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Glenn Schwaiger
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Biography
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Statement
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My primary focus for the past fifteen years has been public art. I feel public art should address the concerns and sensibilities of the community where it is located. Often, I involve the creative energies of the community in the creation of ceramic tile murals and sculptures. I have received numerous grants and awards resulting in the placement of artworks in parks, community centers, and public schools.
In addition to public works, I also create smaller pieces for exhibition and personal enjoyment. My landscape and nature images are a celebration of the cyclical rhythms of the Chihuahuan desert. I have grown to appreciate both the timeless and temporal aspects of the desert during my fifteen years of residence in Southern New Mexico. I hope the viewer of my work will be reminded of the inherent beauty in nature.
I work with hand-made, slip decorated ceramic tiles. The naturalness and physical nature of the medium complements the subjects. A glazed surface provides a vibrant finish to the artworks while serving to protect them from weather. The tactile nature of tiles invites a gentle touch from the viewer.
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Exhibitions
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Commissions and Awards
2009 La Placita pubic art commission, City of Las Cruces for the Downtown Mall
2009 Gateways public art commission, City of Las Cruces and Las Esperanzas
2008 Ceramic tile restoration for Historic Rio Grande Theater, Las Cruces, NM
2007-2008 Commission for tile murals at Mesquite Elementary School, Mesquite, NM
2006 Finalist, Pennsylvania State University, Senior Gift, State College, PA
1995-2005 Art in Local Schools. La Union Elementary, San Miguel Elementary, Sunland Park Elementary, San Andres High School, Gadsden Middle and Elementary Schools, Doņa Ana County, NM
2005 Finalist, Hillsborough County Upper Tampa Bay Trail, Tampa, FL
2005 Finalist, City of Albuquerque Public Art Program, Civic Plaza Tricentennial Celebration, Albuquerque, NM
2003 Finalist, Denver Public Art Program, 8th Avenue, Denver, CO
2003 Finalist, Phoenix Rail System Public Art Program, Phoenix, AZ
2002 Finalist, City of Albuquerque Public Art Program, Isotopes Baseball Stadium, Albuquerque, NM
2002 Martin County Art in Public Places, commission, Stuart, FL
2002 Florida Art in State Buildings program, University of Central Florida Baseball Stadium, Orlando, FL
2000 New Mexico Arts, Art in Public Places commission, Belen High School, Belen, NM
2000 Waterfall Foundation commission for San Andres High School, Mesilla, NM
1999 Las Cruces Public Schools Art in Public Places, Picacho Middle School,
Las Cruces, NM
1998 Albuquerque Urban Enhancement Trust Fund grant, Hubert Humphrey Elementary School, Albuquerque, NM
1998 New Mexico Arts Art in Public Places, Jack Candelaria Community Center, Albuquerque, NM
1997 New Mexico Arts Art in Public Places, Enchanted Hills Elementary School,
Rio Rancho, NM
1996 New Mexico Arts Art in Public Places, City of Rio Rancho, Arroyo de Desportes, Rio Rancho, NM
1995-1996 New Mexico Arts Percent for Art public sculpture grant, Court Youth Center, Las Cruces, NM
1995 New Mexico Arts Public Art in Local Schools grant, Clovis High School, Clovis, NM
1994 First Award, Texas International, University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX
1993 First Award, All Media Summer Exhibition, Contemporary Artist's Center, North Adams, MA
1993 New Mexico Arts Public Art Special Projects Program grant, Mesilla Park Recreation Center, Mesilla Park, NM
1992 First Award, First National Exhibition, Long Beach Arts. Long Beach, CA
1991 First Award, Honorable Mention, Florida National. Tallahassee, FL
1991 Juror's Recognition Award of Excellence, Alternatives 91, Athens, OH
1991 Juror's Recognition Award, Visions of Excellence, Albuquerque United Artists, Albuquerque, NM
1989 U.S. West Communications and City of Las Cruces Art in Public Places grant,
Las Cruces, NM
Selected Exhibitions
2006 25th Anniversary Potter's Guild Exhibition, Juror's Award, Las Cruces Museum,
Las Cruces, NM
2005 From the Ground Up, Las Cruces Museum, Juror's Award Las Cruces, NM
2003 Ceramics Triennial, Roswell Museum and Art Center, Roswell, NM
2003 Crossing Borders, International Museum of Art, El Paso, TX
2001 The Many Faces of Chamizal, Chamizal National Memorial, El Paso, TX
1992-2000 El Paso County Community College Faculty Exhibition, El Paso, TX
2000 13th Annual San Angelo National Ceramic Competition, San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts, San Angelo, TX
1998 New Mexico State University Biennial Faculty Exhibition, Williams Hall Art Gallery, Las Cruces, NM
1998 Along the Rio Grande, Chamizal National Memorial. El Paso, TX
1996 New Mexico State University Faculty Exhibition, Las Cruces, NM
1995 University of Texas at El Paso Faculty Exhibition, El Paso, TX
1995 New Mexico Clayworkers Invitational exhibition, Governor's Gallery, Sante Fe, NM
1994 Texas International, Juried International Art Exhibition, University of Texas at
El Paso. 1st Award, El Paso, TX
1994 The Mesilla Valley, A Curator's Selection, Governor's Gallery. Santa Fe, NM
1994 Arts Center Annual Exhibition, Central Wyoming College. Riverton, WY
1993 Greater Midwest International VIII Award Winners, Central Missouri State University, MO
1993 Border Artists Exhibition, Museo de Arte, Cuidad Juarez, Mexico
Selected Exhibitions cont.
1993 Main Street 93 Fort Worth Arts Festival, Eighth Annual National Fine Arts Competition, Fort Worth, TX
1993 New Mexico '93, Museum of Fine Arts. Sante Fe, NM
1993 8th Annual Greater Midwest International Exhibition, Central Missouri State University. Juror's Award, MO
1993 The Dining Experience/A Craft Expression, National Juried Exhibition, Luckenbach Mill Gallery, Bethlehem, PA
1992 First National Show, Long Beach Arts, First Award, Long Beach, CA
1992 Seventh Annual Greater Midwest International, Central Missouri State University Art Center Gallery, MO
1992 Biennial Crafts Exhibition, Fuller Lodge Art Center and Gallery, Third Award, Los Alamos, NM
1992 Feats of Clay, 5th Annual Lincoln Arts National Juried Exhibition, Purchase Award, Lincoln, CA
1992 14th Annual Vahki Exhibition, Mesa Arts Center, Mesa, AZ
1992 Southwest Art Exhibition 92, Del Rio Council for the Arts, Del Rio, TX
1992 Counter Point 23rd Annual National Juried Photography, Graphics, and Fine Crafts Exhibition, Hill Country Arts Foundation. Gene Hovey Award, Ingram, TX
1991 21st Annual Traveling Competition, Greensboro Artist's League. Greensboro Cultural Center, Juror's Recognition Award, Greensboro, NC and Ward-Nasse Gallery, NY, NY
1991 Feats of Clay, 4th Annual Lincoln Arts National Exhibition, Purchase Award, Lincoln, CA
1991 Visions of Excellence, Albuquerque United Artists, State Fair Fine Arts Gallery, Juror's Award, Albuquerque, NM
1991 Florida National, National Juried Exhibition. Florida State University Museum. First Award and Honorable Mention, Tallahassee, FL
1991 Alternatives 91 National Juried Exhibition, Seigfred Gallery, Juror's
Award of Excellence, Ohio University, Athens, OH.
1990 Master of Fine Arts Thesis exhibition, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces,
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