The first of these books published by isc press is a compilation of articles on sculptors that first appeared in sculpture over the past two decades. Sculptor john lopez was born and raised on a ranch in western south dakota. I am working on one now that could take me a couple of years. Sculptor john lopez creates magnificent animals, buffalo and horse and others, from scrap metal. John lopez phone, address, background info whitepages. The john lopez gallery is an art gallery located on main street in lemmon in northwestern south dakota. The scottish book sculptures are a group of book sculptures that were contrived to be found in scotland between 2011 and 20.
Can you find any hidden sculptures hidden within this lifesize bison. Post the most beautiful examples of book sculptures. Feb 15, 2014 sculptor john lopez welds together oneofakind monumental sculptures out of scrap metal found near his hometown of lemmon, sd. John lopez artist, fine art prices, auction records for. The grand river series is a 104 page coffee table book featuring sculptures by south dakota sculptor john lopez. First one from juan lopez, il and the second from ralphy taylor. He searches junk piles for metal scraps, chains, and old plow discs and then welds them into many creatures, but primarily iconic animals from the american west. However, book is so much more than pages full of words.
This soft cover book introduces the world to hybrid metal art and the artist that creates it. Scrap metal sculptures made of old farm equipment by john lopez. In what could possibly be the single most impressive feat of upcycling weve seen, john makes judicious use of old car parts, broken machines, tools parts basically any scrap metal he can get his hands on in homage to his craft and upbringing on a south dakota. Types of sculpture clay is highly versatile, extremely easy to work with, and the ideal modeling material for the beginner as well as the seasoned sculptor. He is equally known for his 12 lifesize presidential monuments made for the city of presidents in rapid city, south dakota.
Lopez will unveil the buffalo monument at the casey tibbs rodeo center at 11 a. In the midst of a successful career in bronze sculpting, lopez discovered an exciting new direction. Since then, the new hobby of john is iron and recycled metal. Interestingly enough, his story began with a tragedy. John lopez is the author of sculpture grand river series 5. Dec 06, 2019 the grand river series is a book created by sculptor john lopez studio. John lopez is a 30 year old graphic design graduate from new world school of the artsuniversity of florida, he has a bachelors in fine arts graphic design degree.
Artwork by sculptor john lopez san antonio expressnews. Select this result to view john lopezs phone number, address, and more. Raised on a ranch, it was first launched in the production of bronze sculptures who have experienced unprecedented success across the country. For a while john lopez wanted to take all the action that was in charlie russells paintings and put it into bronze. See more ideas about metal, scrap metal art and metal art. Jun 24, 2014 sculptor john lopez creates magnificent animals, buffalo and horse and others, from scrap metal. Also talked about at the end of this video is my new book the grand river series. Scrap metal sculptures by john lopez, south dakotan sculptor are lifesized bison, a horse plowing a field, or a texas longhorn, a bear, all made with a uniquely western american twist. As a bronze sculptor, he already had a successful career and he also comes across the art of welded statues. Jul 28, 2017 john lopez was born and raised in south dakota. The incredible scrap metal animal sculptures of john lopez sculptor john lopez was born and raised on a ranch in western south dakota. Chamberlain is best known for his distinctive metal sculptures, constructed from discarded automobilebody parts and other modern industrial detritus, which he began making in the late 195. This beautiful coffee table book features the oneofakind hybrid metal art sculptures by john lopez. The inaugural hugh glass rendezvous and sculpture unveiling went off with out.
The kokomo gallery houses the artwork of sculptor john lopez, who specializes in sculpture welded art. The incredible scrap metal welded beasts of sculptor john lopez. The third result is john lopez age 30s in oxnard, ca in the east village neighborhood. The incredible scrap metal welded beasts of sculptor john. Sculptor john lopez creates lifesized metal sculptures with an interesting twist. Hybrid metal art sculpture is a style of sculpture that consists of a fusion of scrap iron and cast bronze. John lopez born july 16, 1971 is an american sculptor known for his lifesize hybrid metal. Contemporary sculpture since 1980 from university of washington press and the international sculpture center, publisher of sculpture magazine. His skill set ranges from drawing, graphic design, illustrating, painting, photography, sculpture, and video editing. In his hands, old discarded farm equipment is recycled into sculptures of iconic creatures from the american west. We found an amazing metal animal sculptures by john lopez and share with our readers. My life in the fast lane about former nfl quarterback dan pastorini. John was born and raised near the grand river in northwestern south dakota, where he can be found in his own sculpture studio, his relatives barnyardsrooting through their scrap pilesor cleaning stalls. The need for a gallery to house the permanent collection of sculptor john lopez s works has come to life through the renovation of the kokomo building which is accidentally but rightfully positioned to serve that purpose.
