Brian Hanlon
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Brian Hanlon is a classically trained master sculptor and founder of Hanlon Sculpture Studio.[1] He has created over 550 public and private art pieces since 1987. Hanlon is a nationally acclaimed artist from Toms River, New Jersey, specializing in commissioned larger-than-life-size, to-scale bronze sculptures, reliefs, trophies, plaques and awards. He is known for developing a distinguishable style of movement in contemporary American realism sculpture.
In 2015, Hanlon was named the Official Sculptor of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame,[2] and in 2018 Hanlon was named the Official Sculptor of the Rose Bowl Stadium.
Hanlon has received national and local awards and commendations for his commissions, which primarily encompass the civic, historic and athletic sectors.
On January 16, 2018, Hanlon was named the "Sports Rodin", a reference to French sculptor Auguste Rodin, in the feature story "Sports Rodin Works in Bronze" by The New York Times.[3] In 2018, the Smithsonian American Art Museum began including Hanlon's monuments in its catalogue of contemporary American sculptors. He has been the subject of several news features, as well as a short documentary about his work that was created by Brad Nau and shown on Comcast SportsNet.[4][5][6][7][8][9]
2017 was the "busiest year"[3] in Hanlon's decades-long professional career.[3] Hanlon oversaw the unveiling of 30 new monuments, including Charles Barkley at Auburn, Evander Holyfield[10] in Atlanta, Jackie Robinson as a football player at the Rose Bowl,[11] and 12 Hoosier Icons in the lobby of Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall.[12]
In July 2021, Gabe Albornoz, Montgomery County Council Vice President, announced that Hanlon would be sculpting a new piece in honor of Olympic gymnastic legend, Dominique Dawes.[13]
Hanlon uses water-based clay rather than oil-based clay because he finds it to be "firmer and less pliable,[14]" which enables him to convey movement or action in his sculptures. His commissions typically take six to 36 months to complete, based on size and scope.
Education[edit]
Hanlon took graduate level courses towards a Master of Sculpture degree at Boston University from 1988 to 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, he was a student-athlete and captain of the men's cross country team. Before enrolling at Monmouth, he attended Brookdale Community College and Kean University and then worked in New York City as an ironworker and teamster before re-enrolling in Brookdale.
Notable sculpture projects[edit]
- Elizabeth Freeman for Sheffield, Massachusetts[15]
- Women's World Cup 1999 for the Rose Bowl Stadium[16]
- Susan B. Anthony for the Adams Suffrage Centennial Committee
- Harriet Tubman for the Equal Rights Cultural Heritage Center
- Jody Conradt for The University of Texas[17][18]
- Tony Robichaux for the University of Louisiana[19]
- Jerry Coleman for the San Diego Padres[20][21][22]
- Naismith Coaches Circle for the Basketball Hall of Fame
- "Coaches of the Year" Werner Ladder Naismith Trophy for the Basketball Hall of Fame
- Chuck Bednarik for the University of Pennsylvania[23]
- Steve Gleason "Rebirth" for the New Orleans Saints[2][24][25]
- Yogi Berra for the Yogi Berra Museum and Learning Center[26][27]
- Shaquille O'Neal for Louisiana State University[28][29][30]
- Bob Cousy for the College of the Holy Cross[31]
- Michael Horrocks for West Chester University[32][33][34]
- Leavander Johnson for Atlantic City, NJ[35][36]
- Fr. Pedro Arrupe, S.J.[37]
- Pope John Paul II
- Fannie Lou Hamer for Ruleville, MS[38][39][40]
- 2nd Lt. Carol Ann Drazba, R.N. for Scranton, PA[41]
- George Rogers for Liberty University
- "Teamwork" Public Safety for Westminster, CO[42]
- Fallen Officers Memorial for Perth Amboy, NJ
- 100th Fire Department Anniversary for Bridgeville, DE[43]
- W-6 Firefighter Memorial for Worcester, MA[44]
- Bearcat for Binghamton University[45]
- Golden Eagle in Flight for Clarion University[46]
- Panther for Florida International University[47]
- Hawk for Monmouth University
- Statue of Dominique Wilkins at State Farm Arena
- Statue of Evander Holyfield for Atlanta[48]
Personal life[edit]
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.
References[edit]
- ^ "About".
- ^ a b "Saints Unveil "Rebirth" Sculpture of Likeness of Steve Gleason". Archived from the original on 2012-09-05. Retrieved 2013-03-14.
- ^ a b c Schonbrun, Zach (2018). "A Sports Rodin Works in Bronze, and in Volume". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2018-01-16.
- ^ http://www.app.com/article/20111106/NJNEWS/311060035/Toms-River-sculptor-Brian-Hanlon-creates-memorial-works-honor-celebratory-works.
{{cite news}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ http://www.app.com/VideoNetwork/1253227516001/Brian-Hanlon-Toms-River-Sculptor-11-1-11-.
