About David Zahn --- Bio, artist Statement, Resume
David Zahn Biography
David Zahn lives and works in Moline, Illinois. Originally from the Chicago area, he has been creating art work for many years. David creates imaginative sculptures, and is known for his bronze and ceramic pieces. His figure based art works are interesting to look at containing some sort of mystery in them. Movement is another important aspect of David’s art. He likes to create intriguing juxtapositions of static and flowing forms in his imagery. Works by David Zahn can be found in public, private, and corporate collections. There are many pieces of his art on permanent public display both indoors, and out doors, in Iowa, Illinois and other locations.
Artist Statement
As an artist who has been creating works for many years, there are some aspects of my pieces that are apparent. The human form has always been a major element in my work. Integrating images of people and blending them with abstract forms has been a long lasting direction in my art. I strive to create a feeling of timelessness and a strong emotional element in each piece. I make finished works in bronze, ceramic, and other materials as needed. I love to do commissions for individuals, or organizations. Creating a realistic portrait, or a one of a kind art work for a specific purpose is always an exciting endeavor for me. I also like to have a bit of mystery in my art, so don’t be surprised if you can’t figure out exactly what is going on. My work is imaginative, thought provoking, and surrealistic at times, so the viewer has to make some of their own conclusions.
I am a professional artist producing bronze sculptures for over 30 years. My work focuses on the human form and blends classical realism with abstract elements. I do public works, participate in gallery exhibits, art center shows and sell works in bronze to private collectors.
PUBLIC WORKS
● State of Illinois Capitol - Supreme Court Building Springfield, Illinois
2 Life-size busts - Supreme Court Justices (2024)
● Moline Public Library Gardens
4’ x 7 ‘ Abstract Human Imagery “Over the Millenia” (2024)
● City of Sherrard Veteran’s Memorial Park, Sherrard, Illinois
Life-size figure - Torso (2024)
● City of West Des Moines - City Hall West Des Moines, Iowa
7” Figure “Confluence” (2022)
● Vogel Schwartz Sculpture Garden Little Rock, AK
28” Sculpture “Matrix” (2019)
● Moline Public Library
Indoor Bronze Relief Figure 28” “Artiface” (2009)
● Department of Transportation Gateway Project Moline, Illinois
4 brick piers with relief sculptures in concrete (2004)
● Scott County Administrative Building Davenport, Iowa
1.25 Life-Size Figure “American Spirit” 911 Memorial (2003)
CORPORATE
● Trail Head Park, Deere and Company Moline, Illinois
175th Anniversary 8’ x 5’ Relief Figure “Forging a Dream” (2012) ● Kent Corporation, Muscatine, Iowa
Life size figure (to be installed 2025)
● Two Rivers YMCA, Moline, Illinois
Service Award - Abstract Human Figure (2024)
● Baugher Built / Deere and Company Paton, Iowa
Resin relief sculpture (2013)
● Genesis Hospital Davenport, Iowa
Life-size portrait bust (2000)
MUSEUMS/ SCHOOLS
● Muscatine Art Center Muscatine, Iowa
8 foot abstracted figure (2021)
● Moline Public High School Moline, Illinois
Life-size torso sculpture Charles Carpenter Memorial (install 2025)
● Dubuque Museum of Art - Permanent Collection
Sculpture “Symmetry” Abstract Human Imagery (Aluminum) (2023)
● Hauberg Museum Blackhawk State Park, Rock Island Illinois
Life-size Native American bust for State of Illinois “Remember” (2004)
● North Scott School District Eldridge, Iowa
Two Sculptures - One Life-size figure and One 6’ x 4’ relief (2002)
EDUCATION
I earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Northeastern Illinois University (1989) and completed coursework in figure sculpture and bronze casting at the Art institute of Chicago.
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Please call or email me to discuss your project
David Zahn 309-206-7458 --- Email dzahnkoi@ yahoo.com