Eric Oxendorf

ARTISTIC RESUME AND EXHIBITS

Statement of the Artist

The images I find and put onto film, are well thought out compositions that serve several purposes. Giving the client an image of their project that they have never considered or seen before, is my number one goal. This small success is multiplied when the client has the work published, wins an award or helps them land another job. The other purpose appears esoteric at the moment, however the big picture is the preservation of the subject on film to become important historical records of our time. It reflects our society and the course it has taken in design and style. Consider the photographs you see in history books of the turn of the 20th Century or earlier.

Bio:

An experienced architectural, industrial and location photographer, Eric Oxendorf is presently celebrating his 36th year serving the design, construction and materials professions. His studio is based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA, yet he travels throughout the planet on assignments for many varied clients. His work has been seen in many editorial, professional and trade magazines and has won awards for clients since he graduated from Layton School of Art in 1974. With experience in all types of settings, solving lighting and logistic problems has presented challenges that afford the images to often be unusual and unique.

As a private pilot, he often flies to locations himself with a complete studio. This ability also makes him an amateur weather forecaster to time the best conditions for the job. Flying to locations also reduces travel expenses for clients.

Eric has also photographed several books, including 6 children's books and his own self assignments: Domes of America and The Milwaukee City Hall. Despite his experience, he prides himself on doing a job tight within the clients budget. His assignments have taken him to the 50 states, Asian rim, Europe and all of North America.

Clients:

As a visual interpreter of the clients product or project, getting the full feedback about their visual problems and providing creative solutions, is key. In addition, knowing the subject matter and recording it in its best light is also essential. Patience is a large factor in getting the subject to look its best. Combine this with the correct lighting or atmospheric conditions, the images should always be optimal for client use for success.

Images:

With over 30,000 images in our files, we offer stock photography for magazines, books, clients or agencies. These images are protected by the Copyright Law and will require a Usage Fee (if you are not the hiring client). All assignments are done with a 'not to exceed' estimate submitted from the clients information and discussions. The photographs are released for use after payment is received, with the materials, expenses and uses considered in the estimate. Eric prides himself in maintaining the clients budget requirements by sharing expenses for travel with other clients as well as discounted fees for multiple assignments or long project lists.

Layton School of Art, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Fine Art Degree, 1974

Studied with Ansel Adams and Paul Caponigro

Yosemite, California, 1979

Studied with Ruth Bernhard and Henry Gilpin

Carmel, California, 1980

Ongoing artistic, professional and business seminars and workshops

Exhibits

Hall of States, Washington, D.C.

One-man show, November 2003-ongoing

National Headquarters, NCSL , Denver, Colorado

One-man show ongoing/expanding, July 2003-present

National Building Museum, Washington D.C.

One-man show, September, 1995-1996

Kenosha Museum of Art - Kenosha, Wisconsin

One-man show, May, 1989

Cudahy Gallery, Milwaukee, WI

Selected work, 1986,1987,1988, 1989, 1990, 1991

University of Wisconsin - Platteville, Platteville, WI

One-man show, February, 1985

Ozaukee County Art Center, Cedarburg, Wisconsin

November, 1984

Alverno College, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

One-man show, November, 1981

Wustum Museum of Fine Arts, Racine, Wisconsin

Wisconsin photography, February, 1981

Polish Museum of America, Chicago, Illinois

May, 1980

Plaza Gallery, Marine Bank, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

One-man show, December, 1979

Honolulu Academy of Art, Honolulu, Hawaii

One-man show, February, 1979 (three prints in permanent collection)

Eau Claire Library, Eau Claire, Wisconsin

One-man show, November, 1977

Beverly Art Center, Chicago, Illinois

One-man show, April 1977

Broadway Gallery, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

September, 1976

Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C.

January, 1976 (two prints in permanent collection)

Paine Art Center, Oshkosh, Wisconsin

October, 1976

Other Related Information

Numerous prints of artwork in major corporate collections

All work archivaly processed, matted and mounted,

either color or black and white

Eric Oxendorf

Architectural and Location Photography

Studio-Milwaukee, Wisconsin

414-397-9840

eric@ericoxendorf.com