John Lopez
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John Lopez | |
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Born | United States | July 16, 1971
Nationality | American |
Alma mater | Black Hills State University Northern State University |
Occupation | Sculptor |
John Lopez (born July 16, 1971) is an
Early life
John Lopez was born and raised on a
John's aunt's death marked a transition period in his career. After casting an archangel 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
Lopez uses art to tell stories of the cowboys in America. His works reflect the western and rodeo theme bronzes.[5][6][1][7] 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.[8][9][citation needed] 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.[10][11][12]
Lopez has numerous contributions to the art culture.[13][14] His works have spurred change in Sculpture narrative around the globe.[15]<[16] Most of John's works have been commissioned in the United States of America.[17][18] He has several commissioned works across the United States.[10][19]
Lopez sculpted over 12 statutes of twelve United States Presidents in The City of Presidents in Downtown Rapid City[20] in South Dakota.[7] 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;[21] 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.[22] Also he made the life-size hybrid metal buffalo "Dakotah" located at Dakotah Steak House and Restaurant.[23] John authored Sculpture Grand River Series[24] and Sculpture Coffee Table Book.[25]
Exhibitions
Lopez's art works have been exhibited across the United States, including Governor's Hunt Art Show, Pierre, South Dakota, Black Hills Stock Show, Rapid City, South Dakota, 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.[26]
References
- ^ a b "John Lopez – Artist Biography for John Lopez". askart.com. Retrieved September 6, 2019.
- ^ a b "Influenced by his South Dakota roots, sculptor John Lopez creates welded metal art". 7Q INTERVIEWS. Retrieved September 6, 2019.
- ^ a b "John Lopez Welds Hybrid Metal Art – C&I Magazine". Cowboys and Indians Magazine. October 17, 2015. Retrieved September 6, 2019.
- ^ "Iron on the Hoof". American Craft Council. Retrieved September 6, 2019.
- ^ "Artist John Lopez turns scrap metal into amazing sculptures - Metro US".
- ^ "One mans junk is another man's treasure! Stunning sculptures made form scrap metal!". Caters News Agency. Retrieved September 6, 2019.
- ^ a b "John Lopez | Rapid City SD". www.visitrapidcity.com. Retrieved September 6, 2019.
- ^ Lockett, Chynna (June 20, 2018). "Nigerian Artists And John Lopez Open Show in Lemmon". listen.sdpb.org. Retrieved September 6, 2019.
- ^ Schmidt, Kayleigh. "John Lopez creating unique cowboy walleye sculpture for Mobridge". ksfy.com. Retrieved September 6, 2019.
- ^ a b "John Lopez, the Metal Sculpting Cowboy | American Welding Society Education Online". awo.aws.org. Retrieved September 6, 2019.
- ^ "John Lopez Studio / Kokomo Gallery". Travel South Dakota. Retrieved September 6, 2019.
- ^ "John Lopez Welded Sculpture Art". Cowgirl Magazine. November 10, 2016. Retrieved September 6, 2019.
- ^ "John Lopez creates beautiful 'Black Hawk' sculpture | Equestrian Creative Network". equestriancreativenetwork.com.
- ^ Zimny, Michael. "The Ultimate Survivor". southdakotamagazine.com.
- ^ "Скульптуры из металлолома от Джона Лопеса (John Lopez)". Культурология. Retrieved September 6, 2019.
- ^ sophie (May 2, 2017). "John Lopez transforme la ferraille en magnifiques sculptures animales". Journal des bonnes nouvelles (in French). Retrieved September 6, 2019.
- ^ "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". kfyrtv.com.
- ^ Abrahamsen, Elizabeth (January 25, 2019). "This Cowboy Transforms Scrap Metal into Incredible Sculptures". Wide Open Country. Retrieved September 6, 2019.
- ^ "City of Presidents – Rapid City Historic Downtown Attractions". visitrapidcity.com. Retrieved September 17, 2019.
- ^ "John Lopez Studio". John Lopez Studio.
- ^ October 27, 2017 – 8pm, Grady McGregor. "The bully spirit: Theodore Roosevelt statue unveiled in Medora, N.D." Grand Forks Herald.
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: 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". goodreads.com. Retrieved September 6, 2019.
- ^ "Coffee Table Book". John Lopez Studio. Retrieved September 6, 2019.
- ^ "Juan López – 50 Artworks, Bio & Shows on Artsy". artsy.net. Retrieved September 6, 2019.