{{cite news}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ Tribune, Mike Sakal (16 November 2010). "Sculptor plans tribute to ASU student killed in dragging robbery". East Valley Tribune.
- ^ "Sculpting History". 20 January 2002.
- ^ "Sculptor of Brick 9/11 Statue Aims to Help in Healing". 9 September 2011.
- ^ "Brian Hanlon". Archived from the original on 2013-07-03.
- ^ Wilkerson, Daniel. "Statue of boxer Evander Holyfield to be displayed in Woodruff Park". Retrieved 2018-01-17.
- ^ "Jackie Robinson statue unveiled at Rose Bowl". True Blue LA. Retrieved 2018-01-16.
- ^ "Indiana to add 5 basketball statues inside Assembly Hall". USA TODAY. Retrieved 2018-01-16.
- ^ "In her honor, a sculpture for a local legend". 30 July 2021.
- ^ Schonbrun, Zach (2018). "A Sports Rodin Works in Bronze, and in Volume". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2018-01-17.
- ^ "A statue honors a once-enslaved woman who won her freedom in court". NPR. Associated Press. 2022-08-22. Retrieved 2022-08-22.
- ^ "Iconic 1999 Women's World Cup win to be honored by Rose Bowl statue". Pasadena Star News. 2019-03-12. Retrieved 2019-06-26.
- ^ "University of Texas dedicates statue to Conradt". University of Texas Athletics. 6 October 2012.
- ^ "Jody Conradt statue unveiled". Archived from the original on 2013-06-29.
- ^ writer, KEVIN FOOTE | Staff (13 February 2020). "Tony Robichaux sculptor to attend unveiling: "I wanted to experience the love at that moment"". The Advocate. Retrieved 2020-04-25.
- ^ "MLB News, Videos, Scores, Teams, Standings, Stats". FOX Sports.
- ^ "Coast to Coast". www.sportsbusinessjournal.com. June 30, 2023.
- ^ "The San Diego Union-Tribune - San Diego, California & National News".
- ^ Jaffe, Steven. "Chuck Bednarik statue unveiled". www.thedp.com.
- ^ "Steve Gleason's block no feel-good play for Atlanta Falcons". NFL.com.
- ^ "Steve Gleason statue dedication at Mercedes-Benz Superdome".
- ^ "Berra statue to be installed in front of museum". 24 May 2010.
- ^ http://www.northjersey.com/sports/pro_sports/baseball/052410_Yogi_Berra_to_have_statue_in_front_of_his_museum.html.
{{cite news}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ "Brian Hanlon Sculpture". Archived from the original on 2013-06-30.
- ^ Pepin, Matt (2011-09-08). "Shaquille O'Neal honored with statue". The Boston Globe.
- ^ http://aol.sportingnews.com/ncaa-basketball/story/2011-09-08/shaquille-oneal-statue-unveiled-at-lsu.
{{cite news}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ "Statue honoring Cousy '50 unveiled on campus | magazine.holycross.edu". magazine.holycross.edu.
- ^ "Inquirer.com: Philadelphia local news, sports, jobs, cars, homes". www.inquirer.com.
- ^ "Old colleagues remember Michael Horrocks". Archived from the original on 2016-03-03. Retrieved 2018-11-30.
- ^ "Standing Tall".
- ^ "Friends, family work for boxer's legacy".
- ^ "LEAVANDER JOHNSON STATUE UNVEILED IN ATLANTIC CITY|| FIGHTHYPE.COM". www.fighthype.com.
- ^ "Rev. Pedro Arrupe, S.J.: Man of Science, Man of Service | magazine.holycross.edu". magazine.holycross.edu.
- ^ "Fannie Lou Hamer Statue". www.fannielouhamer.info.
- ^ "Ruleville Miss. Archives".
- ^ "Mississippi civil rights icon Fannie Lou Hamer honored with statue". 6 October 2012.
- ^ writer), robbie ward (staff (16 June 2012). "Memorial to fallen Vietnam war hero and Dunmore resident dedicated". Scranton Times-Tribune.
- ^ "Teamwork - Westminster, CO - Figurative Public Sculpture on Waymarking.com". www.waymarking.com.
- ^ http://www.seafordstar.com/index.cfm?ref=42568&ref2=391.
{{cite news}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ "Firefighters statue finished; Sculptor, chief to unveil collaborative effort today. - Free Online Library". www.thefreelibrary.com.
- ^ "Binghamton University Bearcats". Archived from the original on 2014-09-13.
- ^ http://www.clarion.edu/348308/.
{{cite news}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ Communications, Florida International University-Digital. "Student Government Association". dasa.fiu.edu.
- ^ Winkeljohn, Matt (25 June 2021). "Statue of Evander Holyfield unveiled in Atlanta". Associated Press. AP. Retrieved 5 July 2021.
External links[edit]
- Official website includes a 'sculpture finder' for North America