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Home My WebLink About5.4 ArtworkCivCtrCrtyd - . e e . CITY OF DUBLIN AGENDA STATEMENT CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: April 11, 1994 SUBJECT Proposal from the Dublin Fine Arts (DFA) to place a permanent work of Civic Center Courtyard Report by Diane Lowart, Recreation : ~. Foundation art in the : Director Letter dated April 5, 1994 from Lynne Baer, DFA Consulting Director ~. ~B. Proposal for permanent work of art from ~~ Katherine Keefer RECOMMENDATION : Consider the proposal from DFA EXHIBITS ATTACHED FINANCIAL STATEMENT : Potential undetermined Staff and Maintenance costs associated with the coordination of the installation of the artwork. DESCRIPTION : Correspondence has been received from Lynne Baer, Consulting Director of the Dublin Fine Arts Foundation (DFA), with a proposal to place a permanent work of art in the courtyard of the Dublin Civic Center (Exhibit A). The proposed work of art would be created by Katherine Keefer and is named Gail. As described in Exhibit B, ~ is a life-size figure of a woman seated on one of the benches in the inner courtyard. .She is reading a book. ~ would be ceramic with low-fire glazes and therefore, colorfast, weatherproof and durable. She would be secured to the existing bench with silicone so that she could be removed if necessary. With regards to the artist, Katherine Keefer has exhibited her work in Dublin as part of "Whimsy or What", the temporary sculpture exhibition in 1992. Her ceramic reclining figure, JQhn, which resembled a city worker at leisure caught everyone's attention. It is recommended that the City council consider the proposal from DFA. If the council is in favor of the proposed ~iece of art, Staff will prepare an agreement between DFA, the art~st and the City for approval by the Council at a future meeting. ::-::~5A-------::::-=~--:::::-:::::~-::::::::~-=:=------ Lynne Baer, ConSUlting Director, OFA CITY CLERK FILE~ " '" . - - --, ~.., . . . FeU D A I.E N R T s A DUB L I N F ogo April 4, 1994 Mayor Peter Snyder city council Members city of Dublin 100 civic Plaza Dublin, CA 94568 Dear Mayor Snyder and City Council Members; The Dublin Fine Arts Foundation is pleased to present for your approval a permanent work for the Dublin Sculpture Park. In searching for temporary loans of works to replace the two standing men by viola Frey for the Center Courtyard, we were unable to find sculptures that worked as well as the two men or that seemed appropriate for the interior area. In conversations with Foundation board members as well as other residents of DUblin, the overwhelming opinion was that human or animal figures enliven this particular space. The decision was made to talk with artists to commission a permanent work that was reasonable and appropriate for the space. Katherine Keefer has exhibited her work in Dublin as part of "Whimsy or What", the temporary sculpture exhibition in 1992. Her ceramic reclining figure, JQhn, which resembled a city worker at leisure caught everyone's attention. In her proposed sculpture, Gail. Katherine has created a life size figure that is approachable, delightful, and colorful that will be appreciated by all the residents of Dublin. I have enclosed Katherine's statement, biography and her sketch of the work. The ceramic figure, ~, will be placed on the bench in the seating area towards the back of the courtyard. As Katherine states: ". . .a figure that people can interact with if they chose . . . a subtle but colorful, definite presence seated by the flower container." The Foundation appreciates the continued support of the city council in our efforts to integrate art into public spaces of the community. We feel this sculpture will enhance the courtyard and be a positive addition to the Dublin Sculpture Park. B~a~ Lynne Baer Consulting Director cc: Linda Jeffery, President DFAF T) 0 ) "qi~. 