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| 2000-08 |
Set In Motion, Kinetic Art in the Northwest, SculptureStream Through Yellowstone, 6 x 15 x 30', aluminum, stainless, polyurethaneYellowstone Art Museum, Billings, MT A Psychology of Happiness (solo), Sculpture, Prints, Collage, Lighting Only Contemporary Art Gallery, Fort Collins, COMel Ristau, Sculpture - Prints, Composition, Denver, COIndoor Sculpture Exhibition, Sculpture, Steamboat Springs, CO |
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| 1990-99 |
Change - Group Exhibition, Sculpture - Prints, Change Chamber Gallery, Dallas, TX Ristau - Mel, Jacque, Aaron, Jacob, Drawings - Sculpture - Lighting Clover Virginia Shore Gallery, ACU, Abilene, TXMel Ristau, Drawings Sul Ross University Gallery, Alpine, TXMel Ristau - Beaded Drawings, Drawings - Sculpture Amy Graves Ryan Fine Arts Gallery, McMU, Abilene, TXMel Ristau and Van LeBus, Drawings - Serigraphs - Sculpture Center for Contemporary Arts, Abilene, TXGroup Exhibition, Sculpture Jordan Magic Mountain Gallery, Taos, NMSecond Nature Sculpture Susan Davidoff, David Everett, Rick Floyd, Cynthia Holmes, Benito Huerta, William Montgomery, Willie Ray Parish, Mel Ristau, Regina Vater, Liz Ward Adair Margo Fine Art, ElPaso, TX |
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| 1980-89 |
Imagine Tokyo Exhibition, Serigraphs, Konica GalleryTokyo, Japan Beyond Sculpture - Constructions by Texas Artists, Sculpture, Abilene Fine Arts Museum Abilene, TXMel Ristau - Solo Exhibition, Serigraphs Bratislava, CzechoslovakiaImagine Exhibition Apple Computer & Verbum, Serigraphs, Verbum Gallery San Diego, CAGroup Exhibition, Sculpture - Serigraphs, Crescent Center Gallery Dallas, TXMel Ristau & Jack Maxwell, Sculpture, Assemblage Reliefs - Serigraphs, 626 Contemporary Art Gallery Santa Fe, NMMel Ristau, Sculpture - Assemblage Reliefs - Serigraphs, IMMIX Gallery Dallas, TXGroup Exhibition, Sculpture - Assemblage Reliefs, IMMIX Gallery Dallas, TXMel Ristau, Sculpture - Assemblage Reliefs, Abilene Fine Arts Museum Abilene, TXCelebrating Texas Sculpture - 100 Best, Sculpture, Texas Society of Sculptors Austin, TXFaculty Exhibition, Sculpture, Clover Virginia Shore Gallery, ACU Abilene, TXFaculty Exhibition, Serigraphs, Clover Virginia Shore Gallery, ACU Abilene, TXAll Texas Exhibition, Assemblage Reliefs, Texas A&M University College Station, TXMel Ristau & Kim Abraham, Assemblage Reliefs - PhotoGraphics, Clover Virginia Shore Gallery, ACU Abilene, TX |
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Verbe'3 & 4 2009 - two aerial kinetic sculptures, University of Nebraska, Criss Library Atrium and Entry, Omaha, NE Verbe'2 2008 - - aerial kinetic sculpture, U of C Denver Anschutz Medical Campus, Education 1B South Artium, Aurora, COThe Positive Spirit 2008 - outdoor kinetic sculpture, Fort Collins High School, ColoradoSystems of Interaction 2008 - aerial kinetic sculpture, University of Colorado, Dwire Hall (lobby), Colorado Springs, CO Possibilities of Place 2008 - aerial kinetic sculpture, Walker Brands, Tampa, FLAir Play 11 2008, monumental kinetic aerial sculpture, Children’s Medical Center Legacy (lobby) / Plano, TXAir Garden 9 2007, Children's Specialized Hospital (lobby), New Brunswick, NJAir Play 5.7 2007, indoor kinetic aerial sculpture, Methodist Mansfield Hospital, Plano, TXSpinner 2b 2007, outdoor kinetic sculpture, HMC Architects, Ontario, CARiver Garden 1 2006, monumental aerial kinetic sculpture, Children's Hospital of Atlanta / Scottish Rite (grand atrium), Atlanta, GARed River of Stones 2006, kinetic aerial sculpture, Baylor Institute for Rehabilitation, Dallas, TXRed Stones 2, 2005, indoor kinetic aerial sculpture, The Architect's Studio, Fort Collins, CORed Stones 3 2005, kinetic aerial sculpture, Museum of Contemporary Art (atrium), Fort Collins, CORed Peak Stones 2005, aerial kinetic sculpture, RedPeak Properties, Glenarm Place (lobby), Denver, COAir Garden 7.2 2005, monumental kinetic aerial sculpture, Thurgood Marshall Elementary (atrium)Richardson Independent School District, Dallas, TXAir Garden 7.3-10 (eight variants) 2005, kinetic aerial sculptures, Thurgood Marshall Elementary (light wells)/Richardson Independent School District,Dallas, TXAir Garden 1.7 2003, kinetic aerial sculpture, Audelia Creek Elementary / Richardson Independent School District,Dallas, TX |
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President/CEO, MediaGarden, Inc., 1994-2000 Principle, Visual Interface Architects, Inc., 1990-93 Assistant Professor, Visual Communications, ACU, 1983-93 |
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Academics |
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| MFA / Information Design (summa cum laude), The University of Kansas School of Fine Arts, Lawrence, KS, 1983 BFA / Painting & Drawing, ACU, 1973 |
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8001 Country Farms Ct. Fort Collins, CO 80528 |
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mel@melristau.com |
