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Sculpture by Fritz Ozuna

Artist's Statement

I think, art should be beautiful, and invite the viewer into a room, to look at the art, to examine the art. An artwork should feature enough subtleties that it encourages fresh inspection with each new visit. I believe, an artist should be a craftsman, so talented he, or she, is elevated to the level of "artist" the peak of craftsmanship. An artist should strive to raise his or her skills with each new project, and each new project should stretch his capabilities. It is my belief, that if an artist's new project requires a new craft or skill, it is the artist's obligation to learn that craft or skill, for only by learning, and doing his own work, may the artist discover the uses and limitations of new and different mediums.
FRITZ OZUNA
March 2003

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Artist's Biography

Born in San Antonio, Texas and now living on a farm near Comfort, Texas.

I make neon that is used in combination with other sculptural materials. Welded aluminum, steel, wood, stone, acrylic paintings, found objects, and other materials are brought to life when illuminated with my multi-colored neon "lightsticks". The appearance of my sculptures changes as light conditions change, coming to full bloom as darkness approaches. My work has evolved from fairly simple wall sculptures, to large wall and freestanding indoor and outdoor art pieces. I hope in future to build ever larger and more dramatic works that take my abilities and the materials I use to their maximum potential.

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Resumé

WORK HISTORY:
I have worked with neon since 1978. The first years were spent doing commercial neon, with neon art as a sideline. Neon as artwork steadily became the focus of my work, and is now my full-time occupation. Since 1999, my work has largely consisted of commissioned work, for private homes.

EDUCATION:
Trinity University
San Antonio College
Hunter School of Art
Northern Neon Workshop
Welding Classes

SELECTED AWARDS:
Julian Onderdonk Memorial Purchase Prize, San Antonio Art League Museum
Certificate of Appreciation, Art in Public Places; City of San Antonio, Texas
President's Award, San Antonio Art League Museum

PUBLIC COMMISSIONS:
AT&T, Houston, Texas
Kraft Foods, San Antonio, Texas
Trinity University, San Antonio, Texas
Tivy High School, Kerrville, Texas

SELECTED EXHIBITIONS:
2003 Sculptors Dominion Invitational; San Antonio, Texas
2003 A Neon Gathering, The Arts Alliance at Clear Lake; Clear Lake, Texas
2002 GlassWorks Galleries, 2-man show; San Antonio, Texas

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