Doug Ricketts
Prairie View Furniture
Résumé:
1976
Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Sculpture and Ceramics
1977-1997
Self-employed cabinetmaker in
1997-2010
•Artist specializing in one-of-a-kind furniture pieces that in the
first half of this period incorporated recycled wood and vintage ag hardware.
Since 2004, the design emphasis has evolved to include the use of newer wood
along with found metal objects.
•Exhibited in more than 70 select shows (listed in the Schedule
heading of the website), most of which were high-end venues involved with
non-profit organizations that received a portion of the sales; established
limited gallery representation; maintained a steady stream of commission work;
and developed a loyal collector base.
2003
•Created a unique art/history exhibit,
“Art from the Ruins” sponsored by
the Canadian Arts
•“Art from the Ruins” became a traveling exhibit displayed in 12
venues throughout the Texas Panhandle and western
•“Art from the Ruins” is now on permanent exhibit at the
2004
Presented with the
J. Michael Patrick Best Woodworking Craftsmanship Award
at the 2004 Western Design Conference held in
2010
Received the Best
of Show Award at the 2010 Celebration of the Arts in
Received the Honorable Mention Award at the 2011 Celebration of the Arts in