Scott Froschauer Explained

Scott Froschauer
Birth Place:Chicago, Illinois, US
Nationality:American
Alma Mater:Syracuse University
Style:Multimedia, fabrication
Movement:Public art

Scott Froschauer is an American artist, sculptor, and key grip. He is primarily known for his public art installations,[1] especially those that modify traditional traffic signs to spread optimism, a series entitled The Word on the Street.[2] [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]

Early life and education

Scott 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

Froschauer initially established himself as a grip in the film industry,[8] working on films including (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, and DeLand, Florida.[17]

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
1995The Tin SoldiergripTV movie
1995Dillinger and Caponegrip
1995Stripteasergrip
1995Suspect Devicekey gripTV movie
1995SawboneselectricianTV movie
1995Black ScorpiongripTV movie
1995Donor UnknowngripTV movie; as Scott Froschouer
1996Flippingdolly gripas Scott Freschauer
1996Black Rose of Harlemkey grip
1996The Dentistadditional grip
1996Curdledkey grip: Los Angeles
1996Uncle Samdolly grip
1996Head of the Familybest boy gripas Scott Froscharer
1996The Cherokee KidgripTV movie
1996Alone in the Woodsbest boy grip
1997The Beneficiarydolly gripTV movie
1997The House of Yesgripas Scott Froschover
1997Dog Watchdolly grip
1997
1997The Shadow Mengrip
1997Against the Lawdolly grip / key grip
1998Permanent Midnightdolly gripas Scott Froschouer
1998The Wacky Adventures of Ronald McDonald: Scared Sillycompany grip / dolly grip: live actionas Scott Froschaver
2000Le Bookey gripmusic video
2004Hollywood's Creepiest Creatureskey grip: Elvira host wrap crewTV movie
2006Rock n' Roll Fantasy Campbest boy gripTV special; as Scott Froschaur
2006Pablo Francisco

Ouch! Live from San Jose

key gripTV special
2009Crash Coursekey gripTV series, one episode
2011Scream Awards 2011key gripTV special
2013gripuncredited
2011–2014Hell's Kitchen (American TV series)key grip / gripTV series, 31 episodes
2015Tap Worldgaffer
2016The EightiesgafferTV miniseries, 7 episodes
2017The Dark Side of the Sunassistant cameraTV movie
2018Ugly DeliciousgripTV series, 2 episodes
2018Bobby Kennedy for PresidentgafferTV miniseries, 4 episodes
2019LorenagafferTV miniseries, 3 episodes
2021Lincoln: Divided We StandgripTV miniseries, 3 episodes
2023American Manhunt: The Boston Marathon BombinggafferTV miniseries, 3 episodes

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Andres . Holly . Colorful, quirky sculptures return to Sherman Way off-ramp at 170 Freeway in North Hollywood . . February 5, 2021 . December 11, 2023.
  2. Web site: Landa . Jeff . Amid the stress of L.A. traffic, fake street signs aim to help people chill out and get Zen . . November 13, 2018 . December 11, 2023.
  3. Web site: Nickerson . Ryan . 'You are amazing': These street signs in a Houston suburb display heartwarming messages . . June 29, 2022 . December 11, 2023.
  4. Web site: Kane . Jenny . Burning Man art is on its way to the Smithsonian in D.C. . . March 9, 2018 . December 11, 2023.
  5. Web site: Scott Froschauer – Meet the Artists of No Spectators: The Art of Burning Man . . 2018 . December 11, 2023.
  6. Web site: No Spectators: The Art of Burning Man . . 21 March 2018 . November 21, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211121152020/https://americanart.si.edu/exhibitions/burning-man . live .
  7. Web site: Scott Froschauer . . December 11, 2023.
  8. Web site: Check out Scott Froschauer’s Artwork . VoyageLA . June 18, 2018 . December 11, 2023.
  9. Web site: Scott Froschauer . . December 11, 2023.
  10. Web site: Hayes . Rob . 'Positive' street signs are turning heads in Glendale . November 15, 2017 . . December 11, 2023.
  11. Web site: "The Word on The Street" by Scott Froschauer . Fabrik Magazine . December 11, 2023.
  12. Web site: Landa . Jeff . November 13, 2017 . Amid the stress of L.A. traffic, fake street signs aim to help people chill out and get Zen . . . December 11, 2023.
  13. Web site: RELAX UR OK + ONE LOVE (SCOTT FROSCHAUER) . October 2020 . . December 11, 2023.
  14. Web site: D'Angelo . Bob . California artist creates "positive" street signs . . November 17, 2017 . December 11, 2023.
  15. Web site: Ludwig . Ashley . Innerstate Art Installation Sparks Conversation In Laguna Beach . . December 24, 2018 . December 11, 2023.
  16. Web site: Gawecki . Marcia . Palm Springs Public Arts Commission marks 30th year with map to show location of city's public art. . Palm Springs Life . October 6, 2018 . December 11, 2023.
  17. Web site: Fuller . Austin . DeLand Sculpture Walk debuts new, unusual works . . April 24, 2019 . December 11, 2023.