Letter of Appointment
November 7, 2023
Dear President Bas and members of the City Council:
Pursuant to City Charter Section 601, the Mayor has appointed the following persons as members of the following board or commission, subject to City Council confirmation:
Public Art Advisory Committee
Marcus Guillard, to serve a three year term on the Public Art Advisory Committee beginning October 1, 2021 and ending September 30, 2024, filling a vacant seat previously held by Chris Treggiari.
Mario Navasero, to serve a three year term on the Public Art Advisory Committee beginning October 1, 2021 and ending September 30, 2024, filling a vacant seat previously held by Charmin Roundtree-Baaqee.
Thank you for your assistance in this matter.
Sincerely,
Mayor Sheng Thao
Subm t Date: Ju 27, 2023
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Interests & Experiences
Please tell us how your qualifications and participation will relate to the requested board and/or commission's mission.
As an art st deep y comm tted to my stud o pract ce and a pass onate advocate for the arts n Oak and, Ca forn a, I f nd mmense joy and purpose n exp or ng the creat ve process and ts profound mpact on our commun t es. Res d ng n the v brant Shadetree art st commun ty and trust, I take pr de n contr but ng to the art st c tapestry of our c ty. My journey as a work ng art st has g ven me a comprehens ve understand ng of the art st's pursu t and the cha enges that come w th craft ng compe ng proposa s.
Engag ng act ve y n th s process has further honed my sens t v ty to the obstac es art sts encounter, foster ng empathy and a strong des re to support fe ow creators. W th a background as the owner of One Hat One Hand, I have ded cated over 15 years to the des gn and fabr cat on of art, both pub c and pr vate, vary ng n sca e from monumenta to ntr cate. I be eve my expert se n produc ng art and nav gat ng the og st ca ntr cac es of de very and nsta at on make me a va uab e resource for the PAC.
As a proud partner n LMNL Stud o, a p acemak ng agency, my focus extends to des gn ng and execut ng capt vat ng p acemak ng strateg es for d verse commerc a projects. My nvo vement spans nter or and exter or spaces, env ronmenta graph cs, wayf nd ng, and the ntegrat on of pub c art, a a med at creat ng v brant and memorab e exper ences. Through my mu t faceted ro es, I am who y ded cated to advanc ng the arts, enr ch ng our urban andscapes, and foster ng a thr v ng creat ve ecosystem n Oak and. I f rm y be eve that art has the power to gn te pos t ve change and connect v ty w th n our c t es, and I am comm tted to mak ng a ast ng art st c mpact on the wor d around us.
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Marcus Gu ard
One Hat One Hand Owner
Marcus Guillard
Marcus Guillard Résumé
Over the decades my artistic
practice, professional career,
and creative community has
grown inextricable and serve to
bring people together, to create
art, that brings people together.
Marcus Guillard is a collaborative installation artist and photographer with an emphasis on interactive and improvisational theatrics who runs a successful, 14 years in operation, design and fabrication business, One Hat One Hand, in San Francisco, CA. He resides at Shade Tree, a creative living space in Oakland, CA, where he is Board President.
Work
2008 - Present One Hat One Hand
Co-Founder & Creative Director
One Hat One Hand is an award-winning design and fabrication studio specializing in big public art, architectural placemaking, workplace design, product prototyping, experiential design and installation. 2022 - Present LMNL
Co-Founder
LMNL is an experience design studio specializing in spatial solutions for workplace, retail, cultural institutions, and municipalities. 2016 - 2019 Minerva Company
Principal Owner
Stage Design and Event Production Company with a focus on wildly creative stages and theatrical productions.
2006-2016 Interview Magazine, Elle Magazine
Photographer, Advertising and Editorial NYC
Exhibitions & Notable Works
2017 The Fringe Theater Stage
2015 - 2017 ManTease Stripping Container
2012 Peralta Junction Project
2010 - 2017 Psychedelic Friendship Bingo
2009 - 2012 M.T. Pockets Traveling Midway of Curiosities & Delights 2006 Bandshell, Venice Biennale
Education
1992 - 1996 BFA in Fashion Design/Merchandising and Photography Virginia Commonwealth University
Works in Progress
2022 Polymorphic Duo
Polymorphic Duo, a collaboration between Artist Marcus Guillard and the artist Shrine takes viewers on a journey inspired by geodesic form, crystalline geometry, and decorative ornamentation. Viewers standing within the temple-like structures will marvel at how light travels through colorful handmade crystal and resin panels. 14’x 14’ 36’ Steel, Glass, Cast Resin
2012 Envisage
Redwood City
Envisage welcomes visitors to the building with a sense of wonder and optimism. The transparent design allows the viewer to see the connections between humans and nature.
While we relate to the human form, we often tend to consider ourselves separate from nature. As one walks around the
figure, the colors and shapes of the surrounding architecture and landscape are framed by the intricate structure of polygons. 6’ x 8’ 12’ Steel
Recognized by CODAworx
CODAmagazine Placemaking with Intention Top 25, November 2022 2022-2023 DNA of Color
In Fabrication
Spiral fabrication is nearly complete. This piece will reside in a public art location for the majrity of 2024 and then be displayed at Burning Man 2024. Steel 12’ x 12’ 26’ Subm t Date: May 12, 2023
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I’m an art st that has cons stent y shown n the Bay Area for yrs and have bu t re at ons to other art sts, curators and ga er sts. I have 11 yrs of nvo vement n the Bay Area art scene from show ng art, curat ng, art nsta ng, fabr cat on and substrate mak ng and art ass st ng. Last y I’m from Oak and and have ved there most of my fe and want to he p keep an ntegr ty for t.
