is her exploration of how she can most successfully create the piece. Fitzgerald asked Barbuzza about a piece of art (made from paper) that was hanging from her ceiling, and asked if that was involved in the piece. Barbuzza stated that yes it was. Bollinger stated that she also enjoyed the piece that Barbuzza has hanging. Fitzgerald stated that she feels she loses the beauty of the paper when it is pressed flat to the piece. Bollinger stated it is 4:45 and that several of the committee members had to get back by 5:00, so they need to determine where to go from this point. Bollinger stated that the way that the agreement is set up is that there is going to be another opportunity to take a look at the work. This meeting was originally intended to take place (as per the schedule) on July 19'h. Bollinger stated that the expectation would be that Barbuzza would be significantly farther along with the project. Bollinger stated that the committee should, at this point, give Barbuzza an idea of how to proceed. Barbuzza stated that she has heard from the committee is that she submitted a proposal and the project now looks different than her proposal. Barbuzza stated that what the committee is seeing now is her work in progress. Barbuzza stated that her exploring and experimenting is how she gets to a final project. Bodkin Bryk stated that she would like to see more vibrancy and color. Fitzgerald asked Barbuzza what happened to the copper finish that was previously mentioned by Barbuzza. Morris stated that she enjoys the patterns that Barbuzza is using and she feels that it makes the piece look very modern in a way that she feels will work well within the City Hall Lobby. Morris stated that she also enjoys the psychical weaving of the text. Fitzgerald stated that all the individual pieces are all excellent, but she worries because every time the committee meets with Barbuzza the project is vastly different. Fitzgerald stated she feels like the geometric pattern stops the piece from being organic. Barbuzza stated that the framing, geometric elements are meant to reference maps. Fitzgerald stated that she didn't feel as though that was something they had discussed. Barbuzza stated that it was previously mentioned that the sides of the piece would be metal. Seydell Johnson asked if the committee was planning to meet again with Barbuzza once she is farther along in her process. Bollinger stated that July 19'h is over a month from now and the goal is to have the exhibit installed by the end of August. Bollinger asked if the committee felt that was enough visits, and she stated that she doesn't think anyone wants to be in the position of accepting a piece that no one is happy with. Bollinger stated that she wouldn't mind meeting towards the end of June and then again July 19'h. Barbuzza stated that she hears what the committee is saying regarding her exploration. Fitzgerald stated that she understands her process, but due to the scale of the piece she is worried about the current status. Barbuzza stated that she needs volume for the piece to look the way she wants, and that takes time. Barbuzza again stated that she hears the committee's concerns but she stated that it is going to be okay. There were no committee announcements or reports. STAFF REPORTS: There were no staff reports. ADJOURNMENT: Seydell Johnson moved to adjourn. Brown seconded. Meeting adjourned 4:55 p.m. Public Art Advisory Committee Attendance Record 2018 Name Term Expires 7/6 8/16 9/7 11/2 1/4 2/1 4/5 5/3 6/7 Bodkin Br k, Tam 01/01/19 x x x x O/E x x x x Brown, Wend 01/01/20 x x x O/E x x x x x Erin Fitzgerald 01/01/20 x I x x I x x I x I x x I x Knoche, Ron x x x x x x x x x Se dell -Johnson, Juli x x O/E x x x x x x Vero Rose Smith 01/01/21 -- -- -- -- x O/E x x O/E Steve Miller 02/01/21 -- -- -- -- -- x x x O/E Key: X = Present O = Absent O/E = Absent/Excused --- = Not a member Erika Narhi-Martinez enarhi.m@gmail.com instagram/enarhim Education University of Iowa, 2016 BFA in Printmaking BA in English Exhibitions and Installations (Denotes Solo*) 2018 Flores Para Mi Mama, Pahmarcito, La Libertad, El Salvador Bleed, Turrnstrasse 49, Berlin, Germany 2016 Tropical Paradise, Ragstock Store Front Window, Iowa City, IA May Show, Featured Artist, Mark Cook Gallery and Workshop, Cedar Rapids, IA Tree, Unity Point Pharmacy, St. Lukes Hospital, Cedar Rapids, IA 2015 Descension, BFA Printmaking show, Movable Wall Gallery at University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA* Intermedia Showcase, Public Space One, Iowa City, IA 2014 GUNSXB UTTER, Pop Up Show at Nori Store Front Windows, Iowa City, IA This Stuff is Important, TheArk Gallery at University of Iowa -Iowa City, IA The Secrets to Our Sadness, with Christopher Willauer, The Porch Gallery at University of Iowa- Iowa City, IA Amerika, Main Hall at Old Brick -Iowa City, IA* Iowa City Free Improvised Art Series, Trumpet Blossom, Iowa