Chosen by Westside Beer to design a logo that would ultimately be a marriage of the Stella Artois glass and the ArtPrize logo, Goddard knew he would use his love of the outdoors and sustainability for the project.
His technique involves using pieces of land — in this case, Grand River bank slip mixed with a bio-base resin — to create pieces of sustainable art. Revue Magazine
Completed in the autumn of 2009 for the CrestonNeighborhood Association. The urban community mural, Should be Culture Project was created to inspire the growing spaces of the Business District in the heart of Creston.
media of the mural and installation
Rapid Growth Media
The Rapidian
ArtServe Michigan, through competitive jury process selected my design as the new icon for the Governor's Award for arts & culture serving this year and for future years.
Special thank you to Neeta Delany and Jennifer Goulet of ArtServe Michigan, Garry Venable of Cranbrook Academy of Art, Jeff Mack and Crew of The Henry Ford, Don Sommer and Crew of American Arrow, Becky Beerthuis of L&D Adhesives and Brian VanderPloeg of Fischer/Unitech.
> More about the making of the Guvvy and it's unveiling on November 27, 2007.
"The design of The Guvvy Award embodies the spirit of support between individuals and organizations that make the arts a priority within Michigan's cultural community. The linear support represents the tireless dedication we must have for the arts and the value they add to our lives. The curve reminds us of the spiraling energy of creativity, always flowing and moving. Together leading us to the blue sphere, which signifies the vision we share in sustaining outstanding creative achievements within Michigan for arts and culture."
~ Nathan R. Goddard
Installed in 2010 our 3 Mandalas hang as a permanent healing force for the children at the hospital. Go to link for more photos >
Kendall Alumni Award 2008
> More about this award and its recipients from this year and years past.
2008
Shadowglyph Sculputers / Moving Spirt and Sacred Ground / Mix Media, Sand & Soy Resin
Grand Rapids Festival of the Arts First Place in Painting
"Dwelling Tree and EarthenScape" Clay, ash and soy resin on Hemp Canvas 2009
Center for Women in Transition Donated Awards for Annual Event
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