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Zak H. Zakovi:
C 2012.pdfurriculum Vita 2012 -
2016
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I have a very broad and deep background in both the arts and
construction industries, with considerable experience using
alternative building materials and energy sources.
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND:
Construction
Manager and Project Manager for
- A $3.8 million residence in Jackson Hole, WY,
1998–99, and $11 million ranch headquarters in
Iberia, MO, 1996–97
- Montana Wind Turbine, prototype turbine,
Altamont Pass, CA, 1987–88
- Western Plant Breeders headquarters, Bozeman,
MT, 1985–86
- Same Day Surgery Center, Bozeman, MT, 1984–85
- Donated 2 stone sculptures to Bozeman High
School and 1 to the Emmerson Cultural Center – 2016
Federal Building Inspector, Bozeman Fish Technology Center,
full-time, on-site construction inspections and document
management, divisions 1–14, 2003–04
Project Engineer
for Ellerbe Becket Inc., building an ER, OR, and several
doctors’ facilities for Bozeman Deaconess Hospital, 1998–99
Construction Superintendent for the architectural firm
Design Build Consultants, Tucson, AZ, 1995–96
General Contractor, building light commercial and handmade
homes including excavation, sanitary, basements and
foundations, slabs and walks, framing, roofing,
and
interiors, 1972–84
Woodworking Studio, creating
doors, windows, furniture, cabinets, and casework, as
companion business to handmade homes and for area builders
and architects, 1976–82
Superintendent for Ceco Corporation, 1969–70, forming
and false work for a nine-story high-rise and two-story
bank, Bozeman and Livingston, MT
ARTISTIC FACILITIES & ACHIEVMENTS:
Cedar Street
Studio – An extension of Plum Street Studios, a stone yard
and indoor facility to build the larger Architectural
projects and inventory stone and equipment.
Stone and
Metal Sculpture Studio, “Plum Street Studios Inc.,”
producing private commissions and architectural features,
including water features, staircases, seating, tables,
lights in stone, 1998 to present
Stone and Metal
Sculpture Studio, “Stones by Zak,” produced numerous private
commissions and entry sculpture for Oracle Community Center,
Oracle AZ, 1991–95
Nationally and internationally recognized leather craftsman,
1965–70
SEE MY WEBSITE FOR MORE ARTISTIC INFORMATION:
(domain below)
PUBLICATIONS:
Via Magazine, AAA quarterly “Opening Sculpture Park for
Bozeman” Fall 2011
Big Sky Journal, “Bozeman Sculpture Park 2011 Artists” Fall
edition 2011
Date Magazine, Redding Ca. Record Weekly,
Public Sculpture Park, May 4, 2006
At Home Magazine,
“Carved in Stone,” by Michele Corriel, volume 25, April 2004
Big Sky Journal, “Alchemy of an Ancient Art: Zak H. Zakovi,”
by Scott McMillion,
Arts edition 2003
Changchun
International Sculpture Symposium Catalog, “Stone Jazz,”
essay by Zak H. Zakovi, 2002
At Home Magazine, “Working
Artist, Zak Zakovi,” by Lynette Dodson, volume 3, January
2002
Sources and Designs, trade journal for Southwest
interior architects, featured “Anthro Stella” a stone,
concrete, and copper sculpture by Zak H. Zakovi, Summer 1999
Montana Magazine, “The House That Zac Built,” by Joan
Haines, January 1981
Leather, Henery Regnery Co, Chicago
and Holland, Europe, by Donald J. Willcox & James S.
Manning, featured handbags and dolls by Zac, 1972
Vogue
Magazine, “Vogue’s Own Boutique,” featured shoulder bags by
Zac, August 1970
Gentleman’s Quarterly, “Fashion
Happenings” featured men’s shoulder bags by Zac, November
1970
PUBLIC CONTRIBUTIONS:
- Founder and Director of the Bozeman Sculpture
Park, 2009 - 2011
- Developer/Construction Manager, Bozeman
Recreational Center, pro bono, 1993
- Co-founder of Emerson Cultural Center, Bozeman,
MT, 1992
- Co-founder of Headwaters Academy, Bozeman, MT,
1992
- Founder of Pedestrian Safety Committee, school
crossing guard program, Bozeman, MT,1978
EDUCATION:
Montana State University,
completed Associated General Contactors Supervisory Program,
1985
University of Arizona, completed Master of Fine Arts degree,
1969
Arizona State University, studied under Paolo Soleri
as a student then as a resident, at the Cosanti Foundation,
1966-67
Montana State University, completed Bachelor of
Science in Art, 1966
San Francisco Art Institute, studied
under Manuel Neri and Alvin Light, 1964–65
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