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| Born | John Lopez 16 July 1971 |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Black Hills State University Northern State University |
| Occupation | Sculptor |
John Lopez (born July 16, 1971) is an American sculptor known for his life-size hybrid metal sculptures made out of discarded farm equipment and bronze. He is equally known for his 12 life-size presidential monuments made for The City of Presidents in Rapid City, South Dakota.[1] Some of the presidents include John F. Kennedy and John Jr., Grant, Carter, Harrison, Coolidge, T. Roosevelt, and Garfield. He lives in South Dakota.
Early Life
John Lopez was born born and raised on a ranch in South Dakota. John gained his bachelor degree in Commercial Art from Black Hills State University. He was originally bronze work sculptor. Between 1993-1995 John was an apprentice with DC Lamphere Studio, Sturgis, SD. Sculpted and installed bronze memorial, Ft. Meade. He also assisted with 25 foot “Resurrection” sculpture project, Omaha, NE. Also, he assisted with “Our Lady of Hope” project, Basilica of The National Shrine during the period of his apprenticeship. Also between 1995- 1997 he was an apprentice at James Michael Maher Studio, Belle Fourche, SD. He Assisted with the scale up of the Costner Dunbar buffalo sculpture project, Deadwood SD, designed by sculptor Peggy Detmers.
John's Aunt's death marked a transition period in his career. After casting an arc angel figure on the tomb site of his Aunt with scrap metal, John's works changed from being bronze works to scrap metal works.[2][3]
“I was dealing with the loss of one of my biggest fans, so I put all my energy and emotion into it.”[2][3][4]
Works and Contribution
John uses art to tell stories of the Cowboys in America. His works reflect the western and rodeo theme bronzes.[5][6][7][1][8] John Lopez works have influenced the work of other Artist around the world, such as the works of Dotun Popoola in Africa and many more.[9][10][11] Many students and researchers in the field of Arts around the world conduct regular excursion to John's studio in South Dakota in the United States of America. John Studio is home for many tourists and art lovers.[12][13][14][15][16]
John Lopez has numerous contributions to the art culture.[17] [18] His works have spurred change in Sculpture narrative around the globe.[19][20][21][22] Most of John Works have been commissioned in the United State of America.[23] [24] He has several commissioned works across the United States.[25][26]
John sculpted over 12 statutes of twelve United States Presidents in The City of Presidents in Downtown Rapid City in South Dakota.[27] These works include: John Adams, life-size bronze,2000; Jimmy Carter, life-size bronze,2001; John Quincy Adams, life-size bronze,2002; John F. Kennedy and John Jr., life-size bronze, 2003[28]; William H. Harrison, life-size bronze,2004; Calvin Coolidge, life-size bronze,2005; Warren G. Harding and dog, Laddie Boy, life-size bronze,2006; Teddy Roosevelt, life-size bronze,2007; Ulysses S. Grant, life-size bronze,2008; James Garfield and Benjamin Harrison, life-size bronze,2009 and Chester Arthur, life-size bronze in 2010.
He made the life-size full body portrait of Chief Red Iron (Hybrid Metal) located at Granary Rural Cultural Center and Garden, Groton, South Dakota.[29]Also he made the life-size hybrid metal buffalo "Dakotah" located ta Dakotah steak House and Restaurant.[30] John authored Sculpture Grand River Series[31] and Sculpture Coffee Table Book.[32]
Exhibitions
John art works have been exhibited across the States, including Governor’s Hunt Art Show, Pierre, South Dakota, Black Hills Stock Show, Rapid City, SD, Sculpture in the Park, Loveland, Colorado, ProRodeo Hall of Fame, Colorado Springs, Colorado, AAEA Fall Showcase of the Equine Art, Lexington, Kentucky, The Western Spirit Art Show, Cheyenne Frontier Days, Wyoming, and Dahl Fine Arts Center, Rapid City, South Dakota in 2009 among others.[33]
References
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- ^ a b "John Lopez - Artist Biography for John Lopez". www.askart.com. Retrieved 2019-09-06.
- ^ a b "Influenced by his South Dakota roots, sculptor John Lopez creates welded metal art". 7Q INTERVIEWS. Retrieved 2019-09-06.
