Ed Hamilton
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| Birth name | Edward Norton Hamilton, Jr |
| Born | February 14, 1947 Cincinnati, Ohio |
| Nationality |  American |
| Field | Sculpture |
| Training | Barney Bright |
| Works | Spirit of Freedom |
Edward Norton Hamilton, Jr (born February 14, 1947)[1] is an American sculptor living in Louisville, Kentucky. Hamilton specializes in public art. His most famous work is The Spirit of Freedom, a memorial to black Civil War veterans that stands in the Shaw neighborhood near Howard University in Washington, D.C..[2] Hamilton has also done monuments dedicated to Booker T. Washington, Joe Louis, York (William Clark's manservant on the Lewis and Clark Expedition), and the slaves who revolted on the Amistad.[3] In 2006, Hamilton self-published an autobiography, The Birth of An Artist: a journey of discovery, in which he talked about his work and the creative process. While working on the book, Hamilton, at age 57, discovered that he was adopted.[4]
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[edit] Biogrpahy
Ed Hamilton was born in Cincinnati, Ohio and raised in Louisville by Amy Jane (Camp) and Edward Norton Hamilton, Sr.[3] Hamilton graduated from Shawnee High School in 1965, then he received a scholarship to Louisville's Art Center, where he studied sculpture and painting.[5] He graduated from the Louisville School of Art in 1969 and started his career in teaching in 1973 at Iroquois High School.[3]
Hamilton orgiionally a painter had a chance meeting with Barney Bright, the sculptor responsible for the Derby Clock and the River Horse statue, changed Hamilton's life.[3] Bright made Hamilton his apprentice, giving him a place to work and the opportunity to learn scultping.[5] Hamilton since learning under Barney Bright has taught sculpture at Jefferson Community College and is a member of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. Hamilton on December 16, 2004 Hamilton received a Doctor of Arts honorary Degree from the University of Louisville. Two days later, December 18, 2004 Hamilton received an Honorary Doctor of Arts Degree from Western Kentucky University.[5]
Hamilton is currently working on an Abraham Lincoln project which is to be displayed at the base of the Big Four Bridge at the Waterfront Park.[2]
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- ^ Ky.gov Great Blacks Kentuckians
- ^ a b Louisville Artists.com - Ed Hamilton Famous Works
- ^ a b c d The Encyclopedia of Louisville (John E. Kleber) Page 794 ISBN 0813121000
- ^ Leo Book Review - Birth of An Artist
- ^ a b c Ed Hamilton Self Biography
