Brian Hanlon

Brian Hanlon is a classically trained master sculptor and founder of Hanlon Sculpture Studio[1]. With over 300 public and private art pieces since 1987, Hanlon is a nationally-acclaimed artist^[2] from Toms River, New Jersey specializing in bronze statues and is the Official Sculptor for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. He has received national awards and commendations for his liturgical, civic, and athletic sculptures.

In creating his work, Hanlon’s goal is to educate others about the subject and inspire them to achieve greatness. Hanlon’s work translates seamlessly across all genres from liturgical to civic, public safety, and athletics because of his desire to learn and create meaningful, thought provoking works of art. Examples of his work can also be found on Facebook.

Hanlon has been the subject^{[3][4][5][6][7][8]} of several news features, as well as a short documentary^[9] about his work that was created by Brad Nau and shown on Comcast SportsNet.

Notable Sculpture Projects

• Jody Conradt for The University of Texas^[10][11]
• Jerry Coleman for the San Diego Padres^[12][13][14]
• Chuck Bednarik for the University of Pennsylvania^[15]
• Steve Gleason “Rebirth” for the New Orleans Saints^[2][16][17]
• Yogi Berra for the Yogi Berra Museum and Learning Center^[18][19]
• Shaquille O’Neal for Louisiana State University^[20][21][22]
• Bob Cousy for the College of the Holy Cross^[23]
• Michael Horrocks for West Chester University^[24][25][26]
• Leavander Johnson for Atlantic City, NJ^[27][28]
• Fr. Pedro Arrupe, S.J.^[29]
• Pope John Paul II
• Fannie Lou Hamer for Ruleville, MS^[30][31][32]
• 2nd Lt. Carol Ann Drazba, R.N. for Scranton, PA^[33]
• George Rogers for Liberty University
• “Teamwork” Public Safety for Westminster, CO^[34]
• Fallen Officers Memorial for Perth Amboy, NJ
• 100th Fire Department Anniversary for Bridgeville, DE^[35]
• W-6 Firefighter Memorial for Worcester, MA^[36]
• Bearcat for Binghamton University^[37]
• Golden Eagle in Flight for Clarion University^[38]
• Panther for Florida International University^[39]
• Hawk for Monmouth University

Education

Hanlon took graduate level courses towards a Master of Sculpture degree at Boston University from 1988-1990 and left school early to work as a sculptor full-time. Prior to attending Boston University, Hanlon completed a Bachelor of Arts in Art Education at Monmouth University in 1988. While at Monmouth Hanlon was a student-athlete and captain of the men’s cross country team. Before enrolling at Monmouth, Hanlon attended Brookdale Community College and Kean University and then worked in New York City as an ironworker and teamster before re-enrolling in Brookdale.

Personal life

Hanlon is married to the former Michele Adamkowski, a soccer stand-out at Monmouth University, and together the couple has five children. Michele was the model and subject of one of Hanlon’s first sculptures when he created his “Involved Student” for Monmouth’s campus in 1988 that featured her lying on the ground with a soccer ball and gym bag while reading a text book.

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