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gordon huether studio art matters THEATER CORRIDOR PUBLIC ART INSTALLATION RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS gordon huether studio art matters LETTER OF INTEREST My interest in creating an art installation for the theater corridor in downtown Ashland stems from my appreciation for the artistic challenge of fulfilling the potential of this very specific space, the opportunity to fully integrate lighting into an artwork and explore the ways in which lighting can have a profound effect, and the charms and attraction of the City of Ashland, itself. Ashland’s beauty and the grandeur of the Siskiyou and Cascade Mountains, its incredible cultural resources and the charm of the community make it an ideal site for the meaningful and thoughtful integration of public art. I believe I have the experience and unique qualifications to fulfill all project goals and create artwork that acknowledges the artistic and intellectual qualities of the city, facilities passage through the corridor, activates the space and pays homage to the bountiful beauty of the area. Creating work that brings storytelling and beauty into publicly shared spaces has been my focus and passion for nearly 30 years and has resulted in more than 70 international public art commissions. My mission statement defines the conceptual basis for my body of work: “To inspire the spirit of humanity by bringing beauty and meaning into the world through art.” I approach each project through a fresh lens and let the story and the parameters of each project guide my creativity. I believe a successful public art installation should articulate a public space and give it definition and meaning, either by extending it visually or providing a sense of enclosure and intimacy. Artwork should not get “lost” in a landscape or architectural setting, but instead add depth and dimension. Ultimately, my approach to the integration of art, its concept, approach, material and fabrication will respond specifically to the history, culture, people and stories of Ashland. The conceptual development process for the theater corridor will include extensive research about the site and the community. If awarded this opportunity, I will engage with project stakeholders and community members to learn more about Ashland and the theater corridor and then let the story and the space form the conceptual basis of the artwork. As the accompanying images of past work indicate, I have significant experience incorporating lighting design into artwork to create a powerful and spectacular effect. For Route 66 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Aluminum Yucca incorporates a solar-powered, slow-moving color wheel that recreates the hues of the Albuquerque desert landscape at night and illuminates the sculpture for motorists driving past. Imaginative lighting enables this gateway installation to have a compelling effect at both day and night. Rostrum is an installation that has become a gathering and meeting space for residents of the community where it is located. 50 inset LED lights are embedded into the steel “skeleton” of the structure, imbuing Rostrum with a glowing, welcoming presence that attracts visitors throughout the evening hours. In Honor of the Fallen, a memorial sculpture for the Oklahoma City Police Department incorporates dichroic glass and lighting to create a sparkling, transformative light-filled installation that is compelling at both day and night. My approach for the theater corridor might utilize dichroic glass; it is extremely light sensitive and highly reflective, with fantastic multi-colored and reflective properties. Light transmitted through the dichroic surface of the discs will appear to be one color and light reflected from it will appear as a complementary color. As the angle at which the dichroic is viewed changes, the colors that are transmitted and reflected also change. I believe this material might be extremely effective in the theater corridor, with properties that can be exploited throughout the day and night. Light cast by either sunlight or integrated LED lighting will result in an art installation for the theater corridor that enhances the space, invigorates the walkway, engages visitors and visually connects the theater campus with Main Street. gordon huether studio art matters LETTER OF INTEREST I have spent my entire career in the field of public art and effective collaboration has been an essential ingredient for the timely completion and success of every one of my projects. I have extensive experience collaborating with architects, university staff, community representatives, government agencies, and design and project teams. I have an aptitude for interpreting architectural and landscape drawings and I am well versed in reading