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Artist Statement:
Basically I develop a series
of works through experimenting
with themes and materials. I
explore subjects such as
language and how one might be
able to communicate without
words but with texture, space
and form. From fine art to
functional art, architecture
and design I offer a personal
perspective on how I view and
experience the world around
me....
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Artist Exhibitions:
For 15 years I worked
exclusively with Gallery Blu
in Palm Desert, California.
Although I have created a lot
of series much of my work has
been in granite and
large-scale work for cities so
I haven't had an opportunity
to participate in other
exhibitions, although I'm ...
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Don Wakefield Biography:
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Age
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52
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| Gender |
Male
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| Status |
Committed
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| Children |
2
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| Religion |
not provided |
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| Education |
Professional Work |
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| Hobbies / Interests |
Creating contemporary art and concepts in as many materials as possible. |
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| Favorite Artistic Medium |
Mixed Media
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| Favorite Arthistory Movement |
Contemporary Art - (Now)
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| Favorite Visual Artist |
Michael Aschenbrenner
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| Favorite Work of Art |
not provided
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| Biggest Artistic Inspiration |
The people in my life and the places I visit. |
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| Why Did You Become An Artist |
It's a natural high being creative and experimenting with materials and themes. |
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| Your Personal Biography |
Resume 2009
Donald Edward Wakefield
1814 Eighth Avenue Unit L
Monrovia, California 91016
Cell (951) 756-5900
Home (626) 821-0354
Website: www.wakefieldstudios.com
Award winning artist/designer with an established track record since 1994 in large-scale public art projects in the following cities; Palm Desert, CA., Chino, CA., Claremont, CA., Rancho Cucamonga, CA., San Bernardino, CA., Palm Springs, CA., La Jolla, CA., Carlsbad, CA., Chicago, Ill and Minneapolis, Minnesota. Have also completed many private commissions for clients throughout America.
Exhibited at many fine art galleries since 1984 and over the past 15 years exclusively through Gallery Blu in Palm Desert, CA until the passing of its owner in 2004. Museum exhibits include the Los Angeles County Museum of Natural History (1986) The Museum of Art Downtown Los Angeles (2001 and 2002) and the Palm Springs Desert Museum (1990).
Innovative approach to artistic problem solving and developing projects with high impact for a stunning presentation in the visual arts utalizing my “library of concepts”.
Exceptional at developing ideas and images in multiple materials and formats. Highly skilled at generating and drawing conceptual ideas, creating beautiful models, photography in 35mm, 2 ¼ and digital as well as video.
Experienced at designing art for the television productions of Fame, Cosby, the Golden Girls, Grace Under Fire and many movies. (1985-2008)
Able to lead and manage groups of artists and craftsmen on large and small-scale projects to achieve harmony in schedules, budgets, fabrication and installation.
Educated formally at UCLA and Laguna Beach College of Art. (1980-1986)
Continued to study over the years at Mt. SAC, the Apple store and with experts in their field. Knowledge of materials, tools and equipment for stone, steel, wood, glass and ceramics.
Designed and developed the outreach arts program PASS. (Presenting the Arts to School Systems) This “studio on wheels” pulls up to a school and unveils a hands-on multi-media art studio experience for kids of all ages with professional artists on staff.
Completed treatments for three television series focusing on the visual arts with one of them in pre-production for PBS. (Public Broadcasting System)
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