City, IA Beauty Secondaid Kit, Revival, Iowa City, IA Residencies Free Studio Residency at Public Space One, Summer 2014, Iowa City, IA In Print Meet Erika Narhi-Martinez and Christopher Willauer, Press Citizen, 2014 (http:// ico-c.com/lx0w9GW) On Radio A Moment with Diviin interview with Erika Narhi-Martinez, Krui.frn, 2018 Oibs:Hsoundcloud.com/krui/ 6-21-18-amwd-erika-nahri-martinez-interview) Artist Statement Depicting natural forms on a large scale is a recent passion of mine following my first mural installation in El Salvador this past March. Flores para mi Mama (Flowers for my Mother) is a collection of flowers from around the world rendered in abstracted but still recognizable forms using bright vivid colors and bold shapes. I painted this 5.5 feet high by 27 feet long mural in just one week. This piece in particular exemplifies my commitment, drive and ability to create a large scale piece in a limited time frame. I find nature to be an endless inspiration, and want to highlight the beauty I find in its de- tails in two ways. The first is to paint the front and back of each ceiling divider of the ground level ramp in a gradience of color mimicking the sky at dawn. This addition of color will open up the space and break up the grey concrete, bringing the morning sky inside. The outside wall of the ramp on Washington street will focus on the intricate and perfect patterns displayed in nature, inspiring others to appreciate the small details we often overlook. My educational background consists of a BFA degree in Printmaking from the University of Iowa, and a strong drawing and painting practice developed under the 12 year mentorship of Mark Cook at his Gallery and Workshop in Cedar Rapids. This combination of studies ensures that I am able to consistently create work from conception to completion. I am interested in this project because it provides a great challenge and opportunity to expand my skills while con- tributing to the impressive works of public art Iowa City has to offer. On a personal level my in- terest and goal in this project is to attract more people to an important part of our community. As a vegan, fresh and locally sourced produce is something I care deeply about. Process, Equipment, Safety Measures, To ensure bright and long lasting color I will begin by priming the surfaces with outdoor white acrylic primer. To speed up this process I will apply the primer with a cordless paint sprayer rented from Menards. I will start with the outer wall and the highest areas in the ceiling of the ramp, renting a boom lift from Aero Rental for the first two weeks. After priming these higher areas I will add color and then the two coats of varnish. Inside the ramp I will have the parking staff block off the section I am working on each week during the evenings and weekends. On the third week when I have reached a lower level I will rent wheeled scaffolding and continue prim- ing and applying color and varnish on the ceiling of the ground level ramp. After I have complet- ed the ceiling of the ramp by the first week of August I will move onto the outside of the ramp. I will rent the boom lift for another week to paint the lines of my design and apply varnish on the upper ramp, then the following two weeks I will rent scaffolding to complete the design and var- nish of the middle and lower ramp exteriors. During non working hours I will store the boom lift and scaffolding in a sectioned off corner of the ramp where it is in clear view of video surveillance. All other materials will be kept with me and transported to the site daily. Renderings IIP 84 LV I` '��'• f1 , . qua .`•r-+. }hle� The University of Iowa (UI) Bachelor of the Arts in Enterprise Leadership Bachelor of Fine Arts Certificate in Sustainability • Cumulative GPA:3.64 • Anticipated Graduation: December 2019 Graphic Design Monitor UI Art and Art History, Iowa City, IA January 2017-Present Oversee the graphic design, studio utilized by arc students. Monitor and operating various printers and special design equipment. Graphic Designer Student Life M&D (Marketing & Design) Iowa City, IA July 2016-December 2016 • Gained experience with working in a professional environment with a team of marketers and designers. • Adhered to strict timelines for special projects. Server Cheddars, Coralville, IA March 2016-September 2016 Yotopia, North Liberty, IA July 2014- December 2016 University of Iowa Honors Program August 2015-anticipated December 2019 University of Iowa Dean's List Fall 2015, Fall 2017, & Fall 2017 Iowa Startup Games (won judge's Choice Award) Fall 2017 Climate Narrative Project, UI Office of Sustainability Fall 2016 Kendall Gallery Solo Art Exhibition October 2016 University of Iowa Students in Design (UISD), Fools Magazine, Singing (formeriy in Old Gold A Cappella Group, guest singer at the Holiday Ramble, Musical of Musicals) Modeling,Theatre,Yoga,Travel, Hiking, Reading & Rescuing