Resume

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Sculpture; Minor in Landscape Architecture from The School of Architecture and Allied Arts, University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon 1974.

RECENT WORKS (2016-2022)
Skater Series
Pairs (2022) 3’3”H x 2’0”W x 4”D, Aluminum, White Hammer Semi-Gloss (T013-WH09).

Pairs in Shadow (2020-2022) 9’9”H x 6’2”W x 4’6”D, laminated OSB, painted terracotta-like finish, painted steel. This large scale work expresses the movement of skating in pairs, overshadowed by the negative effects of Covid.

Glider (2019) 3’3”H x 1’0”W x 9”D, Folded Aluminum, powdercoated finish, White Hammer Semi-Gloss (T013-WH09).

Catch Me If You Can (2019) 3’2”H x 1’5’W x 11D,” Folded Aluminum, powdercoated finish, White Hammer Semi-Gloss (T013-WH09).

Stretch (2019) 3’2”H x 1’8”W x 6”D, Folded Aluminum, powdercoated finish, White Hammer Semi-Gloss (T013-WH09).

Crash (2019) 1’9”H x 1’9”W x 1’3”D, Folded Aluminum, powdercoated finish, White Hammer Semi-Gloss (T013-WH09).

Catch Me If You Can (2019) 9’5”H x 4’8”W x 3’0”D, Folded Aluminum, powdercoated finish, International Orange 90% Gloss (T009-0G26), White Hammer Semi-Gloss (T013-WH09), Silver Hammertoe Semi-Gloss (T064- GR05).

Glider (2019) 9’9”H x 5’2”W x 2’0”D, Folded Aluminum, powdercoated finish, Blue (T009-BL05) 90% Gloss, White Hammer Semi-Gloss (T013- WH09), Silver Hammertoe Semi-Gloss (T064-GR05).

Catch Me If You Can (2018) 9’6”H x 4’8”W x 4’0”D, laminated OSB, painted terracotta-like finish, painted steel.

Glider (2017) 9’9”H x 4’10”W x 2’8”D, laminated OSB, painted terracotta- like finish, painted steel.

Slice Series
Paper Dolls (2019) 3’3”H x 10”W x 1’3”D, Folded Aluminum, powdercoated finish, White Hammer Semi-Gloss (T013-WH09).

Slice (2019) 3’3”H x 6”W x 1’3”D, Aluminum, powdercoated finish, White Hammer Semi-Gloss (T013-WH09).

Gossip (2019) 3’3”H x 2’0”W x 1’3”D, Aluminum, powdercoated finish, International Orange 90% Gloss (T009-0G26).

I Depend On You (2016) 9’10”H x 4’3”W x 2’0”D, laminated OSB, painted terracotta-like finish.

PUBLIC ART (site-specific, commissioned, purchased or donated)
Sun Scoop (2014); 6’7”H x 3’8”W x 3’10”D; folded steel,  powder coated
Selected by The Public Arts Commission for the City of Bremerton, WA. This bright orange folded steel work is sited at the apex of Pacific Ave and 9th Street located near the water front and ferry dock as part of the Pacific Ave Renovation Project.

Bishop’s Hat (2012); 32″H x 24″W x 4″D; sandblasted stainless steel (textured, polished) This sculptural relief was designed for the entry to the parish hall at St. Philip-in-the-Field Episcopal Church in Sedalia, CO.

Tops 1 & 2 (2011); 11’H x 5’6″W x 5’6″D and 13’H x 5’0″W x 5’0″D; folded stainless steel
Commissioned by The Colorado Springs, CO Urban Renewal Authority. These folded stainless steel forms are tilted at an angle to give the impression that they are spinning atop the pedestals. They are sited at a busy traffic intersection.

Slice Series maquette (2011); 20.5”H x 7.5”W x 5.5”D; 1/4″ bronze plate
This bronze vertical sculpture was purchased by Kaiser Permanente for the reception area in their newly constructed medical building in Castle Rock, CO.

Local Motion (2009); 17’6″H x 9’0″W x 8’3″D; folded steel plate,  polyurethane finish
Commissioned by the Grand Junction Commission for Arts and Culture for the new GVT Bus Transfer Station in Grand Junction, CO. This interactive kinetic artwork is engineered so that the upper folded steel forms can be rotated by turning a wheel located on the steel column.

