托马斯。 Putzier selected as 霓虹博物馆’s 2022 Artist in Residence
霓虹博物馆 is proud to announce that acclaimed interdisciplinary artist, 托马斯Putzier, has been selected as its seventh Artist in Residence (AIR7).
Describing his inspiration for the residency project, Putzier 所述 that he will focus on the role neon signage has played in serving as visual representatives of expression, 个性, 和休闲. “I plan to explore the way this design iconography has impacted the field of architecture. 在我的个展上, I will highlight sci-fi 未来主义的 space-age forms and geometry, from the design history of Las Vegas, by collaging their elements into completely new works of art.”
Putzier is also well-known for his public engagement projects that are designed to inspire fun, 信息丰富的, and transformational experiences. He plans to further develop an earlier piece titled “Temple of Agency,” which incorporates a game show format and informal group conversations, with a neon-signage-inspired twist.
选择普齐尔, 2022年客座AIR评委, associate curator and outreach director for the Nevada Museum of Art, Carmen Beals described his work as “engaging, 未来主义的, 大胆的, 和迷人的.她说, “his prior geometric sculptures are fun, 色彩鲜艳的, 和艳丽的, which match the expectations of this great city.”
Executive director of 霓虹博物馆, 亚伦伯格, 所述, “霓虹博物馆 is excited to welcome Tom this year. We’re inspired by his fascination with not only the nature of neon signage but also the buildings and architecture associated with those signs. It provides a fascinating jumping off point to create original works that reflect Las Vegas.”
伯杰说, “As his prior works seek to break down barriers of politics and lead 客人 to embrace the ideal of inclusivity for all, I am confident that the work he creates as the museum’s artist in residence will enhance our collection and offer unique educational opportunities for our members, 客人, and broader community.”
Selected from a record number of high-quality and diverse submissions, Putzier will visit Las Vegas for an introductory week in September when he will have the opportunity to explore the city and learn more about its cultural and architectural history. He will then return to Las Vegas at the end of the year to create new work during the six-week residency period, culminating in a solo exhibition. Additional details on residency programming and scheduling will be announced in the future.
霓虹博物馆 residency program supports the museum’s mission to cultivate the arts and further cultural enrichment. Each year, it includes community engagement, such as workshops and artist talks. Resident artists are selected by a dedicated jury team from the museum’s staff, including an invited community arts leader in the role of guest juror each year.
The AIR7 program is made possible by presenting sponsors Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas and the National Endowment for the Arts with additional support provided by the Juhl, Laci Cerrone (@lasvegasgal), and James Stanford and Lynn Morris.
艺术家传记
托马斯·普齐尔(b .. 1990 St. Paul, MN) is a queer 明尼阿波里斯市-based conceptual artist and designer. His practice imagines new worlds to examine relationships between architecture, 权力, 自由, 和控制. His works create a universe and prophetic mythology that confronts disciplinary and ideological boundaries through architectural design, 画, 绘画, 表演, 声音, 和视频.
His works have been exhibited in galleries, 博物馆, 还有雕塑公园, including: Art Shanty Projects (2020, 2022), 明尼阿波里斯市, MN, 亚信博物馆(2022), 京畿道, 韩国, Franconia Sculpture Park (2017-), 沙佛, MN, 哈钦森 Center for the Arts (2021), 哈钦森, MN, I-Park’s Site-Responsive Biennale (2021-), CT, Josephine Sculpture Park (2022-), 法兰克福, KY, and White Bear Center for the Arts (2020), 白熊湖, MN, 等. Residencies include Danebod Folk School (2014, 2018), Tyler, MN, I-Park Foundation Inc. (2021), East Haddam, CT, and Sagehen Creek Field Station (2018, 2019), Truckee, CA. Putzier received an MFA from Sierra Nevada University, 斜坡村, NV, and a BFA from University of Illinois at 芝加哥, 芝加哥, IL.