Cats PC, Mac,Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft Office,Acrobat, Procreate, Pinterest Social Media, Book Binding, Calligraphy, Painting, Illustration, Sculpture, Ceramics, Photography, Printmaking Erika Narhi-Martinez enarhi.m@gmail.com instagram/enarhim Education University of Iowa, 2016 BFA in Printmaking BA in English Exhibitions and Installations (Denotes Solo*) 2018 Flores Para Mi Mama, Palmarcito, La Libertad, El Salvador Bleed, Turmstrasse 49, Berlin, Germany 2016 Tropical Paradise, Ragstock Store Front Window, Iowa City, IA May Show, Featured Artist, Mark Cook Gallery and Workshop, Cedar Rapids, IA Tree, Unity Point Pharmacy, St. Lukes Hospital, Cedar Rapids, IA 2015 Descension, BFA Printmaking show, Movable Wall Gallery at University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA* Intermedia Showcase, Public Space One, Iowa City, IA 2014 GUNSXBUTTER , Pop Up Show at Nori Store Front Windows, Iowa City, IA This Stuff is Important, TheArk Gallery at University of Iowa -Iowa City, IA The Secrets to Our Sadness, with Christopher Willauer, The Porch Gallery at University of Iowa- Iowa City, IA Amerika, Main Hall at Old Brick -Iowa City, IA* Iowa City Free Improvised Art Series, Trumpet Blossom, Iowa City, IA Beauty Secondaid Kit, Revival, Iowa City, IA Residencies Free Studio Residency at Public Space One, Summer 2014, Iowa City, IA In Print Meet Erika Narhi-Martinez and Christopher Willauer, Press Citizen, 2014 (http:// ico-c.com/lxOw9GWl On Radio A Moment with Diviin interview with Erika Narhi-Martinez, Krui.fm, 2018 (httos://soundcloud.com/krui/ 6-21-18-amwd-erika-nahri-martinez-interview) Surface Preparation First, a detailed inspection of the walls and support columns will be done to ensure no damage or cracks exist that will require extra work. Then a detailed cleaning of the wall will be done to get dust and dirt off as to allow paint to stay longer. Next, a white acrylic cement paint primer will be the first coat to ensure longevity and the integrity of the colors. Tarps will be put on the ground to avoid spills. Installation Methods & Materials Once the walls are primed and prepared I will be using a projector and tape to set up a grid. I will create the words made of vines and fruits/veggies in Adobe Illustrator (all creative cloud software is on my personal computer) and this will be projected on the walls. This will provide a '.paint by numbers" kind of system to ensure consistency in the design as many people paint. The colored sketches I provided are very minimal in detail compared to what I am planning on creating in Illustrator. Once the first coat has dried, a second will be applied. Then 2 clear coats will seal it. Should the committee decide to keep the mural around for a long time, when the mural needs maintenance I will be willing to come back and upkeep it. I am from this area and will be excited to see the mural's longevity. If for some reason I am not able to help, I am the president of University of Iowa Students in Design (UISD) club and will keep contacts in the art student community that would love to help maintain a mural. Materials • Washcloths • Power hose (water) • Soap • Ladders • A scissor lift (for fourth story) • Acrylic paint primer for cement surfaces • Sprays (background color and primer) • Rollers • Brushes • 100% artist -grade acrylic paint (house paint) • Anti Graffiti paint coat (2 coats) Safety Precautions The site will be treated like a construction site where safety, compliance, and permitting will be followed. Constitution will occur on weekday nights as to avoid many people/cars in the lot. Anyone working on site will be trained about on -site rules and a copy of the list will be posted on many walls so it is clear for everyone to see. No open -toed shoes or headphones will be permitted. Cloth or plastic tarps will be on the ground preventing stains. All paint buckets will be closed promptly after usage, and thereg will be dedicated and organized spots for the equipment. No eating or drinking (besides water) will be done around the mural during construction. Access to scaffolding and lifts will be extremely restricted. General liability insurance will be required if the lift equipment is rented. During non -working hours caution tape will be set up around the area to discourage people from getting too close to the walls. All equipment will be either locked up on site or taken back with me and locked up in a shed in between painting periods. r k09 r t 4' Some of my favorite memories growing up and Iowa city were Saturday mornings at the farmers market. Although I did not like to get up early as a child, I would never fail to leave the market empty-handed or without a smile. The places I had been accustomed to buying food had buzzing fluorescent lights, freezing isles, and bright boxed packaging meant to catch my eye. But here at the market there were energetic people, the