Scott Froschauer

Scott Paulette Froschauer (October 26, 1968 – September 28, 2026) was an American artist, sculptor and key grip. He was primarily known for his public art installations, especially those that modified traditional traffic signs to spread optimism, a series entitled The Word on the Street. Highly regarded for his large-scale art installations at Burning Man, Froschauer's work was featured at the Smithsonian American Art Museum as part of the 2018 No Spectators exhibition.

Early life and education

Scott Froschauer was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. He graduated from Staples High School in Westport, Connecticut, in 1988. He went on to Syracuse University, where he graduated with a degree in theoretical linguistics, before relocating to Los Angeles in 1994.

Career

Froschauer initially established himself as a grip in the film industry, working on films including The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997) and television series such as Bobby Kennedy for President (2018).

He was known for creating fake street signs that echo messages of peace and happiness, which were welcomed by cities and communities to be viewed by the public. His public art installations have been installed to be viewed for free in Los Angeles, West Hollywood, Glendale, Laguna Beach, Palm Springs, Houston, and DeLand, Florida.

Personal life and death

Froschauer was married to Kymber Blake. He died in his sleep on September 28, 2026, at the age of 56.

Filmography

References

External links

• Scott Froschauer at IMDb
• Scott Froschauer discography at Discogs