John Spaulding (artist)

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John Spaulding

Spaulding's signature
Birth name John Andrew Spaulding
Born October 18, 1942
Indianapolis, Indiana
Died July 10, 2004(2004-07-10) (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
Awards The New York Brass Conference for Scholarships, National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship

John A. Spaulding (October 18, 1942 – July 10, 2004) was an American artist and sculptor from Indianapolis, Indiana. He was born in Lockefield Gardens, an Indianapolis public housing project on Indiana Avenue, which was known for its jazz clubs.[1] Two of Spaulding's sculptures, Jammin' on the Avenue and Untitled (Jazz Musicians), are located near his birthplace and celebrate the area's musical heritage.[1][2][3]

Spaulding was the fifth of seven children. He attended Indianapolis Public Schools 24 and 26 and Arsenal Technical High School. He was a self-taught welder. Spaulding worked part-time on his art, while working as a metal-joining specialist in the aerospace industry in California in the 1960s. He relocated to New York City in 1978 and continued to work on his art. Spaulding's 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.[4] His sculptures have been inspired by nature and his African American heritage. He also created several large abstracts. Spaulding's work is included in private and public collections such as Black Titan at the Indianapolis Art Center's ArtsPark.[5][6] The artist died on July 10, 2004, in Phoenix, Arizona.[4]

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References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Greiff, Glory-June (2005). Remembrance, Faith & Fancy; Outdoor Public Sculpture in Indiana. Indianapolis: Indiana Historical Society Press. p. 169–70. ISBN 0-87195-180-0. 
  2. ↑ "Discover Indiana Avenue: Outdoor Art". Indianapolis Downtown, Inc. Retrieved 2013-04-12. 
  3. ↑ "Discover Indiana Avenue: Overview". Indianapolis Downtown, Inc. Retrieved 2013-04-12. 
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Noted Sculptor John Spaulding Passes Away". Indianapolis Recorder (Indianapolis, IN). July 16, 2004. p. C5. Retrieved 2013-04-22. 
  5. ↑ "ArtsPark Sculpture Walk" (pdf). Indianapolis Arts Center. 2012. Retrieved 2013-04-12. 
  6. ↑ Indianapolis Art Center ARTSPARK Sculptures. "Sculptures Throughout ARTSPARK." January 30, 2009. http://www.indplsartcenter.org/ARTSPARK%20Brochure_LR.pdf


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