mumble of conversation, and the aroma of fresh food that enthralled me. It was much more of a memorable experience engaging in this culture of community as compared to the culture of individual consumers I had experienced at places like Walmart. Later, as a student studying art, enterprise leadership, and sustainability at the University of Iowa, my love for the market only grew. I now appreciate the entrepreneurship and passion of these vendors and would love to use my talents in painting to make their place of business reflect their bright, nurturing, and exciting nature. I am inspired by architectural details of the Chauncey Swan Parking Lot and the mural along Washington Street. I love the use of color in the existing mural and would chose lighter tones within the same color family for my work. I loved the detail of the tomatoes and would add more fruits and vegetables to the mural. As well, I want to highlight existing architectural details of the ramp itself. The bright blue windows of the stairwell and the lamp posts make this ramp iconic in Iowa City as the "blue lot".[ would like to use this as an accent color in the indented spaces of the walls, and chose a color palette that works well with it. A light seafoam green (possibly a light peach/orange although I think green signifies a farmers market more effectively) will be the background color with a pale yellow complementing other walls. The bright and vibrant colors will reflect the energy brought to the market each week. I will paint whimsical vines that grow a multitude of bright fruits and veggies. The vines will wind in a way where words such as 'love", "nurture", "gather", "share", and 'Iowa City" will be legible. On the outside of the ramp directly above the main entrance it will say " Grow Together Iowa City" and " Home of the Iowa City Farmer's Market". The interior of the first floor and the entire facade of the ramp will be painted. It would be my great honor to use a cheerful and playful design to bring together a community of individuals who want to grow, eat, and enjoy together. �� r1 `��-� .. �i �, Gilbert Phelps Jason Uhm 6/22/2018 Proposal for Farmer's Market Project As long time Iowa City natives, we couldn't resist the opportunity of applying to such an important and exciting public art project. This proposal for the chauncey swan parking lot and venue of the Iowa City Farmer's Market has been put together in collaboration by Gilbert Phelps and Jason Uhm. We divided certain areas and ideas for artworks in the parking lot based on our different artistic skills. For entrance signs on the ground floor of Washington St. and underneath the College St. bridge, a big sign reading "Iowa City Farmer's Market" will be illuminated by an ambient blue light that comes from within the transparent sign. The designed foundation of the sign will be made out of recycled metal, plastic, wood, and led lights. The ambient blue glow the sign will give off is meant to compliment the rest of the parking lot and somewhat match the existing stairwell windows of the Neumann Monson design. �W� ?$�Ar? ,� (-�avwjp. -Erem�� N( 3oodS At the bottom of the sign there could be a cross section of a big farmer's basket that holds lots of colorful vegetables that fill up and around the words of the sign. The vegetables could also be made out of metal and painted with spray paint. In addition to vegetables we played with the idea of flowers, and possibly a bee/pollination theme. Metal and woodworking for this sign can be worked on in the University of Iowa Visual Arts Building. We are both current art students so this shouldn't be a problem, and I'm also going to be enrolled in a sculpture class about applying to public art projects so this would be quite fitting! Once these signs are finished they will be made so that installation is as functional as possible. The back will be completely flat to make mounting easier, and can be bolted into the face of the parking ramp. Depending on the weight, this sign should be able to be installed by just two people, and hopefully a ladder. If it gets too heavy, we could rent scaffolding in order to have a safer time installing. Under the college street bridge across from the existing mural we were exploring different ideas for painting opportunities. One of our favorites would be a cornfield landscape with a farm family or maybe a father/son image. We wanted to focus our design on a few places in the ramp we could really make look amazing which is why we chose the sign and this ,t r;y mural idea, but are open to working on other spaces, A support columns, etc. This would be our first commissioned art project so we'd love to learn more about how to budget everything/ get advice from }iydr those involved. Here is a woodblock print I made a couple semesters ago of the blue lot.. Kinda funny to be making art about it again, so I wanted to share! :) You can also visit my artist website at https://gilphelpsart.carbonmade.com/ and see kinda how I go about making different sculptural forms. 