Mark VonDrasek
Saint Louis
Summary
Versatile Sculptor with a rich history at Veiled Prophet and City Museum, adept in transforming materials like foam and metal into captivating sculptures. Excelled in collaborative teamwork and critical thinking, significantly enhancing annual events through innovative design and repurposing. Skilled in welding and maintenance, ensuring durable and aesthetically pleasing creations.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Sculptor
Veiled Prophet of St Louis
05.2018 - Current
- Built and maintained sculpture, props and decoration of floats for annual televised parade with 125+ year history.
- Utilized various materials such as various types of foam, metal, wood, and PVC to create visually diverse sculptures.
- Collaborated with and advised designer on material selection based on factors such as durability, maintenance needs, and aesthetic preferences.
- Repurposed existing sculptures in building new floats, drawing on 35+ years of prop inventory.
- Maintained a safe and efficient studio environment by implementing proper equipment usage and care guidelines.
- Assisted with physical production of regular annual calendar of membership events, community engagement, and Ball.
Artist/Laborer
City Museum
07.1995 - 12.2016
- Participated in the physical creation of City Museum, originally at the direction of Bob Cassilly.
- Multipurpose role included artist/creative, labor, and physical maintenance
- Proficient in multiple mediums including industrial finishes, specialized coatings, paint, more
- Proficient in mulitple processes including welding, metalwork, foam carving, more
- Contributed to the collaborative creative process through original ideas and inspiration.
- Participated in creative brainstorming sessions to develop new ideas or improve existing ones.
- Responsible for on-site 24-hour building services and security 1996-2016
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
School of The Art Institute of Chicago
Chicago, IL05-1995
Skills
- Patience and persistence
- Collaborative teamwork
- Critical thinking aptitude
- Troubleshooting
- Crisis response
- Strong spatial awareness
Timeline
Sculptor
Veiled Prophet of St Louis
05.2018 - Current
Artist/Laborer
City Museum
07.1995 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
School of The Art Institute of Chicago
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