Scott Froschauer is an American artist, sculptor, and key grip. He is primarily known for his public art installations,[2] especially those that modify traditional traffic signs to spread optimism, a series entitled The Word on the Street.[1][3] Highly regarded for his large-scale art installations at Burning Man,[4] Froschauer's work was featured at the Smithsonian American Art Museum as part of the 2018 No Spectators exhibition.[5][6]
Scott Froschauer | |
|---|---|
| Born | Chicago, Illinois, US |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Syracuse University |
| Style | Multimedia, fabrication[1] |
| Movement | Public art |
| Website | scottfroschauer |
Early life and education
editScott Froschauer was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. He graduated from Syracuse University with a degree in theoretical linguistics, before relocating to Los Angeles in 1994.[7]
Career
editFroschauer initially established himself as a grip in the film industry,[8] working on films including The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997) and television series such as Bobby Kennedy for President (2018).[9]
Froschauer has become known for creating fake street signs that echo messages of peace and happiness,[10] which are welcomed by cities and communities to be viewed by the public.[11] His public art installations have been installed to be viewed for free in Los Angeles,[12] West Hollywood,[13] Glendale,[14] Laguna Beach,[15] Palm Springs,[16] Houston,[3] and DeLand, Florida.[17]
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | The Tin Soldier | grip | TV movie |
| 1995 | Dillinger and Capone | grip | |
| 1995 | Stripteaser | grip | |
| 1995 | Suspect Device | key grip | TV movie |
| 1995 | Sawbones | electrician | TV movie |
| 1995 | Black Scorpion | grip | TV movie |
| 1995 | Donor Unknown | grip | TV movie; as Scott Froschouer |
| 1996 | Flipping | dolly grip | as Scott Freschauer |
| 1996 | Black Rose of Harlem | key grip | |
| 1996 | The Dentist | additional grip | |
| 1996 | Curdled | key grip: Los Angeles | |
| 1996 | Uncle Sam | dolly grip | |
| 1996 | Head of the Family | best boy grip | as Scott Froscharer |
| 1996 | The Cherokee Kid | grip | TV movie |
| 1996 | Alone in the Woods | best boy grip | |
| 1997 | The Beneficiary | dolly grip | TV movie |
| 1997 | The House of Yes | grip | as Scott Froschover |
| 1997 | Dog Watch | dolly grip | |
| 1997 | The Lost World: Jurassic Park | ||
| 1997 | The Shadow Men | grip | |
| 1997 | Against the Law | dolly grip / key grip | |
| 1998 | Permanent Midnight | dolly grip | as Scott Froschouer |
| 1998 | The Wacky Adventures of Ronald McDonald: Scared Silly | company grip / dolly grip: live action | as Scott Froschaver |
| 2000 | Le Boo | key grip | music video |
| 2004 | Hollywood's Creepiest Creatures | key grip: Elvira host wrap crew | TV movie |
| 2006 | Rock n' Roll Fantasy Camp | best boy grip | TV special; as Scott Froschaur |
| 2006 | Pablo Francisco: Ouch! Live from San Jose | key grip | TV special |
| 2009 | Crash Course | key grip | TV series, one episode |
| 2011 | Scream Awards 2011 | key grip | TV special |
| 2013 | Necessary Evil: Super-Villains of DC Comics | grip | uncredited |
| 2011–2014 | Hell's Kitchen (American TV series) | key grip / grip | TV series, 31 episodes |
| 2015 | Tap World | gaffer | |
| 2016 | The Eighties | gaffer | TV miniseries, 7 episodes |
| 2017 | The Dark Side of the Sun | assistant camera | TV movie |
| 2018 | Ugly Delicious | grip | TV series, 2 episodes |
| 2018 | Bobby Kennedy for President | gaffer | TV miniseries, 4 episodes |
| 2019 | Lorena | gaffer | TV miniseries, 3 episodes |
| 2021 | Lincoln: Divided We Stand | grip | TV miniseries, 3 episodes |
| 2023 | American Manhunt: The Boston Marathon Bombing | gaffer | TV miniseries, 3 episodes |
References
edit- ^ a b Landa, Jeff (November 13, 2018). "Amid the stress of L.A. traffic, fake street signs aim to help people chill out and get Zen". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved December 11, 2023.
- ^ Andres, Holly (February 5, 2021). "Colorful, quirky sculptures return to Sherman Way off-ramp at 170 Freeway in North Hollywood". Los Angeles Daily News. Retrieved December 11, 2023.
- ^ a b Nickerson, Ryan (June 29, 2022). "'You are amazing': These street signs in a Houston suburb display heartwarming messages". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved December 11, 2023.
- ^ Kane, Jenny (March 9, 2018). "Burning Man art is on its way to the Smithsonian in D.C." Reno Gazette-Journal. Retrieved December 11, 2023.
- ^ "Scott Froschauer – Meet the Artists of No Spectators: The Art of Burning Man". Smithsonian American Art Museum. 2018. Retrieved December 11, 2023.
- ^ "No Spectators: The Art of Burning Man". Smithsonian American Art Museum. Archived from the original on November 21, 2021. Retrieved 21 March 2018.
- ^ "Scott Froschauer". Wide Open Walls. Retrieved December 11, 2023.
- ^ "Check out Scott Froschauer's Artwork". VoyageLA. June 18, 2018. Retrieved December 11, 2023.
- ^ "Scott Froschauer". IMDb. Retrieved December 11, 2023.
- ^ Hayes, Rob (November 15, 2017). "'Positive' street signs are turning heads in Glendale". ABC News. Retrieved December 11, 2023.
- ^ ""The Word on The Street" by Scott Froschauer". Fabrik Magazine. Retrieved December 11, 2023.
- ^ Landa, Jeff (November 13, 2017). "Amid the stress of L.A. traffic, fake street signs aim to help people chill out and get Zen". San Diego Union-Tribune. Los Angeles Times. Retrieved December 11, 2023.
- ^ "RELAX UR OK + ONE LOVE (SCOTT FROSCHAUER)". City of West Hollywood, California. October 2020. Retrieved December 11, 2023.
- ^ D'Angelo, Bob (November 17, 2017). "California artist creates "positive" street signs". Dayton Daily News. Retrieved December 11, 2023.
- ^ Ludwig, Ashley (December 24, 2018). "Innerstate Art Installation Sparks Conversation In Laguna Beach". Patch Media. Retrieved December 11, 2023.
- ^ Gawecki, Marcia (October 6, 2018). "Palm Springs Public Arts Commission marks 30th year with map to show location of city's public art". Palm Springs Life. Retrieved December 11, 2023.
- ^ Fuller, Austin (April 24, 2019). "DeLand Sculpture Walk debuts new, unusual works". The Daytona Beach News-Journal. Retrieved December 11, 2023.