About

Kenneth Lantz is a professional artist and instructional designer currently located in San Antonio, TX, experienced in team leadership and innovative design. His passion for design and technology drives his desire to continue learning and develop new ways to solve problems. He is a strong administrative professional experienced in many facets of art and design. His work attempts to blur the line between traditional craft and emerging technology using quirky and technical imagery. He has a wide range of technical skills ranging from graphics, 3D Printing, and digital modeling to welding, woodworking, printmaking and mold making. He has extensive experience in higher education as an instructor and administrator. He also has corporate industry experience in graphic and instructional design.

Curriculum Vitae

Education:

MFA 2010 : Sculpture Louisiana State University

BA 2007 : Studio Art/Public History Texas Lutheran University

2002-03 : Computer Animation Collins College

Professional Experience:

2020-Current: Instructional Designer, University Health, San Antonio, Texas. Curriculum analysis, modules, LMS administration

2020: Adjunct Instructor, The Southwest School of Art, San Antonio, Texas. Mold making

2018-20: Faculty Coordinator, The Art Institute of San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas

2016-18: Associate Program Chair of Design, The Art Institute of San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas

2014-16: Adjunct Instructor, Texas Lutheran University, Seguin, Texas. Interactive Design

2013-15: Adjunct Instructor, Sanford Brown College, San Antonio, Texas. Web Design, Interactive Media, Graphic Design

2010-16: Adjunct Instructor, The Art Institute of San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas. Observational Drawing, Perspective Drawing, Color Fundamentals, Design Fundamentals

2012: Waterjet Operator and Design Specialist, Garces Designs, San Antonio, Texas. (CAD designs, Rhino 3-D renders, operate and maintain OMAX waterjet, fabrication and project management)

2010-11: Studio Assistant, Christensen OKO Prototypes, John Christensen, Austin, Texas – Specific project: Go There, commission for University Physicians Hospital in Tucson, AZ, budget: $200K as well as art preparation, crating, transportation and installation.

2010: Opine Art Services, Seguin, Texas (custom fabrication, design, letterpress, 3-D modeling, and renders

2010: Co-Instructor, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge Louisiana, Kinetic Sculpture, Spring 2010

2009: Metal Chaser, Deep in the Heart Art Foundry, Bastrop, Texas. (Welding and chasing bronze and stainless)

2008-10: Instructor of Record, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 3-D Design, Fall 2008, Spring 2009, Fall 2009, Spring 2010

2007-08: Teaching Assistant, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Beginning Sculpture, Fall 2007, Kinetic Sculpture, Spring 2008, Rhinoceros 3-D, Fall 2009

2005-07: Studio Assistant, Opine Art, Kyle Olson, Seguin, Texas (maintained studio equipment and assisted with production)

2004-07: Gallery Assistant, Texas Lutheran University, Seguin, Texas (assisted with installation, removal, and preparation of artworks)

2004: Intern, W139 Studio, Amsterdam, The Netherlands (assisted with daily activities and organizing the group exhibition Global Tour)

2003-04: Gallery Assistant, Stone Metal Press, San Antonio, Texas (assisted with installation, removal, and documentation of artworks and exhibitions)

Grants/Fellowships:

2004-07: Brent Bischoff Art Endowment, Texas Lutheran University

2002: Juried Art Scholarship, Collins College

Exhibition Record:

2019

UptownFred, Mantle Art Space, San Antonio Texas

2018

Common Currents, Carver Community Cultural Center, San Antonio, Texas

Pathways: An Exhibition of Large-Format and Experimental Printmaking, Baum Gallery Art Museum, Conway, Arkansas

2017

The Print Exchange, Mantle Art Space, San Antonio Texas

UptownFred, Mantle Art Space, San Antonio Texas

Steamrolled VII, Williams Tower, Houston, Texas

2016

Texas Regional, Manifest Gallery, Cincinnati, Ohio

Steamrolled VI, Williams Tower, Houston, Texas

2015

*Human Wishes, The Mariago Collective, Houston, Texas

Steamrolled V, Williams Tower, Houston, Texas

Texas Lutheran Faculty Show, Annetta Kraushaar Gallery, Seguin, Texas

2014

Steamrolled IV, St. Arnold’s Brewery / Gallery M Squared, Houston, Texas

2013

Steamrolled III, St. Arnold’s Brewery / Peveto Fine Art Gallery, Houston, Texas

Markers, Fl!ght Gallery, San Antonio, TX

2012

Steamrolled II, Gallery M Squared, Houston, Texas

Singularity Transmissions, Burning Man, Black Rock City, Nevada. Part of a team of artists awarded an honorarium from Burning Man

2011

Steamrolled, Gallery M Squared, Houston, Texas (A special exhibition of the prints and carved blocks from the “Rockin’ Rollin’ Prints”)

2010

Automata, The Cupcake Factory, New Orleans, Louisiana (invitational)

*Pensively, Foster Gallery, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Traffic Island Prison Farm, Good Children Gallery, New Orleans, Louisiana (collaborative works)

2009

Best Pound For Pound, Gallery 118, San Antonio, Texas

Draw-A-Thon, The Green Project, New Orleans Louisiana (invitational collaboration)

Everything Must Go, Good Children Gallery, New Orleans, Louisiana

SLOSS Open Exhibitions, Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark, Birmingham, Alabama

4484 Group Show, Foster Hall Gallery, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana (4484 Artist Group, invitational)

1.20.09: Second Line Funeral Procession, Government St., Baton Rouge, Louisiana (4484 Artist Group)

2008

Streetview: Viewing Main, Corner of Lafayette and Main St., Baton Rouge, Louisiana (4484 Artist Group)

The Grad Show: recent works by LSU School of Art students, Foster Hall Gallery, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana (invitational)

*Restive, Black Box Theater, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Excess and Denial: Give it up Give in, 24B Gallery, Baton Rouge, Louisiana (invitational)

* Denotes Solo Exhibition

Bibliography:

2009

225 magazine

Conferences and Lectures:

2014

Baton Rouge Community College: Arts Fest Guest Artist, Baton Rouge, LA

2009

National Conference on Cast Iron Art, Birmingham, Alabama (open exhibition)

Technical Abilities:

Wood working tools and processes, metal fabrication (MIG,TIG, ARC, Plasma, Oxy/Acetylene), metal working, casting non-ferrous metals, clay body and glaze formulation, electric and gas kiln operations, Rhinoceros 3-D, photo and video editing, electronics and kinetics.

Travel:

Netherlands, Ireland, North Ireland, Germany, Sweden, Belgium, France, Italy, Greece, Denmark, Austria, and extensive US travel.