About David Zahn --- Bio, artist Statement, Resume

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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.              
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•                                                                                                          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.  
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• Public Works     2022  Larger then life scale bronze torso on steel  base 6'8" tall
•                                 City of West Des moines "Confluence" Bronze & corten steel
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•                                   2021  8 foot bronze abstract figure commission for Muscatine Art 
•                                              Center, Iowa installed 2021
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•                                    2019   28” tall bronze  Vogel Schwartz 
•                                               Sculpture Garden, Little Rock AR
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•                                  2013   Baugher Built, Resin relief sculpture 
•                                               Created for Deere & Co
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•                                    2012   Trail Head Park  “Forging a Dream” sculpture
•                                               8’ wide 5’ tall bronze  (created for Deere & co)
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•                                    2009   Moline Public Library 28” H Bronze High Relief
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•                                    2006   Children’s Museum Bettendorf Iowa 
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•                                    2004   Hauberg Museum (Black Hawk State Park)
•                                               Life-size bronze bust, For state of Illinois 
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•                                    2004   City of Moline Gateway Project
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•                                    2003   Scott County Administrative Building                 
•                                               Davenport Iowa, (1.25 Life-size Bronze)
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•                                    2002   North Scott School District Eldridge Iowa
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•                                    2002   North Scott School District Eldridge Iowa
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•                                    1999   Quad City Marathon (bronze figure awards)
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•                                    1998   Genesis Hospital “(Life-size portrait bust)
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• EDUCATION :  1989   Northeastern Illinois University    B.A.  Art
•                                           1983   Art Institute of Chicago
•                                           1982   American Academy of Art
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• GALLERIES:           Gallery 166,  Vail Colorado  
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•                                    Bereskin Gallery,  Bettendorf Iowa
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•                                    Quad City Arts Gallery, Rock Island Illinois
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• I have been producing and selling bronze and ceramic sculptures for about 30 years. In this time I have done more then 75 works in bronze ranging in size from 16 inches tall to larger then life-size works weighing over 500 pounds. I participate in gallery shows at public arts centers, museums etc. I have been a featured artist many times. I participated in Sculpture in the Park, in Loveland, Colorado and other high-end venues. I have won many awards, and have numerous works in private, corporate, and public collections. This resume is a condensed version of my career. 
•                                      These are some recent highlights.
• 2022            Received $5,000 arts grant from Quad City Arts, Member Illinois arts council
• 2020 -22       Participant in sculpture loans, West Desmoines, Dubuque, Moline, Rockfalls
• Sept 2021   Best of show award at the Peoria art fair.
• Mar. 2020    1 person sculpture show at the Maquoketa Art Centers
• Mar. 2019    Best of show award, Ceramic work in “Clay Matters” Show Epperson Gallery Crockett, CA
• Mar. 2019    Ceramic sculpture in “New Dimensions” Show, Viro Beach Art Club, FL (Cash Award winner)
• June 2019   1 person show - Burlington Art Center, Burlington, IA