2. A"#t Statement
My name is Phillip Quirós and I am a laborer. Yet this title isn’t only a
reflection of my trade, but rather of what I strive to be, a craftsman. I relish in the
understanding of a craft, and thrive in attaining the skills and knowledge from those
trades that I have yet to discover. For each trade that is mastered, a new door of
possibilities and artistic exploration can be opened, escalating me toward being a
more technically literate craftsman. And it is this love for those crafts that I attempt
to convey within my artwork.
For those who have seen my sculptures, they know that I have never been an
artist who can work sporadically, especially when developing compositions. I have
to brainstorm, draft out plans, and then test those plans through drawings, paintings,
renderings, and moquettes in the hopes of finding if a form is conceptually
interesting. This current approach to my art is painstakingly formulated, and yes,
overly academic, but I feel necessary when dealing with the non-traditional medium
of upholstery & furniture. Which are two things that are normally associated with
design and applied arts, but as a conceptual artist, how do you appropriate it to
where your concepts take precedence over the aesthetics of this material? With my
main focus being on the inversion of furniture & textiles, I attempt to concentrate on
not only the form—but also the joinery involved in upholstery. This is an approach
commonly used by the artist Martin Puryear; a traditional boat builder who uses his
woodworking joinery techniques to create beautiful abstract forms. And it is through
this lack of any literal boat building, that Puryear is able to put emphasis the form
and his labor.
It is my goal as an artist to further develop the use of upholstery within my art,
and with further experimentation, economize my ideas to utilize more control over
my designs.
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3. Resume
Phillip J Quiros
2165 Central Ave. #B
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 290 - 3296
phillipquiros@hotmail.com
phillipq.wordpress.com
OBJECTIVE:
Architectural/Interior Design, 2011
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Worked in a group of 3 that created architectural design suggestions/strategies for case-study
Detail Oriented individual seeking a furniture design position that utilizes my creative abilities
clients seeking residential and hospitality remodeling
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Identified, conceptualized, and accommodated design concepts by familiarizing clients with
EDUCATION:
their needs and everyday interests
San Jose State University, San Jose, CA Las Positas College, Livermore, CA •
Compiled findings via a ten page summary report, which earned a letter grade of an A
BFA in Spatial Arts & Design, 12/11 Certificate in Welding Technology, 5/05
Overall GPA: 3.17/3.5 Videoconference Table, 2010
Twice awarded Dean's Honors List •
Collaborated with a team of three designers to develop a conference table using sustainable
materials that incorporated video conferencing while seating 6 -8 people
Relevant Coursework: Mechanical Drafting/Engineering, Pro/E, Interior/Architectural Design, Google •
Presented 3-D renderings of project concept to design professionals at Gensler in downtown
Sketchup, Advanced Drawing, Advanced Sculpture, Art History Contemporary Issues & New Media, San Jose using Microsoft PowerPoint and sustainable material samples
Color Theory, 3D Concepts & Spatial Orientation •
Project earned highest marks due to ergonomics, sculptural form, and sustainability
DESIGN SKILLS: EMPLOYMENT:
WELDING — SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, FCAW, Brazing, and Silver Soldering San Jose State University, San Jose, CA
WOODWORKING — Power & Traditional Hand Tools, Wood Carving, Wood Finishing Internship/Fabricator, Climate Clock Initiative ‘Organograph,’ 1/11-4/11
UPHOLSTERY — Frame Building, Spring Tying, Pattern Making, Fabric Cutting, Sewing, Url: http://vimeo.com/37764908
Upholstering, Tufting, Channeling ⁃ Collaborated with international design team and executed woodworking, welding, and fabricating for
3D DESIGN — Google Sketch-up, Google Layout, AUTO-CAD, PRO/E a structure that illustrates the intangible mechanisms that govern the earth’s carbon cycle.
COMPUTER TECH — Photoshop, Illustration, Dreamweaver, HTML) ⁃ Built a 10 foot tall rotating wooden prototype as a tool for engineers to identify and resolve structural
problems
PROJECTS: ⁃ Created a 10 foot metal prototype using TIG & MIG pipe welds
Mitosis Chair, 8/11-11/11 San Jose State University, San Jose, CA
Welder, 5/07-8/07
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Designed to be a functioning conceptual art piece that commented on furniture production in
⁃ Appointed as lead fabricator for a public art sculpture by SJSU instructor Shannon Wright.
America
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Had to initially present my concept drawings to a committee of San Jose State Faculty for ⁃ Displayed strong technical skills constructing nine un-identical steel trees that stood 12 feet tall that
approval were support posts for a chain linked fence
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Then engineered the chair by TIG welding an aluminum base which acted as a bridge to ⁃ Managed all 430+ pipe welds on a MIG welder, ensuring prep fitting of all proper root passes, and
ensure weight distribution executing all grinding/assembly
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The back was created from bent laminates that were molded around the base
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I then upholstered the chair Tri-Valley Upholstery, Pleasanton, CA
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Chair now resides in the ZERO1 office building in downtown San Jose, CA Upholsterer, 1/97-present
⁃ Remove and replace fabric on approximately 3-5 items of furniture per day in a productive &
Emile’s Restaurant, 2011 efficient manner
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Collaborated in a group of 5 that developed a creative and cost-efficient strategy to increase a ⁃ Identified and repaired any damaged metal/wood frames, springs, and/or webbing
local restaurant’s revenue. ⁃ Address with clients the best approach to redesigning their furniture
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Researched and identified location/stakeholders of restaurant that had opportunity to implement ⁃ Ensure strong customer service using a friendly/accessible, knowledgeable, and accommodating
first pop-up restaurant in San Jose. approach.
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Presented findings to faculty, restaurant owners, and corresponding businesses and received ⁃ Developed a series of technical skills including interior design, furniture design/manufacturing, and
$500 for project supplies/implementation. managing multiple business facets.
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Pitched project to Raised $500 for project supplies
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