1129 Byron Avenue, Waterloo, la (319)243-9774 spencerjensenart@gmail.com Portfolio: www.spencedensenart.com Artist with eight years of related work experience with a professional portfolio of vaned accomplishments. Possesses a strong sense of artistry and creative thinking. Capable of communicating with clients regarding specifications for art pieces. For more information please check my portfolio at www.spenceriensenart.com EDUCATION Bachelor of Fine Art in Painting Cedar Falls, IA University of Northern Iowa December 2016 o Merit award in university art competition Associate Degree in Liberal Arts Waterloo, IA Hawkeye Community College August 2011-2013 • President award in college art competition • Purchase award in college art competition • Library award in college art competition • President award in college art competition • Purchase award in college art competition PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Self -Employed Waterloo, IA Artist (Freelance) August 2010-Present • Design, develop, and deliver art pieces to clients • Create preliminary sketches of paintings for clients • Produce realistic and abstract renderings of objects, figures, and locations • Collaborate with local artists and develop artwork • Perform live painting shows at Local bars • Create murals for Waterloo Center of the Arts • Create murals improving abandoned/ decrepit locations in Waterloo Waterloo Center for the Arts Waterloo, IA Facility Services Specialist November 2016- May 2017 • Assisted curator with preliminary work for exhibitions • Collaborate with Registrar on cataloging and documenting art into museum database • Delivered and relocated incoming and outgoing art exhibits across the U.S. • Securely packaged and crate artwork EXHIBITIONS University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA • Solo Exhibition: You're Not There, Kamerick Art Gallery August 2013-December 2016 • Class Exhibition: Visceral, Dean's Triangle • University art competition: Caravaggio study, Romanticism and the Sublime Safety Measures • Create a google document that I would share with Marcia Bollinger. This google document would include a log book for documenting the working order of all the tools and a section for documenting the progress day by day. The tools would include commercial paint gun, scaffolding, ladders, climbing harness, paint, telescoping painter poll, drop cloths, paint brushes, and buckets. I would also take a pictures documenting the progress I made on the mural with a brief written summary of the working day. • Keep a First aid kit on the job site at all times. • When climbing on the scaffolding I would wear a harness and a hard hat. • Carry my cell phone at all times. • Cleanup the jobsite and take all my tools with me after every shift. I would also check the scaffolding to insure nothing is left behind. Surface preparation 1. Pressure washing the concrete surface with simple green. I would need access to a water spigot. This step would take one day to complete. 2. Concrete primer would be painted onto the surface. This may require two coats. This process would take one or two days to complete. 3. Colored acrylic paint would then be painted onto the surface to render the image. This stage could take four weeks or six weeks to complete depending on weather. 4. Varnish or an anti graffiti layer would then be applied to enhance longevity. This step would take one or two days to complete. Estimated time to complete mural 184 hours- 264 hours Artist Statement With the pigment that I scrape, brush, pour, and smear onto surfaces I can create scenes, figures, objects, and anything in reality or the subconscious. Painting is an escape that provides the ultimate pleasure for me as an artist. When painting, I am able to break boundaries and connect to anyone from any culture. This is at the core of why I love to paint. Painting is a language that is understood by everyone, from any walk of life. My work is colorful, vibrant, abstract, realistic, and surreal. I have experimented and practiced with painting for the past eight years and have studied at the University of Northern Iowa where I have obtained my bachelor's of fine arts in painting. Thus far, I have painted homes, decks, abandoned walls, canvas, plywood, cardboard, paper, snow, and concrete. Lately my energy has been focused on working large scale with telescoping painter polls, rollers, brushes, and commercial grade spray guns. I have completed several large scale murals and would love to paint the Washington Street parking ramp in Iowa City! I look at the cured arches, columns, and walls at the Chauncey Swan parking ramp and see an organic world with hard working farmers caring for crops, organic DNA spouting with life, larger than life vegetables piled high on the stairway walls, wild Iowa prairie roses sprouting and spreading love. This mural is a wonderful way to give back to the hardworking farmers of Iowa. These people provide food, nutrition, and life to the community and the world. This year I have attended my local farmers market in Waterloo and have started exhibiting my paintings and socializing with the local farmers and patrons of the market. These people are friendly, generous, kind, and caring. This mural would encompass the same morale. I am the best candidate for this opportunity. I am working full time as an artist and would pour my heart and soul into this mural! Sincerely, Spencer Jensen Page 1 of 1 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1 tS9jUlkDpPastF_JSRRcGzhuwNzNf... 