1)1 ;t1.i\-. i \ I; ~ ")0:: T o N I " e e Proposal for City of Dublin GAIL I am proposing a lifesize figure of a woman, seated on one of the benchs in the inner courtyard at Dublin Civic Center. She is reading a book. I like working with the human figure because it is a form that we all immediately relate to. When doing a figure I like to pick someone I know, a friend, and in this case, this 1s my friend Gail who works at a library.." I wanted a figure that people could interact with if they chose and not one that screams lIlook at me", a subtle but colorful, definite presence seated by the flower container. t1Gail" would be ceramic with low-fire glazes and therefore, colorfast, weatherproof and durable. I have had figures out for many years in garden settings with very little appreciable wear. She would be made in three parts (1) legs, (2) skirt, (3) blouse, arms and head, and then expoxied together in place after making any necessary height or fitting adjustments to the bench. The epoxy is PC-?, a marine epoxy that does not soften in the rain, and can be sanded and painted. She would be secured to the existing bench with silicone so that she could be removed if necess~ry. Katherine Keefer . ,I . , , ' t ) ~: . e I , ;~ "' .-/ 0\ ~~~>~~~ :\ ,.VAt", <...:~.\ \ '~~\,." ". \. u, :...'., ~~. 'i. " ~ . ,,'::.tt<l "\ ',"'":{ >'\ \, \ - ( ,,+-, , \.. . ' \ \ . / '\,~~r}>-"'~' '.." ,,\~-'.~\\.,' ;0 { f . '"-r 1 \, :~: ~ ,.~ :,'.' ,.: : \. \~l"\ , '; ; \ -, ' ' \ \ I , \ i - " (' '. ... ...... e .' i' ---- - -- - ---" ---....-.. , -- -~-'-" ------ ;" I I /,' -- ===----=== /' / / ./ l' / " ,'; '.' I. . or ,. I ,- , i ; i ,', " , (" /,' / \ \ \ .\ \ \ \ \ \ \ -==== ---- -----) .. . ~. ~..-~~.-... .,) oi6' _.~ _,:~:..,l' .- - .-:..:- ".t." 1 \ I \ I i i \ . 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'J' [t'-" ", . , . ...-:-~ \ \ \ -.-- r i \, , \ ------1 L- '" "-- - - -- ,... 1."1: . '- ~;.: ~. ' '\.' ',; ...I,....;!. .... ~.~.. '. " ..j i ""w.;s.1 \\, -i' t- ..~"~, ,~ :: i ,...;;', \i .. 'f-"~~"'-\- h '''~;;''.',L'~ _----\\ .', :.....:,t.,~ .--:". ~ ___ _,_\ "'"'i,~_- ~:'>~:-< ~..__-- I ' ,- '''' t. . \ " , '. \ , \ ~ J-.:.' ~ ...,':....-- . " y" " - 'I.. '" ,,;... ~.. ......>: ".:' .f\:, ';';':t !~ -" , ~ ';, 'I" i \ \ , \ \ ., ..--- e e KA 11IERINE KEEFER 1765 12th Street Oakland. CA 94607 (510) 763.8313 BORN 1946 Sacramento. CA EDUCATION M.F,A. B.S. WashingtOD State University: Pullman. W A. 1986. Lewis and Clark College: Portland. OR. 1970. EXHIBmONS One to Three Person Exhibitions: 1993 San Francisco Museum of Modem An Rental Gallery. San Francisco. CA 1992 Michael HimovilZ Gallery. Sacramento. CA 1988 Graystone Gallery. PCX1land. OR (NCECA Conference) 1986 Graystone Gallery. Portland. OR 1983 . Graystone Gallery. Portland. OR Selected GrouP Exhibitio~ 1993 "Eigbth Annual San Angelo Ceramic Competition" San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts. San Angelo. TX (Juror: Elaine Levine) 1992 "Whimsy or What" Dublin Civic Center. Dublin. CA (outdoor installation) "Dog and Pony Sbow" Michael Himovitz Gallery. Sacramento. CA 1991 "Sculpture" San Francisco Museum of Modern Art Rental Gallery. San Francisco. CA 1990 "Peoples Cboice Project" An in Public Places Program. Todos Santos Plaza. Concord. CA "3 Dimensional Coatemporary" Downtown Gallery. San Jose. CA (Juror: John Caldwell. Chief Curator Painting & Sculpture. San Francisco Museum of Modem Art) "Feats of Clay UI" Gladding McBean TerraCotta Factory. Uncoln. CA (Juror: Jack Earl) "Mattix International" Judith Weintraub Gallery. Sacramento. CA (Jurors: Joan Moment and Ruth Rippon) High Merit