Synergy (2009); 10’6”H x 8’0”W x 6’6”D; folded steel plate, polyurethane finish
Commissioned by The Redding Library Public Art Commission in Redding, CA. This bright blue folded steel sculpture is installed within a circular site at the entrance to this regional 55,000 sf library. It is designed to be viewed in the round. This work stands as a welcoming icon for the 500,000 patrons who visit the library annually.

Synergy model (2009); 24.5”H x 18”W x 12.5”D; folded steel plate, polyurethane finish
This model was purchased by the City of Redding, CA. for the city’s collection.

Get -Set-Go (2008); 10’0”H x 10’0”W x 6’0”D; folded steel plate, powder coated
Commissioned by the Carbondale Art in Public Places Committee, Carbondale, CO. This deep blue sculpture consists of a sequence of folded steel forms. It is sited at the entrance to the LEED platinum rated Recreation Center designed by JR Baker Architects.

Jester (2005)
11’0″H x 3’4”W x 2’10”D; laminated OSB with terracotta-like finish
“Jester” was selected and sited by the Philip S. Miller Library in Castle Rock, CO.

Sentinel Memorial (1994)
12’6″H x 1’7”W x 1’7”D; cast bronze
“Sentinel”, a private memorial commission, was presented to the College of Idaho by the Caldwell Fine Arts Committee for placement in the plaza area of the Langroise Center for the Performing and Fine Arts. This bronze sculpture can be easily rotated on its base.

Unit (1982)
9’3″H x 5’2″W x 2’10″D; solid cast aluminum; cor-ten steel
“Unit”, a private site-specific commission, is sited in Washington-Jefferson Park on 6th Ave. in Eugene, OR. “Unit” consists of two solid aluminum disks joined together by a cor-ten steel base. It is installed on a raised area for optimum viewing from high density traffic.

PRIVATE COLLECTIONS
El Arcoiris de Luz (2013); 24”H x 24”W x 4”D; folded steel plate, polyurethane finish, wood
Gifted as a private memorial for a young girl, this work was designed to give the impression that the folded white form is ascending.

Please Be Seated (2010); 9’0”H x 8’7”W x 5’1”D
“Please Be Seated”, a private site-specific commission, is fabricated from untreated steel so that it gradually blends into the natural environment. It was sited to combine a sense of privacy with an expansive view of the Rocky Mountains

Tub Chair (1989) 2008 – Private Collector, Denver, CO

Bow Tie Black-and-Blue (½ scale), 2008, Private Collector, Denver, CO

Humps and Tails, 2008, Private Collector, Portland, OR

Bow Tie Black-and-Blue, (1⁄4 scale) 2007, Private Collector, Denver, CO

PUBLIC ART INSTALLATIONS – Public Art Programs
Art on the Streets, Colorado Springs, CO; June 2015-June 2016, “What’s for Dinner”
Art for Awhile, Broomfield, CO; October 2013-October 2014, “Silver Lining”
Art 2 C on Havana, Aurora, CO; October 2013-September 2014, “Journey to Paradise”
Art 2 C on Havana, Aurora, CO; October 2012-September 2013, “More Red”
Art on the Streets, Colorado Springs, CO; June 2011-June 2012, “Journey to Paradise”
Art on the Streets, Colorado Springs, CO; June 2008-June 2009; “Sun Scoop”
Sculpture on the ‘Fax’, Aurora, CO; May 2008-May 2009; “More Red”
Art on the Streets 2007, Colorado Springs, CO; July 2007-June 2008; “More Yellow”
Englewood Transit Art Route, Englewood, CO; June 2007-June 2010; “Silver Lining”
Art on the Move 2007, Longmont, CO; July 2007-June 2008; “Bow Tie Red”
Art on the Streets 2006, Colorado Springs, CO; June 2006-June 2007; “Silver Lining”
Art on the Corner 2006, Grand Junction, CO; May 2006-May 2007; “Bow Tie Blue”

PUBLIC ART – assistant sculptor
1987: Assisted New York sculptor George Trakas with the fabrication and installation of “Bay View Station” (45’ x 144’) at Western Washington University in Bellingham, WA. Also assisted sculptor Alice Aycock with her 3D theatrical structure “The Islands of the Rose Apple Tree Surrounded by the Oceans of the World for you, Oh My Darling”.

1982: Assisted Jan Zach with the fabrication of “Marching Women” (11’0”H x 23’7″W x 3’0”D), a laminated wood sculpture designed for bronze casting in NYC.