6/25/2018 Work Experience: Amana Society Inc. Senior Designer 1 July, 2016 - Present I was approached by the Amana Society's Marketing Director to help with the rebranding of the Society's anchor shops and attempt to put a new spin on Amana. The shops consist of the Amana Woolen Mill, the Amana Meat Shop, the Amana General Store, the Amana Little Red Wagon, the Amana RV Park, and the Amana Furniture and Clock Shop. • "Jazzing up" and rebranding print products in all six locations. Shopping bags, packaging, labels, brochures, rack cards, tags, postcards... you name it. • Assisting with website (amanashops.com) design elements pushing the new look. • Photographing all products in the Woolen Mill and Meat Shop's line for the new website and for social media platform usage. • Working with the Marketing Director to think up fresh, new ideas for sale marketing campaigns. Applying these ideas to multiple social media platforms, email, and print design. Writing content, planning photo shoots, styling and photographing products, design and page layouts. + Maintaining Amana Shops and Amana Furniture & Clock Shop's Facebook and Instagram accounts. Changing the banter and imagery to target millennials seeking out USA made, quality products without losing the interest of the current Amana customer. • Working with the Shop's employees. Ensuring design needs are being met on store level via signage, t-shirts, postcards, fliers, and ads for different publications. • Writing content, creating GIFs, and shooting videos for social media and marketing. • Help provide direction and feedback to the marketing manager. • Trade show signage and design. Amana Colonies Convention & Visitors Bureau Graphic Designer I July, 2016 - Present ■ Research and create design concepts for each festival in Amana (Oktoberfest, Wurst Fast, Maifest, Prelude to Christmas, Tannenbaum Forest, Winterfest, Take -a -bite) Amana Colonies Convention & Visitors Bureau Continued • Design posters, ads, billboards, t-shirts, brochures, Facebook cover photos, and all related festival signage at events. • Work with the ACCVB's Executive Director and Event Planner to bring all ideas to life through design. • Attend ACCVB meetings and brainstorm event ideas and plans. • Design trophies and plaques for event victors. • Work towards a rebrand for the Amana Colonies as a whole. New logo, signage, and materials. • Mock-up a rebranded ACCVB website and present it to the board of directors. • Designing ads for publications using the new, updated look. New Pioneer Food Co-op Graphic Designer I March, 2014 - July 2016 • Design and produce in-store signage for all the departments within New Pi. Assist with design concepts and ideas for major visual impact during the construction of the Cedar Rapids store. • Work closely with the Marketing Manager to develop ad campaigns and ideas to move product. • Design, photograph product, and produce the weekly sale fliers. • Plan direction, article content, and photo shoots with New Pi's editor for the monthly magazine/newsletter, The Catalyst. Photographing products, food styling, design and layout, multiple rounds of editing, and finally, working with printers to bring the publication to completion. • Design ads for TV, local publications, and billboards. ■ Create and design displays and collateral for parties and events. ■ Constantly contribute content to the social media platforms. • Keeping the website up to date/adding new design elements. • Research package design trends and apply the findings while following strict co-op branding guidelines. • Illustrate infographics for newsletters, ads, and in-store displays. Montgomery Design Freelance Designer 1 January, 2000 - Present • Freelance graphic design and photography business. • Working with several local/non-local clients to help develop strong business and product marketing. • Logo design, marketing materials of all kinds, signage, website, t-shirts, package, and ad design. You name it, I've done it! • Commercial, product, fine art, family, and wedding photography. ■ Design personalized invitations and announcements. • Residential wall mural painting. 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