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Scott Froschauer

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Scott Froschauer
Born
Chicago, Illinois, US
NationalityAmerican
Alma materSyracuse University
StyleMultimedia, fabrication[1]
MovementPublic art
Websitescottfroschauer.com

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

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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

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Froschauer initially established himself as a grip in the film industry,[8] working on films including The Lost World: Jurassic Park (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,[3] and DeLand, Florida.[17]

Filmography

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Year Title Role Notes
1995 The Tin Soldier grip TV movie
1995 Dillinger and Capone grip
1995 Stripteaser grip
1995 Suspect Device key grip TV movie
1995 Sawbones electrician TV movie
1995 Black Scorpion grip TV movie
1995 Donor Unknown grip TV movie; as Scott Froschouer
1996 Flipping dolly grip as Scott Freschauer
1996 Black Rose of Harlem key grip
1996 The Dentist additional grip
1996 Curdled key grip: Los Angeles
1996 Uncle Sam dolly grip
1996 Head of the Family best boy grip as Scott Froscharer
1996 The Cherokee Kid grip TV movie
1996 Alone in the Woods best boy grip
1997 The Beneficiary dolly grip TV movie
1997 The House of Yes grip as Scott Froschover
1997 Dog Watch dolly grip
1997 The Lost World: Jurassic Park
1997 The Shadow Men grip
1997 Against the Law dolly grip / key grip
1998 Permanent Midnight dolly grip as Scott Froschouer
1998 The Wacky Adventures of Ronald McDonald: Scared Silly company grip / dolly grip: live action as Scott Froschaver
2000 Le Boo key grip music video
2004 Hollywood's Creepiest Creatures key grip: Elvira host wrap crew TV movie
2006 Rock n' Roll Fantasy Camp best boy grip TV special; as Scott Froschaur
2006 Pablo Francisco: Ouch! Live from San Jose key grip TV special
2009 Crash Course key grip TV series, one episode
2011 Scream Awards 2011 key grip TV special
2013 Necessary Evil: Super-Villains of DC Comics grip uncredited
2011–2014 Hell's Kitchen (American TV series) key grip / grip TV series, 31 episodes
2015 Tap World gaffer
2016 The Eighties gaffer TV miniseries, 7 episodes
2017 The Dark Side of the Sun assistant camera TV movie
2018 Ugly Delicious grip TV series, 2 episodes
2018 Bobby Kennedy for President gaffer TV miniseries, 4 episodes
2019 Lorena gaffer TV miniseries, 3 episodes
2021 Lincoln: Divided We Stand grip TV miniseries, 3 episodes
2023 American Manhunt: The Boston Marathon Bombing gaffer TV miniseries, 3 episodes

References

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  1. ^ a b Landa, Jeff (November 13, 2018). "Amid the stress of L.A. traffic, fake street signs aim to help people chill out and get Zen". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved December 11, 2023.
  2. ^ Andres, Holly (February 5, 2021). "Colorful, quirky sculptures return to Sherman Way off-ramp at 170 Freeway in North Hollywood". Los Angeles Daily News. Retrieved December 11, 2023.
  3. ^ a b Nickerson, Ryan (June 29, 2022). "'You are amazing': These street signs in a Houston suburb display heartwarming messages". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved December 11, 2023.
  4. ^ Kane, Jenny (March 9, 2018). "Burning Man art is on its way to the Smithsonian in D.C." Reno Gazette-Journal. Retrieved December 11, 2023.
  5. ^ "Scott Froschauer – Meet the Artists of No Spectators: The Art of Burning Man". Smithsonian American Art Museum. 2018. Retrieved December 11, 2023.
  6. ^ "No Spectators: The Art of Burning Man". Smithsonian American Art Museum. Archived from the original on November 21, 2021. Retrieved 21 March 2018.
  7. ^ "Scott Froschauer". Wide Open Walls. Retrieved December 11, 2023.
  8. ^ "Check out Scott Froschauer's Artwork". VoyageLA. June 18, 2018. Retrieved December 11, 2023.
  9. ^ "Scott Froschauer". IMDb. Retrieved December 11, 2023.
  10. ^ Hayes, Rob (November 15, 2017). "'Positive' street signs are turning heads in Glendale". ABC News. Retrieved December 11, 2023.
  11. ^ ""The Word on The Street" by Scott Froschauer". Fabrik Magazine. Retrieved December 11, 2023.
  12. ^ Landa, Jeff (November 13, 2017). "Amid the stress of L.A. traffic, fake street signs aim to help people chill out and get Zen". San Diego Union-Tribune. Los Angeles Times. Retrieved December 11, 2023.
  13. ^ "RELAX UR OK + ONE LOVE (SCOTT FROSCHAUER)". City of West Hollywood, California. October 2020. Retrieved December 11, 2023.
  14. ^ D'Angelo, Bob (November 17, 2017). "California artist creates "positive" street signs". Dayton Daily News. Retrieved December 11, 2023.
  15. ^ Ludwig, Ashley (December 24, 2018). "Innerstate Art Installation Sparks Conversation In Laguna Beach". Patch Media. Retrieved December 11, 2023.
  16. ^ Gawecki, Marcia (October 6, 2018). "Palm Springs Public Arts Commission marks 30th year with map to show location of city's public art". Palm Springs Life. Retrieved December 11, 2023.
  17. ^ Fuller, Austin (April 24, 2019). "DeLand Sculpture Walk debuts new, unusual works". The Daytona Beach News-Journal. Retrieved December 11, 2023.