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Mar o A Navasero
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Art Contractor, Fram ng, Stud o
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Mario A Navasero
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MARIO NAVASERO
| | Oakland, CA 94601
Accomplished and passionate artist that has extended myself over the years to include art show curation, event coordination and project installation. Experienced with managerial work past and present improving operations and efficiency. A constant museum and gallery goer that has amassed a great and wide artist and gallerist network in the Bay Area and beyond. Worked with many people in the artist community and helped organize and assist with events.
Accumulating these experiences has let me consult artists and galleries with how to advise their career paths and business approaches.
Creative direction
Contemporary art instruction
Art gallery management
Art exhibition displaying
Reliable and trustworthy
Self-employed | Oakland, CA
Visual Artist
09/2012 - Current
Self taught visual artist with a variety of styles and mixed media usage.
Resident studio artist at Faultline Artspace. Primarily an abstract artist working from smaller studio work to wall murals. I mostly show locally in the Bay Area to Sacramento. I have consistently shown at various galleries in group and solo shows for the past nine years.
Faultline Artspace | Oakland, CA
Art Studio Manager
07/2013 - Current
General assistance with resident studio artists, incoming artists and overall operations. More duties include helping with the physical maintenances within studio spaces, communal areas and some clean up. Also including customer service for interested studio rentals and art sales.
Faultline Artspace | Oakland, CA
Wood Shop Manager /Panel Builder
07/2013 - Current
Oversee wood shop and it's operations. Order materials, supplies and parts to operate and maintain machinery. Handle orders and sales.
Build artist's wood panels to maintain inventory and for custom panel orders. Cut and mill down wood planks and sheets to construct panels.
Construct stretcher bars and stretch canvas.
Faultline Artspace | Oakland, CA
Gallery Curator
08/2017 - Current
Meet with gallery owner and organize show details. Come up with themes, create event content, contact media outlets and generate promotional material.
Assemble various artists to be represented in gallery shows. Coordinate with artists sto ship, drop off and collect artworks. Photograph artworks, interview artists and post show content on social media. Video and host virtual shows and interviews.
PaleĴe SF Gallery | San Francisco, CA
Gallery Art Installer
10/2019 - Current
Work with curator to install and uninstall 2D and 3D artworks. Help assist and arrange hanging composition. Patch and paint surfaces to prepare for installations.
Sanchez Contemporary | Oakland, CA
Gallery Curation
Procure artists through my network for art show. Create promotional material for flyer and social media. Communicate with the artists and gallery Summary
Skills
Experience
03/2019 - 05/2019 owner. Install artworks and handle sales inquiries.
Self-employeed | Oakland, CA
Art Framer / General Carpentry
06/2014 - Current
Framing - Make various styled frames for gallery shows and individuals.
Work with artists to design specific frame types. Mill wood materials, stain, seal framing and aĴach hanging devices.
Carpentry - General woodworking projects like shelving, interior builds and fixing.
Saint Mary's College High School | Albany, CA
High School Diploma
06/1993
Education and Training
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APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY
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CITY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
OAKLAND CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. C.M.S.
INTRODUCED BY MAYOR SHENG THAO
RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE MAYOR’S APPOINTMENT S OF
MARCUS GUILLARD AND MARIO NAVASERO AS MEMBERS OF THE
PUBLIC ART ADVISORY COMMITTEE
WHEREAS, Section 601 of the City Charter provides that members of City boards and commissions shall be appointed by the Mayor subject to confirmation by the affirmative vote of five members of the City Council; and
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 11086 C.M.S., amended by Ordinance No. 13562 C.M.S., establishes the Public Art Advisory Committee as a professionally qualified citizen committee responsible for advising the City regarding its public art program; and WHEREAS, the Public Art Advisory Committee consists of nine members serving three- year terms with no more than two consecutive terms; and WHEREAS, the Honorable Mayor Sheng Thao has appointed Marcus Guillard and Mario Navasero to serve three-year terms on the Public Art Advisory Committee subject to confirmation of the City Council; now, therefore, be it
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RESOLVED: That the City Council hereby confirms the Mayor’s appointment s of the following individuals to the Public Art Advisory Committee as set forth below:
Marcus Guillard, to serve a three year term on the Public Art Advisory Committee beginning October 1, 2021 and ending September 30, 2024, filling a vacant seat previously held by Chris Treggiari.
Mario Navasero , to serve a three year term on the Public Art Advisory Committee beginning October 1, 2021 and ending September 30, 2024, filling a vacant seat previously held by Charmin Roundtree-Baaqee.
IN COUNCIL, OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA,
PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES - FIFE, GALLO, JENKINS, KALB, KAPLAN, RAMACHANDRAN, REID AND
PRESIDENT FORTUNATO BAS
NOES –
ABSENT –
ABSTENTION –
ATTEST:
ASHA REED
City Clerk and Clerk of the Council of the
City of Oakland, California