Ed Kroupa's artwork spans a variety of mediums and subjects. His interest range from wildlife to figurative. Each piece reflects a commitment to capturing details but without losing the unique character and personality of the subject. Ed Kroupa's artwork can be found in collections across the United States and abroad.

In addition to creating original works of art, Ed is skilled in a variety of technical production disciplines, including knowledge of fiberglass, vacuum forming, casting plaster and resins. He has professional experience in the creation of props, signage, displays and special effects for the entertainment industry. His collaborative commercial works are prominently displayed in a number of international locations, including Disney theme parks. Much of Ed's technical production training was received during the five years he worked for EB Effects in Washington State.

Ed also has a extensive fine art foundry background which includes being a master mold maker, commercial sculptor, an expert at enlargements and all aspects of the lost wax casting process. He was the lead mold-maker and the department head of the wax room at the Bronze Works for ten years. Currently he has his own studio and foundry, Two Ravens Studio in Tacoma WA.


SUMMARY OF SKILLS

� Conceptualizes and designs artwork for commissions,
gallery works and architectural elements
� Provides and conducts solutions for resolving design/fabrication
issues from inception to finished product
� Regularly creates bids and budgets as part of production management
for public and private art projects
� Liaison for developing art projects with art planners, architects,
engineers, organizations and public agencies
� Experienced in creating proposals, presentations, research, and development
� Implements feedback into designs from community outreach
� Trained as a CAD operator and board draftsman


SELECT SOLO WORKS

2018 �Endless Exploration� public art project: local woodland animal reliefs on bronze rock formations, Mullan Road Elementary, Spokane, WA

2015 �Floating Life Forms� public art project: six bronze sea life sculptures on stylized marine buoy balls, Thea Foss Waterway Esplanade, Tacoma, WA

2014 �Surgical Portraits� public art project: five concrete reliefs of notable local surgeons for Multi Care Hospital, Tacoma, WA

2011 �Life� temporary art installation based on molecular building blocks of life, Garfield Gulch Trailhead area, Tacoma, WA


SELECT COLLABORATIVE WORKS

2016 Doug Granum, artistic creative director � �The Beloved Ivan� Monument � Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium Tacoma, WA � Public art project. Responsible for the fabrication and designed the internal support structure for a 3D printed, direct cast life size gorilla sculpture in conjunction with the creative director.

2012 Etsuko Ichikawa, lead artist � ArtsWA project for Fredrickson Elementary School � Puyallup, WA �Spectrum of Light,� public art sculpture. Fulfilled artist�s production requirements, addressed material issues, supervised engineering of hanging structures, oversaw resin ball fabrication and coordinated onsite installation with the lead artist.

1997 EB Effects Company � Signage Sculptures � Disney�s Animal Kingdom � Orlando, FL. Served as the lead artist for fabrication based on designs created with Disney. As stipulated by structural engineers, the Giraffe and Toucan signs warranted special requirements to accommodate hurricane-force winds.


PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

November 2008 to Present
Artist and Owner of Two Ravens Studio & Art Foundry · Tacoma, WA

� Designs commissions for solo and collaborative works
� Supervises art studio staff and subcontractors on all aspects of art fabrication
and foundry production
� Works with artists from a wide range of backgrounds and in a variety of media
� Creates production molds for casting in ceramic, resins, concrete and various metals
� Assists with welding and fabrication work as well as the installation
of finished artworks
� Familiar with many technical production disciplines, including knowledge of fiberglass, vacuum-forming, casting plaster and a diverse assortment of resins

November 2001 to January 2010
Department Head of Mold-Making/ Wax Room of the Bronze Works · Tacoma, WA

� Fabricated artwork from various organic and inorganic materials
� Created enlargements for public and private art projects
� Managed bids on all mold and wax-chasing projects
� Responsible for artisan team and training under the wax department
� Oversaw and carried out all stages of the mold-making process
� Proficient at all steps of the lost wax bronze-casting method

1995 to 2001
Lead Artisan at EB Effects Inc. · Shelton, WA

� Constructed models, props, displays and signage for the
commercial/entertainment industry
� Effected technical and practical problem-solving with art directors and designers
� Aided in the design, production and installation of amusement ride sets and props

EXHIBITIONS

2017 A Night of Art & Wine, Hotel Murano, Tacoma, WA
2017 Meet the Makers Popup, Matter/Mika Gallery, Tacoma WA
2016 EVOLUTION: Art, Science & Adaptation, Public Art Exhibition,
Seymour Botanical Conservatory at Wright Park, Tacoma WA
2014 Rotating Works, Creative Forces Gift Gallery at Hotel Murano,
Tacoma, WA
2011 MAE Group Show, Madera Art Gallery, Tacoma, WA
2010 Sculpture Show, Art At Work Tour, Two Ravens Studio, Tacoma, WA
2009 Juried Show, three-dimensional works, Proctor Arts Festival, Tacoma, WA
2007 Group Sculpture Show, The Works Gallery, Bronze Works, Tacoma, WA

COLLECTIONS

2015 �Peeping Tom� (edition #7/20) Creative Forces Gallery,
Tacoma WA, gallery sale
2014 Bill Ayer, Seattle, WA, �Sea Jelly� (one of a kind)
private commission by PSE
2013 Amanda Kroening, Hartford, WI, �Peeping Tom� (edition #6/20)
private sale
2010 Amanda Amend, Whidbey Island, WA, �Peeping Tom� (edition #5/20)
private sale
2009 Katrina Toft, Tacoma, WA, �El Pulpo� (one-of-a-kind) private sale
2008 John Kessing, Olympia, WA, �Peeping Tom� (edition #4/20) private sale
2008 Frank Brekenridge, Olympia, WA, �Peeping Tom� (edition #3/20)
private sale
2007 Liza Clinton, Kent, England, �Peeping Tom� (edition #2/20)
Bronze Works Gallery, Tacoma WA
2005 Arlene Wright, Seattle, WA, �Gnome Doors� private commission

TRAINING

PA:ID Program � Selected by the City of Tacoma in 2011 to participate in the public arts training program. Awarded the commission to create a public art piece for the Thea Foss Waterway and Esplanade Building

VIDEO

To see a video excerpt of the creation process for the public art piece �Floating Life Forms� Please go to https://vimeo.com/143560547 to view. Total run time is 2.52 minutes.

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