Art in the Alley Application Materials
Jillian Webb Herrmann
+ Katherine M. Chandler
Visual Artists
Letter of Interest…
Our names are Jillian Herrmann and Kate Chandler and we are interested in creating a mural for the Art in the Alley project in our hometown. We would like to take a few paragraphs to tell you a little bit about our artistic backgrounds, and how we plan to blend our different styles together to create an engaging piece of art that will beautify and lift the wonderful downtown alleyways of Elkader.
Jillian:
I earned my Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2007. For over a decade, I’ve made it my mission to create high quality, original, one-of-a-kind artwork that is accessible to all. From small 2x3 inch originals sold through the art-o-mat project all over the world, to a 4x4 ft. painting commissioned by Crossing Rivers Health in our neighboring town of Prairie du Chien, WI, I make art in a variety of sizes. My acrylic paintings have spanned as large as 6x3 feet and I would be honored to paint a bold, mural sized, public art piece for Elkader.
My husband and I moved to northeast Iowa from North Carolina in the fall of 2013. I immediately fell in love with this small-town life, the charm, and the community. I have always been impressed with the amount of businesses, eclectic shops, restaurants, and quality of life this beautiful corner of Iowa has to offer and I’m thrilled to see the wonderful support of the arts in our community.
Kate:
I graduated from Missouri Southern State University with a B.A. in Studio Art focusing in ceramics and sculpture. I have also studied on the graduate level in ceramics at Montana State University and Wichita State University. Currently I hold a job as an artist with a studio that makes public art out of clay. Within the studio, we strive to tie place, history and community together through visual art.
I was born and raised in Elkader and have always known that the town is special and unique. My favorite parts of Elkader are the tiny river that can take you on big adventures, towering bluffs that feel like mountains, and the tight-knit community of people who watch out for one another. It’s no surprise to me that Elkader has become a destination for shopping, river activities, and reprieve from the fast city life.
For both of us it has always been important to give back to our community through our artistic talents. From organizing Art in the Park and exhibiting our work in local shops and galleries, we have worked hard to instill the importance of art and how it can elevate individuals and communities.
While our mediums and approaches are different, we feel it would be a fun and unique challenge to combine our two styles, creating a piece that speaks to what we love about this awesome town. Both of us appreciate the many attributes that sets Elkader apart from other small towns; the landscape, the community, and the many opportunities that one can experience within it.
We are excited to apply for the opportunity to add an exciting new facet to Elkader, one that will hopefully speak to the brilliance that embodies Elkader.
Jillian Webb Herrmann
336.301.2287 cell
Jillian@JWebbArt.com
Katherine M. Chandler
515.777.8982
Kate.M.Chandler@gmail.com
Jillian’s Previous Work
Kate’s Previous Work
Art in the Alley, Elkader Iowa
Application Form
Applying as a team.
Artist 1 Information
Full Name: Jillian Webb Herrmann
Phone Number: 336 301 2287
Address: 16515 Country Road, Saint Olaf, IA 52072
Email Address: Jillian@JWebbArt.com
Link to Artists Website, Album, Blog, Facebook or Gallery Page: JWebbArt.com
Facebook.com/JillianWebbArt
Artist Work
See previous work images above and brainstorming for mural below.
Jillian’s Artist Statement:
A North Carolina native, I earned my B.F.A. in Studio Art from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where I became fascinated by the study of color, abstraction, and conceptual art. The works of Hans Hofmann, Edvard Munch, Robert Rauschenberg, Mark Rothko, among others, have all influenced my painting style and technique. The level of abstraction ranges from complete to loosely representational. Texture and color are key elements used to develop mood, creating depth and interest in these abstract atmospheres.
Using the fundamental elements of art and a vigorous painting process, I create art that incites a visceral response. Whether creating a space for calm escape or a tumultuous storm, my intention is to evoke an emotional reaction and recognition within the viewer. Viewers often attempt to “see imagery” in a painting, but I create artwork that encourages the viewer to feel. Emotions are universal, and much like a song or smell, art can transport a person to certain place in their own personal history.
Do you consider yourself a full-time artist?
Yes
How many years of experience do you have?
12 years professional experience
Select (circle) either Muralist, Panel Art or Both: Both/either
Project
How long do you expect the project to take from design/concept to installation?
(Note: artwork must be completed by July 31, 2019.)
Two months - plan to have it completed by July 1st
When would you be available to start the project?
May
Would you be willing to work with a local fabricator for parts of the project?
(Potential for in-kind material donation)
Yes
You will be asked to work with the a selection committee throughout the project with direction from the Project Coordinator. Do you have any concerns about this?
No
Artist 2 Information
Full Name: Katherine M. Chandler
Phone Number: 515.777.8982
Address: Des Moines, Iowa
Email Address: Kate.M.Chandler@gmail.com
Link to Artists Website, Album, Blog, Facebook or Gallery Page:
http://www.katechandlerceramics.com/
Artist Work
See previous work images above and brainstorming for mural below.
Kate’s Artist Statement:
I am interested in maps. How they show journey, path, growth and change. I like the symbols they use to represent characteristic and attribute. I am interested in landscape because of how it contains layers, stories, lessons, and secrets. It is one huge living organism that lives and feels as the human body does. I am interested in the relationships visually and symbolically between maps, landscape and human anatomy. When I layer images together sometimes they tell a story, sometimes they ask a question, always they relate. Are they roots, or veins? Is it a river, or an artery?
Do you consider yourself a full-time artist?
Yes
How many years of experience do you have?
19 years professional experience
Select (circle) either Muralist, Panel Art or Both: Both/either
Project
How long do you expect the project to take from design/concept to installation?
(Note: artwork must be completed by July 31, 2019.)
Two months - plan to have it completed by July 1st
When would you be available to start the project?
May
Would you be willing to work with a local fabricator for parts of the project?
(Potential for in-kind material donation)
Yes
You will be asked to work with the a selection committee throughout the project with direction from the Project Coordinator. Do you have any concerns about this?
No
Our mural brainstorming…
Estimated Budget Materials:
Our budget will depend on the project selected. While open to other brands of paint, we’ve selected a handful of key colors from the Golden brand that are rated I or excellent for lightfastness and would more than likely be used in the mural or panel application. We would plan to prepare the wall or panels with primer before painting. A more detailed budget can be determined after project selection.
Golden Fluid Acrylic
16 Oz
Anthraquinone Blue
63784
$85.79
$60.05
Golden Fluid Acrylic
16 Oz
Benzimidazolone Yellow Medium
V29428
$53.59
$37.51
Golden Fluid Acrylic
Gallon
Carbon Black
39454
$188.79
$132.15
or (depending on project)
Golden Fluid Acrylic
32 Oz
Carbon Black
39422
$71.19
$49.83
In Stock
Golden Fluid Acrylic
16 Oz
Cerulean Blue Chromium
63789
$85.79
$60.05
In Stock
Golden Fluid Acrylic
16 Oz
Quinacridone Crimson
63815
$85.79
$60.05
In Stock
Golden Fluid Acrylic
8 Oz
Pyrrole Red Light
51781
$53.89
$37.72
In Stoc
Isolation Coat
32 Oz
V30731
$30.49
$21.34
Out Of Stock
Golden
Matte MSA Varnish with UVLS
32 Oz
39597
$64.19
$44.93
In Stock
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Item #
144065
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