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"Mel Ristau’s artworks are a wonderful addition to the Nebraska 1% for Art collection. The two works he created for us, a centerpiece aerial installation in the main entrance of the University of Nebraska at Omaha Criss Library and a second kinetic work at the lower southeast entrance of the library, were warmly welcomed by the library staff and continue to receive great praise from students and visitors alike. Mel’s dedication to his work and consummate professionalism show brilliantly in his entire artistic process, from his initial application to his completed works. His adept handling of the commission workflow, from interpreting the client’s desires, to examining the site and designing stellar artwork, to final installation, formed a seamless operation for the client from start to finish. The artwork itself is beautiful, interesting, extremely well designed and securely installed. It has an immediate appeal that seems to resonate with everyone, and is built to stand the test of time. I expect these works to remain among the favorites of our collection for years to come."J.D. Hutton, Director Nebraska Arts Council" "Mel is wonderfully creative and a joy to work with." Jil Rosentrater, Director Art in Public PlacesColorado Council on the ArtsSuperbly professional!" Maeve McGrathMcGrath & Braun Art Consultants, Denver"Mel Ristau has a masterful understanding of architectural space and the interplay of his art pieces in the three dimensional environment. The professional care, attention to detail, flexibility, and sense-of-humor that Mel demonstrated in creating and installing River Garden 1 for Scottish Rite hospital lobby at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta was outstanding. He is a delight to work with! His mobile brings smiles to the faces of our hospital visitors and staff every day." Brenda Smith, RID, IIDAformer Design Manager, Facilities Planning & DevelopmentChildren's Healthcare of Atlanta"The crowning showpiece in our new building, Mel's sculpture is pure joy. Upon entering, people walk in, look up, stop, and say "WOW!"" Nancy Walker, PresidentWalker Brands"Mel's sculptures are graphically clean, spirited and inventive and have "connected" with students, faculty and parents in a way that is fresh and inviting -- creating delightful focal points that have significantly impacted the effectiveness of our learning environments." Tony J GuzmamManaging Architect for Richardson ISD ProjectsDallas county, Texas"Mel's work... makes a tangible and powerful addition to any environment." David Tidey, AIACorgan Associates, Inc.Dallas, Texas"Audelia Creek Elementary School won a Dallas AIA Merit Award (almost unheard of for a public school). Your mobiles were no doubt instrumental in helping the project win this award!" Joel EfrussyCorgan Associates, Inc.Dallas, Texas"Mel Ristau has embraced technology to create an art form that seems to appeal to all. Whether young or old, an art collector or just a passer-by, everybody is fascinated by Mel's innovative creations." Glenn Konen, AIAThe Architect's StudioFort Collins, Colorado"A wonderful sculptor that is incredibly professional and enjoyable to work with. His mobile's coloring coordinated beautifully with the surrounding environment, transforming the space — an empty glass box — to appropriate scale and atmosphere for a children's play area." Amy Thomasson, Interior Designer, ASIDHealthcare Sector, RTKL AssociatesDallas, Texas"The response has been incredible, it is such a wonderful piece!" Gena English, RID, AAHID, TAID, Sr Interior DesignerChildren's Medical CenterDallas, Texas"Signaling the creative activity within and providing a playful invention for our Santa Ana winds, your outdoor sculpture is masterfully crafted, perfectly scaled and sensitive to the slightest breeze. A most rewarding collaboration!" Jon L. Richardson, LEED APHMC /Ontario, California"A positive experience for all! Mel is a sculptor that understands architectural space. His colorful kinetic work is immediately engaging -- establishing a welcoming sense of place for all at Children's Medical Center-Legacy." Robert F Doane, AIA, ACHAPage Southerland Page / Dallas"Mel's sculpture is pure delight -- delight for all ages. His work brightens and enlivens our museum's lobby. It is among the most accessible and hospitable artworks in our museum." Robert C. Manchester, Senior CuratorYellowstone Art Museum, Billings, Montana"A beautiful addition and most successful collaboration!" Debbie Lapioli, Vice Chancellor for Administration & FinanceUniversity of Colorado at Colorado Springs"With every new work, Mel gives us poetry -- nurturing a colorful conversation between public and architectural space." Marina Petric, ArchitectAustin, Texas"Your playful, yet sophisticated sculpture creates an inspirational focal point that exceeds our expectations. Both children and adults are delighted by its stimulating effect." Dr. Carolyn G. Bukhair, SuperintendentRichardson ISD,Dallas county, Texas"I'd like to sit right up there and just fly away." 1st grade studentAudelia Creek Elementary School, Richardson ISDDallas county, Texas"Mel's sculpture exceeds all of our expectations! It's a wonderful addition to our art collection." Eric and Jan ManasseMontecito, California"[Mel Ristau's] pristine works were, clean, serene, gorgeous and popular." Dallas ReviewThe Dallas Morning News |
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