- ^ a b "John Lopez Welds Hybrid Metal Art – C&I Magazine". Cowboys and Indians Magazine. 2015-10-17. Retrieved 2019-09-06.
- ^ "Iron on the Hoof". American Craft Council. Retrieved 2019-09-06.
- ^ LLC, Revolvy. ""John Lopez (American sculptor)" on Revolvy.com". www.revolvy.com. Retrieved 2019-09-06.
- ^ www.metro.us https://www.metro.us/entertainment/artist-john-lopez-turns-scrap-metal-into-amazing-sculptures/tmWneB---e4PRGahGyccUE. Retrieved 2019-09-06.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ "One mans junk is another man's treasure! Stunning sculptures made form scrap metal!". Caters News Agency. Retrieved 2019-09-06.
- ^ "John Lopez | Rapid City SD". www.visitrapidcity.com. Retrieved 2019-09-06.
- ^ Lockett, Chynna. "Nigerian Artists And John Lopez Open Show In Lemmon". listen.sdpb.org. Retrieved 2019-09-06.
- ^ Schmidt, Kayleigh. "John Lopez creating unique cowboy walleye sculpture for Mobridge". www.ksfy.com. Retrieved 2019-09-06.
- ^ "Dotun Popoola", Wikipedia, 2019-08-22, retrieved 2019-09-06
- ^ https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-d&q=john+lopez#lrd=0x53290c2b525150ed:0x3cb74ed796faf4e4,1,,,
- ^ "John Lopez, the Metal Sculpting Cowboy | American Welding Society Education Online". awo.aws.org. Retrieved 2019-09-06.
- ^ "John Lopez Studio / Kokomo Gallery". Travel South Dakota. Retrieved 2019-09-06.
- ^ Welding Junkyard Masterpieces With the Cowboy Sculptor, retrieved 2019-09-06
- ^ "John Lopez Welded Sculpture Art". Cowgirl Magazine. 2016-11-10. Retrieved 2019-09-06.
- ^ "John Lopez creates beautiful 'Black Hawk' sculpture | News stories | Equestrian Creative Network". www.equestriancreativenetwork.com.
- ^ Zimny, Michael. "The Ultimate Survivor". www.southdakotamagazine.com.
- ^ "Скульптуры из металлолома от Джона Лопеса (John Lopez)". Культурология. Retrieved 2019-09-06.
- ^ "本來我也不相信這些東西是由廢金屬做的，結果是…我該面對現實了…". boMb01. 2014-08-24. Retrieved 2019-09-06.
- ^ "美國青銅雕塑家-約翰·洛佩茲" (in Chinese (Taiwan)). Retrieved 2019-09-06.
- ^ sophie (2017-05-02). "John Lopez transforme la ferraille en magnifiques sculptures animales". Journal des bonnes nouvelles (in French). Retrieved 2019-09-06.
- ^ "Lemmon-Based Artist John Lopez to Unveil New Monument to Hugh Glass | SDPB". Lemmon-Based Artist John Lopez to Unveil New Monument to Hugh Glass | SDPB.
- ^ Naylor, Cliff. "Art connects two continents". www.kfyrtv.com.
- ^ "John Lopez, the Metal Sculpting Cowboy | American Welding Society Education Online". awo.aws.org. Retrieved 2019-09-06.
- ^ Abrahamsen, Elizabeth (2019-01-25). "This Cowboy Transforms Scrap Metal into Incredible Sculptures". Wide Open Country. Retrieved 2019-09-06.
- ^ "John Lopez | Rapid City SD". www.visitrapidcity.com. Retrieved 2019-09-06.
- ^ "John Lopez Studio". John Lopez Studio.
- ^ Oct 27th 2017 - 8pm, Grady McGregor |. "The bully spirit: Theodore Roosevelt statue unveiled in Medora, N.D." Grand Forks Herald.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: extra punctuation (link) CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Abrahamsen, Elizabeth (January 25, 2019). "This Cowboy Transforms Scrap Metal into Incredible Sculptures". Wide Open Country.
- ^ "Sculpture Grand River Series". www.goodreads.com. Retrieved 2019-09-06.
- ^ "Coffee Table Book". John Lopez Studio. Retrieved 2019-09-06.
- ^ "Juan López - 50 Artworks, Bio & Shows on Artsy". www.artsy.net. Retrieved 2019-09-06.