HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESPONSE - BID - 7031 APP ARTIST IN ACTIONS (2)Image List:
Charles Klamm
O1 — Charles Klamm, Puzzle Table, wood & metal, 6'x2'x3', 3$, Garden City CO., this is a puzzle table
that I made from found materials. It fits together wonderfully.
02 — Charles Klamm, Tea and Chess, acrylis on ceiling tile, 2'x3', 6$, Fort Collins CO, this is ceiling
tile displayed in a local coffe house.
03 — Charles Klamm, Jesse Pumpkin head, Pumpkin, 18" diameter, 4$, Fort Collins CO. This is a
pumpkin of my friend jesse.
04 — Charles Klamm, World Stained Glass, Glass, 2'x3', M, Fort Collins CO. This is a stained glass
about being worldly
05 — Charles Klamm, Perry, Pencil on paper, 11"x16", 3$, Fort Collins CO. His expression caught my
attention.
06 — Charless Klamm, Algiers Floor, Mosaic Tile, 100 sq feet. Frt Collins, CO. Tile floor for a business.
Dear Selection committee,
My name is Charles Klanun and I would love to create an amazing piece of art for the Fort
Collins community. As a Colorado native, small business owner and resident of Fort Collins, I feel I
could contribute some home grown vision of our town. Currently, I am working in conjunction with the
DDA on their alley redevelopment project. Specifically the alley between Laurel and Myrtle parallel to
College. It would be my goal to have the art I create downtown be a part of the art I am currently
working on in the Alley. I believe this would allow for the opportunity for a seamless incorporation of
theme and intent.
As a resident of the Alley I would like the sculpture to eventually reside in, I feel I have an
inside edge on the sensitivities and aesthetic limitations of the culture here. Every day I greet and am
greeted by the hosts of people who do business, live and pass through here. The number is sizable. As a
graduate of CSU with a degree in Speech Communication, I feel that the action part not only well
within my professional abilities, but also something I quite enjoy.
As far as the actual creation is concerned, I would like you to consider that I am willing to
create it with materials found or donated. I have built many business, all artistically fashioned from
found and re -used materials. What better way to convey the progressive lifestyle of Fort Collins than a
beautiful sculpture made from the deconstructed materials of the Elks Lodge? This, just one possibility,
is more of the intent I have, though I am not opposed to retail purchased material.
My artistic history is varied but has remained a constant in all the various work I have done. I
have a history of fine art, pottery, welding, tile, stained glass, metal work, painting and even food art.
Thank you very much for your consideration in this,
Charles Klamm
120 '/z W Laurel St
Fort Collins, CO 80524
970.308.2520
Charles Klamrri
1.20 1 /2 W Laurel St
Fort Collins; CO 80524
970.308.2520
imaginab]emedium@gmail.com
Professional Accomplishments:
Algiers, Fort Collins CO. 2005-present:
Design and, Coil struction; metal work, stained glass
mosaic tile floor, counters, lighting
AlleyCat Cafe, Fort Collins CO. 2003-present:
Design and constrLiction, metal work .
water works, lighting, painting
Istanbul, Garden City CO. 2007-present:
Design and Construction; lighting, metal work,
masonry, tile, woodworking
References:
Mark Williams: Owner of Alleycat, Algiers, Istanbul.
970.988.6327
Brice Scriver: Professional Tiler
970.361.8504
ART W ACTION 2009 — CONCEPT SHEET
Here is a brief synopsis of our initial ideas for concepts. More ideas will begin to take life
once we see the nature of the alley sites and get a feeling for the spaces involved. Then we will
begin blending our designs as well as working with the spatial dimensions of the sites to fine tune
our concepts.
Sustainability —"The best is yet to come!"
Design Element: What Fort Collins might look like in 100 years.
(Low -carbon footprint..... recycling .... CCA gardens..... solar, geo, biofuel and
wind energy etc.)
History - "Still growing!"
Design Element: Diverse cultural groups coming together to create our community.
(Native Americans/homesteaders ... ranchers/farmers ... students/researchers ... local
wildlife... local businesses..etc.)
Eclectic/Bohemian- "The joy of now!"
Design Element: People at play, recreating - past, present and future.
(This may involve people having fun outdoors, involved in the wonderful outdoor
activities available to us in our community. It might also involve music, the arts, film,
writing, poetry, theatre, dance, public radio, alternative lifestyles,
the spontaneity of all ages enjoying old town etc.)
We are not only fine artists; we are experienced teachers of art as well. We understand outreach and
engagement! We have many community outreach activity ideas that will make our interactions fun, and
we've discussed these ideas and "brainstormed" with fellow teachers and many other knowledgeable
community members. We have compiled a list of consultants and potential outreach activity participants.
In addition to our interactions with observers, our project will be inherently engaging by its size (large), its
colors (bright), its relevance (theme) and its originality (something visually new and uplifting)! We can
offer a dynamic, upbeat, family -friendly public art event that will add to the cultural reputation of Fort
Collins.
Susan Dailey Amy Brackenbury Juli Schrader
970-4824346 970-221-1123 970482-6347