Scott Froschauer creates playfully experimental art in eclectic projects ranging from large-scale work installed beneath the Nevada desert stars to street sign interventions.
Before concentrating on visual art, Froschauer earned a degree in theoretical linguistics from Syracuse University. Traditional art forms like drawing and painting were not his passion, so he jumped at the opportunity to join a friend at Nevada’s annual Burning Man, an event held in the desert that cultivates a community of self-expression and discovery. Using his engineering knowledge, he helped artists construct their designs in high wind conditions and at monumental scales.
Froschauer has also been inspired by how road signs simultaneously cut through a flurry of advertising messages while flying under the radar of the average passerby. One of his better-known projects — The Word On The Street — recontextualizes Department of Transportation signs to change them into messages of positivity. From a stop sign transformed to read “start” to one of his first designs — a yellow caution diamond with “breathe” written across it — each piece capitalizes on the power of street signs. The idea began when Froschauer made stickers, initially of his cat’s face or other amusing images, which he would place over the heads of existing crosswalk signs. Not wanting to deface key signs in his neighborhood, he later made his own sign and illegally mounted it where it stood for six months.
In 2017, the City of Glendale, California, put out a call for unusual art. Through it, Froschauer earned a commission to make 20 signs for various parks and public locations around the city. In 2018, the Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum in Washington, DC, held an exhibition on Burning Man art and included his signs. Froschauer also exhibited in 2017 at Brainworks Gallery in Los Angeles and in 2018 at the San Diego Art Institute and Grand Rapids Art Museum in Michigan.
On 1stDibs, find a collection of Scott Froschauer’s mixed media and sculptures.
If There Is To Be Peace - Playful Steel Street Sign Inspired Mixed Media Artwork
By Scott Froschauer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Positive street signs and mindful messages characterize the work of multidisciplinary artist Scott Froschauer. Froschauer utilizes a practice called "cultural jamming," which appropr...
Metal, Steel
Attention: Nevermind IX - Playful Steel Street Sign Inspired Mixed Media Artwork
By Scott Froschauer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Positive street signs and mindful messages characterize the work of multidisciplinary artist Scott Froschauer. Froschauer utilizes a practice called "cultural jamming," which appropr...
Metal, Steel
$1,460Sale Price|58% Off
H 41 in W 41 in D 2 in
Simply Queen B - Original Mixed Media Artwork, Pop Art, 21st Century FRAMED
By Mauro Oliveira
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
**NEW YEAR FINAL 90 DAYS SUPER SALE UNTIL MARCH 31ST** **STORE CLOSURE - UP TO 80% OFF - TAKE ADVANTAGE OF IT** **EVERYTHING MUST GO UNTIL APRIL1ST!** >>The artist is moving to a new full time venture in 2026<< _______________________________________________________ This is the ultimate homage to QUEEN BE...
Metal
Jean-Michel Basquiat Spray Paint Can 2017
By Jean-Michel Basquiat
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Limited edition Jean-Michel Basquiat Spray Paint Can 2017: Highly collectible limited edition Jean-Michel Basquiat spray paint can by published ci...
Metal
$300
H 2.5 in W 1.6 in
Vintage Chicago Architect Stanley Tigerman Cloisonne Enamel Art Necklace Acme
Located in Surfside, FL
This is new old stock vintage Jewelry from the legendary Acme Studio collection, which created many revolutionary jewelry items. It was handmade in the 1980s using the intricate cloisonné process, an ancient technique for decorating metal; hence any imperfections within the colors are to be expected and inherent which makes it unique and one-of-a-kind. This piece is worn around the neck, like a bolo tie. The Memphis Designers...
Metal, Enamel
$400
H 1.8 in W 1.5 in
Architect Olabuenaga Vintage Cloisonne Enamel Art Necklace Acme studios Necktie
Located in Surfside, FL
Worn like a bolo tie around the neck. This is new old stock vintage Jewelry from the legendary Acme Studio collection, which created many revolutionary jewelry items. It was handmade in the 1980s using the intricate cloisonné process, an ancient technique for decorating metal; hence any imperfections within the colors are to be expected and inherent which makes it unique and one-of-a-kind. The Memphis...