A ward "Pro Arts 1990 Juried Annual Exbibition" Pro Arts Gallery. Oakland. CA (Juror: Jacquelynn Baas. Director. University An Museum. UCB) 1989 "Color Magicians" Fine Arts Gallery. College of Marin. Kentfield. CA 1988 "Contemporary Fine Art Competition" Natsoulas Novelozo Gallery. Davis. CA (Jurors: ClaytOn Bailey. Roy DeForest. Mel Ramos) Best of Show Award "Feats of Clay" Gladding McBean Terra COlla Factory. Uncoln. CA (Juror: Ron Nagle) Purchase Award "Auhurn Arts 37" Auburn An Center. Auburn. CA (Juror: Rena Bransten. Rena Bransten Gallery. San Francisco) First Place Award 1987 "Three Dec:ades cI Art in Davis" Davis Art Center. Davis. CA "Artisu for Amnesty" Pistachios. Davis. CA "30 Ceramic Sculptors" NalSOUlas Novelozo Gallery. Davis. CA 1986 "Graduate nesis Exbibit" Washington State University Museum of Art. Pullman. WA "Graduate Review" Washington State University Museum of Art. Pullman. W A. 1985. 1986. 1985 "Art from the !lst State" Sandpoint., ID (Juried. regional) "Juried Art 85" Cheney Cowles Memorial Museum. Spokane. W A (Juror: Mary Livingston Beebe. Director. Stuart Collection. UCSD) 1984 "Adeli1.a's Christmas Sbow" The Candy Store Gallery. Folsom. CA "The Last Laugb" Southern Ohio Museum and Cultural Center. Portsmouth. OH (Juried. national) 1982 "Tbe Portland Poster Show" Portland Building (Metropolitan Arts Commission). Portland. OR (Juried. regional) "10 X 7" COO1emporary Crafts Gallery. Portland. OR (Invitational) , . e e " KATHERINE KEEFER page 2 ' PUBUC ART PRomCfS 1993 California Veterans Memorial Commission. SacramentO, CA (Design team: Gillman. Keefer, Lundberg) 1984 Childrens' tile wall for the city of Fairview, OR , PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE/ART RELATED 1990-present Instructor, Walnut Creek Civic Arts Center; Walnut Creek, CA Sculpture (1994) Arcbitectural Ceramics (1993, 1994) Beginning &. Intermediate Ceramics (1993, 1994) Figurative Clay Sculpture (1990, 1991, 1992) . Orildrens' Clay (1990) 1988~ptesent AssistantJInstallation for Steve Gillman . Large scale site specific works. granite and bronze 1984-1986 1'eaching f.ssistant/Ceramics. Washington State University; Pullman. W A Full responsibility for beginning ceramics class; course outline. teaching. slide lectures. grading. . Maintenance of ceramic facilities; kiln repair. clay mixing. glazes. 1982-1984 Artist/feacher, N.E.A. "Artist-in-Schools" Program, Contemporary Crafts Gallery; Portland. OR Residencies at Portland Area Schools. . Most Requested Artist, 1983 and 1984. . Children's art exchanges with Soviet Union, 1983 and 1984. 1979-1983 Insuuctor/Clay Sculpture, Basic Art., and Painting, Talented and Gifted Program. MulUlomab County and Portland Public Schools; portland, OR Designed and taught sequential skills programs in ceramics, drawing. and painting for elementary and Jr. High children. . Art consultant for annual city-wide children's art show. 1980-1983. 1978-1979 Ceramics INtnlctor!Multnomab County Parks Department; Portland. OR . Beginning ceramics fer adults and children. Additional EXt)erience 1991 Substitute Teacher and Volunteer, Creative Growth An Center; Oakland. CA. . Outsider art by disabled adults 1986 Visiting Artist, Whitworth College; Spokane, W A 1983 Artist-in-Residence/Summer Workshop, Lewis and Clark College; Portland. OR BffiUOGRAPHY 1993 Artweek. August 5. 1993, p. 23, photo. San Jose, CA 1992 Valley Times. August 6, 1992, "Up Front", p. 3A, photO. Dublin, CA 1990 The San Francisco Chronicle, June 3, 1990, "Review" p. 15. photo. San Francisco. CA The Sacramelllo Bee, April 20, 1990, "Hot Tickets" p. 4. photo, Sacramento, CA The San Francisco Bay Guardian, April 18, 1990. p, 41. San Francisco. CA The Sacramemo Bee, April 15, 1990, "Encore" pg. 16, Sacramento. CA