Klint Schor

Artist Bio

My experience in construction, design, budgets, and scheduling on previous projects of this nature show that I am a problem solver capable of executing and completing a project of this scope in a timely manner. Projects include; public art, installations, and design/build projects for municipalities and institutions such as; the City of Oklahoma City, colleges, hospitals, museums, hospitality and restaurants as well as many private residences. I have managed project budgets over $100,000 and have served as both an artist and construction manager working in concert with; property owners/managers, architects, engineers, designers, site foremen and subcontractors. I have been a self-employed artist/builder for 13 years.

From my prior experiences in site-specific installations (both decorative and functional), I have developed a process of approaching each project independently. It begins by simply listening to the space. By allowing the architecture or landscape to speak via its volume, line, and light "it" will dictate the proper solution. Next is to weigh the needs of the space to the needs of those utilizing the space. This requires balance. As a result, my work and medium are constantly changing to strike that balance of space, user and function. My approach towards art making draws on my intrinsic connection with objects and materials; and attempt to see them for what they are not. I simply enjoy the curious aspects of materials. What they seem to do naturally… almost willingly… as if they want to be more than what they really are. Therefore, I try to use them in ways that seem unconventional in an effort to present them anew.

Artist Work

Title: Wellenform
Category: Mural
Genre: Abstract
Description: Kaleidoscope is a functional gate designed and built by me, in OKC's Bricktown area; commissioned by AC Hotel by Marriott. I was recommended for this project by the Arts and Cultural Affairs within OKC's Planning Dept.

Kaleidoscope was completed in 2017 for $20,000 on time and on budget. It is composed of perforated aluminum panels attached to a rolling metal square tube subframe.
This piece was selected to showcase my design and fabrication abilities towards a functional utilitarian visual sculptural wall/mural.

Title: Forward Refraction
Category: Mural
Genre: Abstract
Description: Young Grasshopper is an interactive/climbable play sculpture designed and built by me; commissioned by Edmond, OK's public art program.

Young Grasshopper was completed 2021 for $40,000 on time and on budget. Young Grasshopper is made of various diameters of steel tubing and sealed with a colored/textured truck-bed liner coating.

This piece was selected to showcase my design and fabrication abilities towards a playful interactive sculpture.

Title: Unknown Steps 5
Category: Painting
Genre: Abstract
Description: Construction of a Sunset is a neon lighting construct meant to evoke the beauty and warmth of Oklahoma sunsets, designed and built by me as an art window installation.

Construction of a Sunset is valued at $8,000 and made of painted MDF panels and colored neon tubes.

This piece was selected to showcase my design, fabrication, and installation abilities while also showing my abilities and knowledge of lighting and electrical systems to create an sculptural installation, mix media, mural.

Location

 73118