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(937) 215-4106
Keith Skogstrom
www.keithskogstrom.com
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1341 N. Greenview Ave, #2
Chicago, IL 60642
Statement of Qualifications
Professional artist living and working in Chicago’s Wicker Park neighborhood. Professional cabinetry and
millwork fabricator and installer with experience in both residential and commercial spaces. Diverse
media background including but not limited to exterior and interior murals, wood sculpture, metal
sculpture, papermaking, photocopy transfers, Photoshop, Illustrator, and lighting design. Jobsite/project
management experience in both construction and public workspaces.
Select Projects
Stanley’s Fresh Fruit and Vegtables
Two circle murals painted on the side of Stanley’s Grocery located at 1558 N.
Elston Ave.
Brockton Operation at Estate Social Lounge
Four wall installation combining panels and permanent marker designs on the
walls of Estate Social Lounge located at 1177 N. Elston Ave.
Duration: Three Months
July 2013 – Sept. 2013
Chicago, IL.
Duration: Four Months
June2013 – Sept 2013
Chicago, IL.
EvilOlive – Artist & Project Manager
Eight large circular panels installed in EvilOlive (1551 W. Division St), 3 bar
remodels, custom artwork, VIP mural installation, DJ booth installation, and
Shoji screen repair. Crew included two contractors and three artist.
Back Room – Artist & Project Manager
Creation and design of artwork for 38ft x 5ft wall behind raised seating area.
Crew included ten artists. Artwork location: 937 N. Rush St.
Duration: Six Months
April 2012 - Oct 2013
Chicago, IL.
Duration: Three Weeks
Sept. 2012 – Oct. 2012
Chicago, IL.
River Shannon – Artist & Project Manager
Duration: Seven Weeks
Aug. 2012 – Sept.2012
Recreation of artwork from bar windows at 425 W. Armitage Ave. Project Chicaog, IL.
included mural application, fabrication of three circle frames, letter
fabrication spelling “River Shannon, Est. 1946”, frame and letter installation,
and application of faux ivy.
O’Leary’s Public House – Artist
Duration: Two Weeks
July 2012
Design, creation and installation of new letters spelling "O'Leary's Public Chicago, IL.
House" Restaurant location: 541 N. Wells St.
keithskogstrom@hotmail.com
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Five Faces – Artist & Project Manager
Duration: Six Weeks
May 2012 – June 2012
Completed five portraits, custom frames, stucco repair, repainting of facade, Chicago, IL.
and installation of portraits and custom accents (faux filmstrips) at 7 W.
Division St.
Violet Hour – Artist & Project Manager
Duration: Nine Months
Jan. 2012 – Oct. 2012
53 panel outdoor installation creating a 6ft x 38ft mural on the façade of a Chicago, IL.
speakeasy located 1520 N. Damen St. Image was created by drawing with
sharpie markers on plywood panels and finished with marine varnish.
“Pumpkin” – Restoration Artist & Project Manager
Duration: Four Weeks
“Pumpkin Jungle Gym” restoration in Cliff Park as part of Project Jericho
programming and in conjunction with the Clark County Parks and Recreation
District. Springfield, OH. Responsibilities included replacing decayed wood
parts, stripping old paint, structural repair, design, and application of new
paint. Also, as part of Project Jericho, responsibilities included monitoring
participating children’s behavior and involvement, encouraging artistic
interests, and promoting creative outlets as alternatives to criminal
endeavors.
June 2008
Springfield, OH
“See the Art in Me” – Restoration Artist & Project Manager
Duration: One Week
“See the Art in Me” sculpture restoration in Kuss Auditorium's front lawn as
part of Project Jericho programming and in conjunction with the Clark County
Parks and Recreation District. Springfield, OH. Responsibilities included
stripping old paint, structural repair, and application of new paint. Also, as
part of Project Jericho, responsibilities included monitoring participating
children’s behavior and involvement, encouraging artistic interests, and
promoting creative outlets as alternatives to criminal endeavors.
March 2008
Springfield, OH
Related Experience
Heffernan Morgan and Ronsley
Current Position
Freelance artist working with event designers creating installations for large
event spaces
Ulrich & Associates – Fabrication & Installation
Fabrication and installation of custom closets, cabinetry, and furniture. Wall
Current Position
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Chicago, IL 60642
framing, trim installation and stair parts fabrication.
Creative Wood Concepts – Fabrication & Installation
Oct 2012 – March 2013
Fabriction and installation of custom furniture, millwork and cabinetry.
Pagoda Studios – Lead Assistant to Fabrication & Restoration
Sep 2010 – Jan 2011
Forge construction, mold casting, welding, metal and wood fabrication, wood
finishing, and design of both wooden and metal sculptures.
Ted Bolle Millwork – Fabrication
Mar 2008 - Oct 2008
Fabrication and finishing of wooden products including furniture, cabinets,
doors, windows, and other assorted wooden elements.
Awards, Scholarships & Grants
Coming Up Taller Award 2008: Project Jericho, one of 19 youth arts and
humanities programs recognized nationally
2008
Juror’s Award – Second Place “The Third Annual Majestic Juried Competition”
Majestic Galleries, Nelsonville, OH
Juror: Kevin Ewing
2008
John and Frances Hopkins Scholarship
2008
Fine Arts Talent Awards
2007
Creative Research Award
2006
L.C. Mitchell Memorial Scholarship
2006
Francis M. Paulson Family Scholarship
2006
Ohio Governor’s Art Exhibition Award of Excellence
2004
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Cum Laude
Ohio University, Athens, OH
References
keithskogstrom@hotmail.com
(937) 215-4106
Available upon request
Keith Skogstrom
www.keithskogstrom.com
www.facebook.com/geodesicdesigns
1341 N. Greenview Ave, #2
Chicago, IL 60642