His peoples ranches are scattered along the grand river in northwestern south dakotanot far from where sitting. Within the gallery, visitors have a real life experience of john s sculptures captured in a single space. With this in place, visitors will have a real life experience of john lopez sculptures captured in a single space. South dakota sculptor john lopez creates oneakind sculptures out of scrap metal. John lopez texas longhorn inspired by the lone star state, lopez s texas longhorn sculpture includes a guitar, a fiddle, the alamo, and five texas rangers welded together with chains and gears. Influenced by his south dakota roots, sculptor john lopez. Mapping water and urban form at viceregal mexico city book manuscript in progress. John authored sculpture grand river series and sculpture coffee table book. John lopez, a successful artist residing in south dakota, creates unbelievable sculptures from scrap metal. See more ideas about sculpture, scrap metal art and metal art. Sculpture in the style of sculptors degas and rodin, called expressionism, can also be found. Our funeral home family has been serving the families of the upper kanawha valley and montgomery area for over 4 decades. John lopez obituary montgomery, west virginia odell.
May 28, 2014 john lopez with his triceratops cowboy sculpture made of scrap iron. His western and rodeo theme bronzes have been well received by the public and have sold all over the country from california to new york. See more ideas about scrap metal art, metal art and animal sculptures. Scrap metal sculptures by john lopez art kaleidoscope.
Lorenzo sculptures all sculptures design and ideas. The incredible scrap metal animal sculptures of john lopez. Pieces of old farm machinery and equipment, musical instruments, chains and many other old metal objects found their way into lopezs huge rusty westernthemed animal sculptures, which include lifesized buffaloes and horses. This cowboy transforms scrap metal into incredible sculptures. Radio host of in the loop with nick and lopez for sportsradio 610 in houston, texas. New sculpture will be published in conjunction with two recent exhibitions by the venerable sculptor at gagosian gallerys new york and london venues. The sculptures are on topics mostly concerning scottish literature and poetry, and are made out of old books by an anonymous female paper sculptor. We are dedicated to serving your family, like family and thrive to ensure that your funeral needs are met. See more ideas about scrap metal art, metal sculpture, art. Click here to order this beautiful coffee table book featuring full color photos of john lopez s hybrid metal art sculptures. Sculptor john lopez is pictured with his most recent hybrid metal art sculpture of a lifesize buffalo.
Soap sculptures manipulation mobile freestanding a sculpture intended to be viewed all side. Within the gallery, visitors have a real life experience of johns sculptures captured in a single space. John lopez texas longhorn inspired by the lone star state, lopezs texas longhorn sculpture includes a guitar, a fiddle, the alamo, and five texas rangers welded together with chains and gears. John was born and raised near the grand river in northwestern south dakota, where he can be found in his own sculpture studio, his relatives barnyardsrooting through their scr. John s sculptures have created waves around the world and you can read about the people that inspire john and where who he. Contemporary art includes facial expressions and movement as if the art sculpture is in motion. John lopez sculptures 455 photos art gallery 19493. You can leave condolences in the guest book, buy sympathy flowers, and pay your respects. His western and rodeo theme bronzes have been well received by the public and. Click here to order this beautiful coffee table book featuring full color photos of john lopezs hybrid metal art sculptures. John lopez sculptures, 19493 railway st, lemmon, sd 2020. Deco sculptures by the designer john lopez interior. John lopez with his triceratops cowboy sculpture made of scrap iron. Bronze is a common material for art sculpture because its flexible and works well for smaller pieces.
Artist and sculptor john lopez has a knack for breathing new life into old junk in the form of these incredible welded sculptures. Artist john lopez turns scrap metal into amazing sculptures. The term has come to identify the unique sculpture style of john lopez. Johns sculptures have created waves around the world and you can read about the people that inspire john and where who he. John lopez, a native of lemmon, created the statue primarily using scrap iron donated by local friends and neighbors. American sculptor john lopez is native of south dakota state usa. Sculptor john lopez welds together oneofakind monumental sculptures out of scrap metal found near his hometown of lemmon, sd. This piece is a perfect example of hybrid metal art sculpture. Welding, grinding and just plain working in the shop. Trex lopez was fortunate to find his talent for sculpting during his senior year in college while taking a. Buffalo sculpture to be unveiled local news stories. Lopez has picked through them, choosing the elements of the pastthe actual implements that plowed the soil or cut the grain to create these exciting and unique works. John lopezrex features the heavy beasts look like theyre up for a scrap scrap metal, that is.
John is related to william mark lopez and gina vaca lopez as well as 6 additional people. When he lost his beloved aunt, lopez, he went to his windowed uncles ranch to build a family cemetery for his aunts interment. Old and heavy books always seem like a mysterious and infinite well of wisdom and imagination for me. Adobe photoshop, illustrator, indesign, premiere pro, after effects.
John lopez born july 16, 1971 is an american sculptor known for his lifesize hybrid metal sculptures made out of discarded farm equipment and bronze. May 26, 2014 john lopez with his triceratops cowboy sculpture. That moment, when you pick up an old book from a shelf and wipe away thick layer of dust from its cover, is full of magic. If you find yourself in hill city you might see a lifesize hybrid metal horse sculpture john did that won the peoples choice award at the sculpture in the hills show in hill city in 2009.