Jacob Burmood
Artist’s Statement
My intention for each sculpture is to create a calm yet dynamic form of seemingly effortless movement and grace. The process is a meditative study of the underlying source of all things, minus the hectic details that arise as it surfaces to our perception. The finished work’s purpose is to cause the viewer’s mind to become both tranquil and focused.
I rely heavily on the elements of line, form and value. Line is the simplest and most effective way for me to show movement. The element of three-dimensional form allows the viewer multiple perspectives and causes a visual transition in the sculpture. The change in value across the surface with black, white or a tonal color allows the form’s subtleties to emerge.
The reason I produce these sculptures is that I believe it is healthy to explore form with certain guidelines and principles of art, such as balance and harmony. Through this process, I feel better equipped to translate these principles to my daily life with a philosophy developed through this exploration.
Jacob Burmood
Artist’s Resume
Education
Missouri State University. Bachelor of Fine Arts with an Emphasis in Sculpture. 2006
Teaching Positions
Ceramics Instructor. L&R Specialties. 2005-Present
2-Dimensional Design. Missouri State University. Spring 2007.
2 Sections of 3-Dimensional Design. Missouri State University. Fall 2007-2008.
Juried Shows
Centennial Art Exhibit. Springfield Art Museum. February 18, 2005.
MOAK-Four State Regional Exhibition. Springfield Art Museum. November 18, 2006. Purchase
Award.
Regional Color Show. Waverly House. May 2006. Juror’s Choice Award.
Winter Exhibit. Perlow-Stevens Gallery. January 4, 2008.
MOAK-Four State Regional Exhibition. Springfield Art Museum. Accepted for November 22,
2008.
Gallery Shows
Creamery Art Center. Senior Exhibition. May 2006.
Phorm. June 2006.
405 Gallery. July 2006.
Good Girl Gallery. 2006-Present.
Crown Center Theater. Kansas City, MO. 2006.
Monarch Art Factory. 2007-Present.
405 Gallery. September 2008.
Evangel Gallery. November 2008.
Charities
New Year’s Eve Benefit Ball for The Community Alliance for Compassionate End of Life Care. Dec 2007.
Spring Benefit Ball for The Family Violence Center. Spring, 2008.
Masquerade Benefit Ball for The MS Society. November, 2008.
Juried Festivals
Artsfest. Summer, 2007.
Cider Days. Fall, 2007. Best of Show.
Art in the Park. Fall, 2007.
Cider Days. Fall, 2008.
Public Art Commissions
St. John’s Hospital. Ongoing large-scale stained glass mosaics commissions since 2004. Present
total is twelve. They range in size from 4 square feet to 40 square feet.
Missouri State University. Stained glass mosaic of the university’s seal surrounded by a garden
of flowers. 7’x 15’. 2007.
