The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink AboutRESPONSE - BID - 7031 APP ARTIST IN ACTIONSREN B URKE -image list 620 Cowan Street Fort Collins, CO 80524 970.988.0370 - patinatrix@gniail.coni TITLE/DESCRIPTION MEDIUM DATE DIMENSIONS 1 Flight acrylic on metal 2008 5'h 6.5'w 3.5'd Transformer Cabinet Mural Project - City of Fort. Collins, CO This design features 66 different birds that are indigenous to or migrate through the Fort Collins area. Each bird is subtly numbered to correspond to identification lists on the backs of the bollards nearby. 2 Flight (detail) acrylic on metal 2008 5'h 6.5'w 3.5'd Transformer Cabinet Mural Project - City of Fort Collins, CO A detail view showing the cabinet's right side as well as one of the bollards painted to complement the design. 3 Wetland acrylic on metal 2008 3.51 4.5'w 2'd Transformer Cabinet Mural Project - City of Fort Collins, CO This design features bird species that can be found around Fort Collins' many ponds and wetland areas such as ducks, geese, herons & blackbirds. 4 Wetland (detail) acrylic on metal 2008 3.5'h 4.5'w 2'd Transformer Cabinet Mural Project - City of Fort Collins, CO A detail view that shows the top of the cabinet and a "bird's -eye -view" of the design. The Day My Cat had 5 Lunch with Picasso mixed media on board 2005 28"h 30"w Painted for Loveland, CO's "More than One Picasso" show, this work demonstrates vibrant color & pattern on 3 layers of panel. 6 Bremen Town Musicians oil on canvas & board 1992 6'h 3.5'w A three -panel painting illustrating the Grimm Brothers' fairytale of the same name. 7 Avalon Diptyeh copper, steel & patina 2001 8'h 6'w 2"d 2001 Parade of Homes — Parker, CO Designed and created for a designer home, this repousse' copper relief is enhanced by a rich patina as well as silver & gold leafing. 8 Stegobovus acrylic, steel & fiberglass 2006 5'h Tw 3.5'd Constructed for Denver's CowParade, this sculpture is a cow/ stegosaurus hybrid. REN BURKE -letter of intent 620 Cowan Street Fort Collins, CO 80524 970.988.0370 - patinatrix@gmail.com FORT COLLINS ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PROGRAM ART IN ACTION PROJECT As a participant in last year's Transformer Cabinet Mural Project, I was thrilled to be given the opportunity to enhance the beauty and character of Old Town. I was also happy to converse with passers-by as they commented and asked questions about the transformation of Old Town's utility boxes. Acting as public art ambassadors, the transformer cabinet artists brought the creative process out of the studio to demonstrate and inform the public as to the significance of Art in Public Places. I'm very pleased to be taking part in this year's Transformer Cabinet Mural Project and I would greatly appreciate the added opportunity to participate in the Art in Action Project for these same reasons. My artwork is generally very bright and colorful -- often described as cartoon -like and whimsical -- with a focus on pattern and motion. I draw from the work of Franz Marc and Paul Klee, but I am also influenced by the graphic talent of Charley Harper and Shepard Fairey. My formal art education focused on painting and drawing, but I have also sculpted relief work and pieces in the round. My experience as a patina artist in the bronze art casting and architectural metal industries has allowed me to meld the color and tonal qualities of painting with the metal finishing techniques and three -dimensions of sculpture. If I am chosen as a finalist for this project, I can envision many creative ways to address the various locations involved with the ongoing alley improvements. Incorporating my painting and metal -working experience, I could create layered metal reliefs painted in vibrant colors with areas of metal showing through (and sealed with a graffiti clear -coat) to mount upon alley walls. I could also see this application working in three - dimensions, as stand alone sculptures. I believe that my artistic skill as well as my work within the realm of public art will produce successful and aesthetically attractive results. In closing, I would like to express my gratitude to the selection committee for this exciting opportunity to once again enhance the City of Fort Collins. Thank you, Ren Burke, Artist Fort Collins, CO ADRIENNE (Ren) BURKE 620 Cowan Street Fort Collins, Colorado 80524 970.988.0370 - patinatrix@gmail.com PERSONAL Born July 201h, 1970 Landstuhl am Pfaltz, W. Germany EDUCATION: 1998 "Patinas for Silicon Bronze" workshop by Patrick Kipper Loveland, CO -studied patinas & bronze conservation 1988-1993 Indiana University of Pennsylvania Indiana, PA -graduated with a BFA in painting & minor in drawing EMPLOYMENT: 2004-present 1999-2005 1999-2002 1995-1999 EXHIBITIONS: 2007 2006-07 2006 2006 2005 2000 Columbine Galleries & National Sculptors' Guild Loveland, CO -public art coordinator and art consultant: responsible for searching out suitable public art opportunities, proposal writing and coordination between the artist, commissioners, contractors and design team. Mayatek Incorporated Loveland, CO -artwork assembly for Chipotle Mexican Grill: responsible for fabrication, packing, scheduling, ordering supplies and training new employees. Living Design Metal Studio Boulder, CO -design, fabrication & installation of architectural metalwork Art Castings of Colorado Loveland, CO -patina artist at nationally -recognized bronze art foundry Oriental Theater - "Femme Fatale" lobby exhibit Columbine Galleries - "Painter's Challenge" theme show (Oct - Dec) CowParade Denver -"Stegabovus" designed & constructed for city-wide display Bas Bleu Theater - "Birds of a Feather" 2 person lobby exhibition Loveland Museum/ Gallery -"More Than One Picasso" exhibit Parade of Homes Denver, CO Loveland, CO Denver, CO Fort Collins, CO Loveland, CO - "Avalon" 8' x 8' copper diptych displayed in showcase house Parker, CO PROJECTS & AWARDS: 2009 "That's Clever!" (HGTV) - demonstrated a painting technique for nationally -televised craft program 2008-09 Transformer Cabinet Mural Project - City of Fort Collins, CO - designed & painted murals on utility boxes as a city graffiti allayment plan 1999-2006 Cabaret Diosa's Annual Halloween Show -designed & constructed large-scale backdrops & set pieces for Boulder band 2000 "Lynette Jennings Design" (Discovery Channel) -demonstrated a copper patina for episode "Tudor Now" 1992 Reynolds Scholarship -awarded for excellence in painting GALLERY RERPRESENTATION: Columbine Gallery Loveland, CO Skol Gallery Ouray, CO REN B URKE - professional references 620 Cowan Street Fort Collins, CO 80524 970.988.0370 - patinatrix@gmail.com JOHN KINKADE - 970.667.2015 owner & executive director of Columbine Gallery --& the National Sculptors' Guild-- 2683 North Taft Avenue Loveland, CO 80538 john@coli.imbinensg.com BRUCE GUESWEL or STEVEN BROWN - 970.461.9893 --president & vice president (respectively) of Mayatek, Inc.-- 133 West 4"' Street Loveland, CO 80537 Bruce@ mayatekinc.com steven@mayatekinc.com