1977: Assisted Jan Zach with the fabrication and installation of “Galaxy”, a tri-columned 80’ H sculpture sited at Lower Columbia College, Longview, WA.

1975: Assisted Jan Zach with the fabrication of “Phoenix” (10’H x 10’W x 10’D), a laminated wood sculpture located at Arcosanti, Paolo Soleri’s modern environment in Arizona.

1977: Assisted NYC sculptor Tony Rosenthal with repairs to his famous “Alamo” Cube (Cor-ten steel, 15’H) located at Astor Place & 8th St., NY, NY.

1976: Assisted NYC sculptor Tony Rosenthal with the transport and installation of a hinged Cor-ten steel sectional sculpture (10’H x 10’W x 10D’) in Buffalo, NY.

1974: Assisted Hugh Townly, Bruce Beasley, Roger Bolomy, John Chamberlin, Dimitri Hadzi and Tony Rosenthal during the Oregon International Sculpture Symposium in Eugene, OR.

SELECTED JURIED SHOWS
Sculpture in the Park 2009; Loveland, CO; August 7-9, 2009
MOCA, Fort Collins, CO; Rocky Mountain Biennial 2008; Oct 2, 2008-Jan 3, 2009
Sculpture in the Park 2008; 25th Anniversary Show, Loveland, CO; August 8-10, 2008
MOCA, Fort Collins, CO; Rocky Mountain Biennial 2004; April 13-June 11, 2004

SELECTED EXHIBITIONS
Art 910 Gallery, Denver, Colorado; “Celebrate Arts 2008”; Nov. 7-29, 2008
Sandra Phillips Gallery; Denver,CO; “Director’s Choice”; Jan 14-Feb 26, 2005
Sandra Phillips Gallery; Denver, CO; “Common Ground”; August 3-31, 2004
+Gallery; Denver, CO; August 2003-May 2004
Cordell Taylor Gallery; ; Denver, CO; DADA Show, “Introductions”; July 25-August 23, 2003
Cordell Taylor Gallery; Denver, CO; Feb-June 2003

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS / VIDEOS
2014 “Art 2C on Havana Exhibit” www.onhavanastreet.com “Journey to Paradise”
2014 “Art for Awhile” www.broomfield.org “Silver Lining”
Kitsap Sun, Kitsap,WA; April 14,2014;”Bremerton’s Pacific Avenue Project Wraps Up”
2013 “Art 2C on Havana Exhibit” www.onhavanastreet.com “More”
Colorado Springs Independent, Colorado Springs, CO; June 30,2011; “Art and about”
Nov 25,2012 Get-Set-Go Carbondale,CO Abstract Public Sculpture www.waymaking.com
Kitsap Sun, Kitsap, WA; Oct 1, 2011; “Betting on public art’s payoff” by Steve Gardner
Sculpture magazine: May 2010, Vol. 29 No 4: Commissions in Brief; page 64
A & AA Review 09; U of O; Fall Vol. XXVII, No. 2; “Sculptor Creates Public Art”; page 22
Sculpture magazine: June 2009, Vol. 28 No. 5: Commissions in Brief; page 80
Architectural Showcase: June 2009; page 56
www.redding.com ; March 21, 2009; Redding gets sculpture”; video of Synergy installation
Redding Record Searchlight; Mar 21, 2009; “New sculpture to bring ‘synergy’ to Redding Library”; front page
Redding Record Searchlight; Mar 29, 2009; “A new mind-opener at the library”; Editorial
Sculptural Pursuit magazine; Winter 2008, Vol. 7 No. 4; “William Mueller and the Evolution of a Public Sculpture Project”; front cover; pg. 8-15 (featured article)
Sculptural Pursuit magazine; Summer 2006, Vol. 5 No. 2; “The Importance of Drawing for Sculptors”; pages 54-55

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
“Journey to Paradise” (10’H x 20’W x 4’10”D) was sited in the Plaza of the Rockies, Colorado Springs, CO for Art on the Streets 2011-2012. The sculpture was awarded 1st place, $15,000.

Dec 2014: Recognized by the School of Architecture and Allied Arts, University of Oregon, as one of 100 alumni who through their work with “our built and natural environment, the arts and culture, and in public leadership and service” have made an important contribution. 100 alumni were selected to commemorate the school’s 100th anniversary.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
International Sculpture Center member, 1987-Present, Professional Circle Status