EDUCATIONAL Gallery
KOZAN STUDIOS creates models, props, sets, displays, P.O.P. prototypes, life-like dioramas, traveling exhibits and permanent installations. Researching the details to create a sense of authenticity, our work is constructed to withstand rigorous public contact for one-time trade shows to long-term museum exhibits. Whether working with exhibit designers and display companies or creating original designs we create scenic paintings to a complete environment.
US ARMY Research Lab; Adelphi, MD
lobby diorama depicting current & future soldier gear: custom figures w/faux ground cover
US ARMY Research Lab; Adelphi, MD
soldier figures are constructed to appear they travel trough time to show current and future uniform and gear
ADLER PLANETARIUM • Cultural Astronomies Exhibit
in-progress 48 ft faux stone wall, built in interlocking sections
ADLER PLANETARIUM • Cultural Astronomies Exhibit
curved faux stone wall constructed from custom tinted epoxy resin over foam
NILES PUBLIC LIBRARY, Niles, IL
52 ft multi-colored sky, airbrushed on a vaulted ceiling in the entrance
NILES PUBLIC LIBRARY, Niles, IL
arched tree entrance to the children’s area, constructed from fiberglass over urethane foam with hanging PVC leaf layers
NILES PUBLIC LIBRARY, Niles, IL
painted 3D cutouts for the children’s reading area depict daytime & nocturnal wildlife
NILES PUBLIC LIBRARY, Niles, IL
reversible hanging 2-piece mural for the children’s reading room
NILES PUBLIC LIBRARY, Niles, IL
murals & painted 3D cutouts for the young adult reading area
NILES PUBLIC LIBRARY, Niles, IL
circulation desk mural of historical figures
NILES PUBLIC LIBRARY, Niles, IL
circulation desk mural, painted on vinyl canvas in our studio & installed on site
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS MEMORIAL LIBRARY; Arlington Heights, IL
airbrushed & painted ceiling mural in the children’s area
BROOKFIELD ZOO • LIVING COAST EXHIBIT; Brookfield, IL
custom painted finishes are used to represent a Chilean coastal village
BROOKFIELD ZOO • LIVING COAST EXHIBIT; Brookfield, IL
custom painted finishes; faux wood, faux terra cotta roof tiles, painted menu boards
BROOKFIELD ZOO • LIVING COAST EXHIBIT; Brookfield, IL
custom painted finishes and stenciling in the private dining room
BROOKFIELD ZOO • LIVING COAST EXHIBIT; Brookfield, IL
we computer cut 1-time use vinyl stencils, customized to the wall sizes
JAMES JORDAN CENTER • Boys’ and Girls’ Club; Chicago, IL
lobby painted & airbrushed cutouts depicting family life with an emphasis on education
JAMES JORDAN CENTER • Boys’ and Girls’ Club; Chicago, IL
detail of lobby cutouts w/photos of the 5 Jordan children
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE • Indiana Dunes Lakeshore
mural in the Douglas Environmental Education Center surrounds aquariums, illustrating local wetland environments
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE • Indiana Dunes Lakeshore
murals for the Indiana Dunes train station depicts flora & fauna from local terrains
SCHAUMBURG PARK DISTRICT • Waterworks Facility; Schaumburg, IL
design and production of all artwork throughout the facility
SCHAUMBURG PARK DISTRICT • Waterworks Facility; Schaumburg, IL
lobby mobiles, themed wall reliefs & signage
SCHAUMBURG PARK DISTRICT • Waterworks Facility; Schaumburg, IL
running track airbrushed cloud panels and figure cutouts
SCHAUMBURG PARK DISTRICT • Waterworks Facility; Schaumburg, IL
running track colors progress from cool to warm as the figure cutouts change directions
SCHAUMBURG PARK DISTRICT • Waterworks Facility; Schaumburg, IL
pool mobiles are constructed from materials & hardware impervious to moisture
SCHAUMBURG PARK DISTRICT • Waterworks Facility; Schaumburg, IL
pool area wall reliefs constructed from painted acrylic, aluminum & PVC
SCHAUMBURG PARK DISTRICT • Waterworks Facility; Schaumburg, IL
pool banners fabricated from our specs to simulate water waves
SCHAUMBURG PARK DISTRICT • Waterworks Facility; Schaumburg, IL
hand painted wall graphics in the pool lobby
SCHAUMBURG PARK DISTRICT • Waterworks Facility; Schaumburg, IL
painted wall graphics throughout the facility include the hallway to the handball courts
SCHAUMBURG PARK DISTRICT • Waterworks Facility; Schaumburg, IL
a cut out laminate and painted bow marks the door to the party room
SCHAUMBURG PARK DISTRICT • Waterworks Facility; Schaumburg, IL
party room wall graphics with a custom laminated locking storage cabinet
SCHAUMBURG PARK DISTRICT • Waterworks Facility; Schaumburg, IL
decorative door header cutouts for all classrooms & offices carry through the theme and colors
SCHAUMBURG PARK DISTRICT • Waterworks Facility; Schaumburg, IL
art classroom decorative wall cutouts
UL LAB MUSEUM
we constructed an entire display that highlights various functions of the UL Lab
UL LAB MUSEUM
miniature buildings, props and graphics are added to our laminated bases
UL LAB MUSEUM
PVC tubes, lights and signage are wired for electricity to highlight areas
US ARMY Research Lab; Adelphi, MD
traveling diorama for Baghdad exhibit; building wall section and AV table with storage
US ARMY Research Lab; Adelphi, MD
detail: building wall section of acrylic stucco & faux brick with plasma display and plastic barbed wire
ST MARY OF THE LAKE SCHOOL, Chicago
“before” view setting up scaffolding for this grammar school exterior brick wall mural
ST MARY OF THE LAKE SCHOOL, Chicago
trompe l’oeil mural with a neighborhood and educational theme overlooking the school playlot
GEORGIA BAR ASSOCIATION MUSEUM; Atlanta, GA
10 ft tall statue carved from foam, fiberglass coated w/an antiqued metallic finish
GEORGIA BAR ASSOCIATION MUSEUM; Atlanta, GA
Lady Justice, installed on site
Dr Seuss Chair Prototype
commissioned by an advertising agency for a child literacy promotion