tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25519965213005718862023-11-16T03:43:25.717-08:00larry forteLarry Fortehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05632713893425895076noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2551996521300571886.post-77884625726451614292012-03-26T13:28:00.036-07:002012-10-19T17:23:15.256-07:00 Larry Forte<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Lawrence Forte</div>
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Job Objective; Artist, Illustrator, Graphic Designer</div>
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Skills</div>
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Experienced with Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop</div>
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Very strong background in the visual arts, including expertise in oil painting</div>
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Over twenty years of exhibition installation experience in museum and gallery settings</div>
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Professional Experience</div>
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<a href="http://georgiamuseum.org/">Georgia Museum of Art</a>, Athens, GA 2004 - present</div>
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Designed and created exhibition labels and signage using Adobe InDesign</div>
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Voluntarily designed promotional materials for museum functions and events as needed</div>
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Created and installed custom displays and mounts for exhibitions</div>
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Designed and fabricated custom crates and packaging for fine art objects</div>
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Supervised and trained student workers and temporary helpers as needed</div>
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Worked as a freelance GMOA preparator from 1997 onward, until hired on full-time in 2004</div>
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<a href="http://www.athensclarkecounty.com/index.aspx?NID=491" target="_blank">Lyndon House Arts Center, Athens, GA </a>1998 - 2004</div>
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Worked as a freelance exhibition preparator and art handler</div>
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Duties included designing and creating exhibition furniture, installing gallery lighting,</div>
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installing works of art, and managing the wood shop</div>
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Taught two 6-week “Introduction to Oil Painting” classes to community members</div>
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<a href="http://www.nyu.edu/greyart/" target="_blank">Grey Art Gallery, New York University</a>, New York City 1997 - 2000</div>
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Worked as a freelance exhibition preparator and art handler</div>
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Installed gallery signage, exhibition lighting, and works of art</div>
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Prepared exhibition space by constructing temporary walls, exhibition</div>
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furniture, and display mounts</div>
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<a href="http://www.guggenheim.org/new-york" target="_blank">Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum</a>, New York City 1992 - 2000</div>
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Worked as a freelance exhibition preparator and art handler</div>
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Prepared exhibition spaces and installed gallery signage</div>
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Supervised a 5-10 person production crew</div>
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<a href="http://thepacegallery.com/" target="_blank">Pace Wildenstein Gallery</a>, New York City 1995 - 2000</div>
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Amann Conservation Associates, New York City 1995</div>
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Assisted fine arts conservators on a freelance basis</div>
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Saroush Designs, New York City 1991</div>
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Worked to prepare mailings, assist with proof reading,</div>
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and perform general office duties on a freelance basis</div>
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<a href="http://www.modeworks.com/" target="_blank">Modeworks, New York City </a>1990</div>
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Worked to paint large-scale props and murals on a freelance basis</div>
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<a href="http://www.ringling.org/" target="_blank">John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art</a>, Sarasota, FLA 1988 - 1990</div>
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Worked full-time as an exhibition preparator and art handler</div>
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Duties included installing art, painting show title signs, installing gallery lighting,</div>
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matting and framing works of art, and preparing exhibition spaces</div>
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Education</div>
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<a href="http://www.ringling.edu/" target="_blank">Ringling School of Art and Design</a>, Sarasota, FLA 1983 - 1986</div>
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Certificate of Fine Arts, Painting</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cccccc; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The range of paint as a medium is grand, if not endless. With this in mind I have begun to embrace the methods that come naturally to me. I am coming to terms with the fact that I cannot do everything at once. So, in order not to be distracted by the endless barrage of interest, I am focusing on my strengths, and minimizing experi</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">mentation. Discipline and structure must exist before anything meaningful can occur. This has been a difficult </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">rule for me to accept. </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #cccccc; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">My way is mostly an intuitive one. This means that the information conveyed is not of literal thought. What is offered is a nonverbal feeling or presence of mind. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cccccc; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">My process is less of an invention and more of a development. The paintings have become like footsteps on a </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">long road to self realization. The more I work, the more I gain respect for anyone working in the field, past or </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">present. </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #cccccc; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">The physical aspect of painting is very important. Most development happens while actively painting. I like the feeling of movement combined with deep stillness. My paintings are simple imagery in simple compositions. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #cccccc; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">I am aware that I am building on the forms and philosophies of others. My aim is to make good work. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cccccc; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Contemplation and reflection are key. My best work happens after a period of thought. When that is done, I </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">enjoy the freedom of actively painting. </span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cccccc; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">My predominant, but loosely defined, themes are Inspiration, Optimism, and Consciousness. I would like to </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">use my work to spark a feeling of encouragement in the viewer. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #cccccc; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">When all is said and done, I hope my work will serve as a force for good. </span></div>
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