| John Spaulding | |
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Spaulding's signature |
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| Birth name | John Andrew Spaulding |
| Born | 1942 Indianapolis, Indiana |
| Died | July 10, 2004 (aged 62) Phoenix, Arizona |
| Nationality | American |
| Field | Sculpture |
| Training | Self-taught |
| Movement | Contemporary, Abstract |
| Works | Black Titan, Untitled (Jazz Musicians), Jammin' on the Avenue |
| Patrons | Lilly Endowment |
| Influenced by | Jazz |
| Awards | The New York Brass Conference for Scholarships, National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship |
John A. Spaulding (1942–2004) was born in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was born in Lockefield Gardens, the city of Indianapolis' first public housing project.[1] He was the youngest of five children. He attended Indianapolis Public Schools 24 and 26 and attended Arsenal Technical High School. He was a self-taught welder. He worked part time on his art, while working as a metal-joining specialist in the aerospace industry while living in California in the 1960s. He relocated to New York in 1978, and he diligently worked on his artwork. His work is internationally recognized, with pieces on display in several countries including Brazil, Japan, France, and England. He had studios for creating his works in California, New York, Rio de Janerio, and Indianapolis.[2] His sculptures have been inspired by nature and his heritage as an African American. He also created several large abstracts. His work is in numerous private and public collections.[3] The artist died July 10, 2004 in Phoenix, Arizona.[4]
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