architectural, landscape and engineering plans. With every commission, I work closely with the designers and staff to develop a thorough understanding of the use and experience of the site and understand the aesthetic established by the surrounding architecture and landscape. Another hallmark of my work is the outstanding level of craftsmanship and oversight our studio produces. I have the infrastructure to complete projects of any size and scope on time and on budget. All of the work I design is fabricated to the highest quality standards at our studio in Napa and is created to be permanent, durable and require little maintenance. Gordon Huether Studio has the talented staff to provide in-house services from design to installation and we are proud to be recognized for delivering all projects on time and on budget, even within the most challenging timelines and circumstances. Thank you very much for your consideration. Gordon Huether Artist 1821 Monticello Road Napa, CA 94558 707-255-5954 [email protected] www.gordonhuether.com gordon huether studio art matters GORDON HUETHER | RÉSUMÉ SELECTED COMMISSIONS 2016 Salt Lake County District Attorney’s Office Building, Salt Lake City, UT Commissioned by: Salt Lake County Sand Hill, Palo Alto, CA Commissioned by: Palo Alto Public Art Commission Copia, Napa, CA Commissioned by: The Culinary Institute of America Dadeland, Boca Raton, FL Commissioned by: Duncan Hillsley Capital OLE Health, Napa, CA Commissioned by: OLE Health 2015 Salt Lake City International Airport, Salt Lake City, UT Commissioned by: Salt Lake City Department of Aviation Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport - Terminal 1, Fort Lauderdale, FL Commissioned by: Broward County Public Art Program Iliff Rapid Transit Station and Parking Structure, Aurora, CO Commissioned by: City of Aurora, Art in Public Places In Honor of the Fallen, Memorial Sculpture, Oklahoma City Police Headquarters, Oklahoma City, OK Commissioned by: Oklahoma City Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs 2014 9/11 Memorial Sculpture, American Canyon, CA Commissioned by: American Canyon Fire Department Hoops, Oregon State University - Basketball Practice Facility, Corvallis, OR Commissioned by: Oregon State Arts Commission Millstone Rehabilitation Project, Yountville, CA Commissioned by: Town of Yountville The Nature of Life, Martinez Courthouse, Martinez, CA Commissioned by: Judicial Council of California, Arts in the Courthouse Program Red Bluff Courthouse, Sacramento, CA Commissioned by: State of California; LPAS Architecture + Design Rockland County Office Building, New City, NY Commissioned by: Rockland County Art in Public Places Tarantula and Poppy Jasper, Morgan Hill Parking Facility, Morgan Hill, CA Commissioned by: City of Morgan Hill, F+H Construction 2013 Hatcher Road Streetscape Project, Phoenix, AZ Commissioned by: City of Phoenix, AZ Portal, University of Toledo Roundabout, Toledo, OH Commissioned by: University of Toledo 2012 A-Round Oakland, BART Oakland Coliseum Connector Station, Oakland, CA Commissioned by: Bay Area Rapid Transit Authority Aureole, Centennial Plaza Sculpture, Peoria, AZ Commissioned by: City of Peoria High Wire Travelers, Raleigh-Durham International Airport, Raleigh, NC Commissioned by: Raleigh-Durham International Airport Oklahoma State University - Henry Belmon Research Center, Oklahoma City, OK Commissioned by: Oklahoma Art in Public Places 2011 A is for Allen, Exchange Parkway Median Enhancement, Allen, TX Commissioned by: City of Allen University Health System - Medical Center Campus, San Antonio, TX Commissioned by: Bexar County Hospital District 2010 The Canyon, Salt Lake City International Airport - TRAX Station, Salt Lake City, UT Commissioned by: Salt Lake City; Utah Transit Authority Desert Light, Sun Tran Bus Storage & Maintenance Facility, Tucson, AZ Commissioned by: Tucson Pima Arts Council Houston Police Department, Midwest Police Station, Houston, TX Commissioned by: Houston Arts Alliance; City of Houston Kansas City Police Department - South Patrol Station, Kansas City, MO Commissioned by: Kansas City 2009 9/11 Memorial, Napa, CA Commissioned by: City of Napa Globussphäre, Loßburg, Germany Commissioned by: Arburg GmbH & Co. KG LBJ Presidential Library, Austin, TX Commissioned by: LBJ Presidential Library LBJ School of Public Affairs, Austin, TX Commissioned by: University of Texas at Austin Pixel Care and Light Forest, El Camino Hospital, Mountain View, CA Commissioned by: El Camino Hospital, Mountain View, CA Rostrum, Miramar Town Center, White Rock, BC, Canada Commissioned by: City of White Rock, BOSA Properties 2008 Jack London Square, Oakland, CA Commissioned by: City of Oakland; Jack London Square Partners Lafayette-Orinda Presbyterian Church, Lafayette, CA Commissioned by: Lafayette-Orinda Presbyterian