[DEPOT] CLIENT ARTIST PROFILE

Mark Zirpel is a famous glass artist in north-west area. He is good at using multi materials to present the dynamic, kinetic, and inventive works. His works are related to human’s body and natural patterns. He earns a good reputation in presenting movement and organic function. In his works, we can find that he enjoys using glass, rusticated metals and rubber to mimic our circulation and sensitive system in order to explore the meaning of life. Mark Zirpel id dedicated in art field for a long time. He was invited to be the assistant professor in University of Washington since 2007 because of his achievement in art field. In the 3D4M program, he taught students to apply multi materials, such as ceramics, class, and steal, and used those materials to represent contemporary art. Mark Zirpel uses dynamic design to show the relationship between realism and idealism. In addition, he also emphasizes that “Genius lies not in the perfection of technique, but in its invention”. The innovative spirit and endless energy support to pursue new unforgettable ideas and beauty of art. He said that eighty percent of his works are garbage, and he needs to push himself to satisfy viewers’ demands. Some of his ideas are derived from his early experiences in Alaska. Natural environment inspired him to design the physical artwork. Moreover, he would like to establish his studio in rural setting. He enjoys working surrounded in natural landscape and use nature resource to refine himself and his works. He also got a lot of inspiration after his father was dead. He started to reconsider about the meaning of life and the life process. His famous serious “Body Work” is derived from those ideas and another serious “Water Oregon” also shows that he desires to explore the path of life. Mark Zirpel does not care about how much money he can earn from his works or how many people understand his design philosophy. On the other hand, he cares about how to maintain the endless creativity and innovation how to transform his thought into his works. This project is design for him a space which is included the residential area, gallery and studio area. This space will reuse the historic depot to apply his design philosophy into the space. The separate residential area and studio presents the spirit of independence. The space arrangement is derived from his design concept and tries to create a space which can maintain the endless creativity and innovation. The depot project not only focuses on the aesthetic needs which Zirpel concerns but also demonstrates how to create an effective environment.

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