Metal, Enamel
Robert Indiana The Love Ring
By Robert Indiana
Located in Miami, FL
Robert Indiana The Love Ring. 1969. Multiple. Gold-plated ring. Diameter 2 cm. In an original box by Charles Revson, New York.
Gold
Jean-Michel Basquiat Spray Paint Cans 2017
By Jean-Michel Basquiat
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Jean-Michel Basquiat Spray Paint Cans 2017: Limited Edition Jean-Michel Basquiat spray paint cans (set of 2), published circa 2017 featuring the Estate trademark of Jean-Michel Basq...
Metal
Jean-Michel Basquiat Spray Paint Can 2017
By Jean-Michel Basquiat
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Limited edition Jean-Michel Basquiat Spray Paint Can 2017: Highly collectible limited edition Jean-Michel Basquiat spray paint can by published circa 2017 featuring the Estate tradem...
Metal
$595
H 8 in W 2.5 in D 2.5 in
Limited edition Basquiat Keith Haring Spray Paint Cans
By Jean-Michel Basquiat
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Limited edition Jean-Michel Basquiat and Keith Haring Foundation Spray Paint Cans: set of 2 works published circa 2017 featuring the Estate trademark's of Jean-Michel Basquiat & Keit...
Metal
$1,560Sale Price|76% Off
H 37 in W 52 in D 1.5 in
LA Gangstars Mixed Media Artwork, Pop Art, 21st Century, Framed
By Mauro Oliveira
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
**NEW YEAR FINAL 90 DAYS SUPER SALE UNTIL MARCH 31ST** **STORE CLOSURE - UP TO 80% OFF - TAKE ADVANTAGE OF IT** **EVERYTHING MUST GO UNTIL APRIL1ST!** >>The artist is moving to a new full time venture in 2026<< _______________________________________________________ "LA Gangstars" is one of the street art style Oliveira is adventuring on. The resin, the glitter and the cars are addition to make the piece even richer and more interesting. The French Bulldogs are now America's favorite dog. After more than 3 decades with the labrador reign, the 'Frenchies' are now the kings and queens of the dog world. This piece is also an homage to Los Angeles, its skyline, the beautiful weather and the busy traffic with fancy cars. These two are 'Billy' and 'Veronica', the gangstar couple who terrorize the greater Los Angeles, controlling the distribution of dog treats in South California. Don't mess with them. Whichever dog you own, this couple with the Los Angeles skyline...
Metal
$1,500
H 0.1 in Dm 1 in
David Hockney, Rake's Progress Bedlam Opera Cufflinks (new in original gift box)
By David Hockney
Located in New York, NY
David Hockney Rake's Progress Bedlam Cufflinks, 2020 Hand painted using special enamel paints and finished with 18ct gold plate for a luxury finish in bespoke box 1 in diameter Original David Hockney designs from the 1975 production of opera The Rake's Progress. Makes a superb gift! Inspired by an original recording conducted by Igor Stravinsky and William Hogarth's series of eight paintings and engravings of the same name, Hockney began designing the set and costumes production of The Rake's Progress. Through his designs and the use of his now iconic cross-hatched etchings, he wanted to create a 20th century response to the opera and to Hogarth's 18th century idea. These cufflinks are based upon those Hockney etchings...
Gold, Enamel
$1,500
H 3.54 in W 3.54 in D 1 in
LOVE Brooch, Limited Edition of 30 for Yorkshire Sculpture Park, Estate approved
By Robert Indiana
Located in New York, NY
Robert Indiana LOVE Brooch, Limited Edition for the Yorkshire Sculpture Park, 2022 Sterling silver in black gift box with silver foil detail Accompanied by fold out information card ...
Silver
$17,800
H 7.25 in W 5.75 in D 0.5 in
Every Building on the Sunset Strip, 1st Edition Artist Book, Signed & inscribed
By Ed Ruscha
Located in New York, NY
“I don’t have any Seine River like Monet, I’ve just got US 66 between Oklahoma and Los Angeles.” — Ed Ruscha True First Edition of Ruscha's most iconic book - hand signed with except...
Foil