Ed Hamilton

Infobox Artist
name = Ed Hamilton

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birthname = Edward Norton Hamilton, Jr
birthdate = birth date and age|1947|2|14
location = Cincinnati, Ohio
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nationality = flagicon|USA American
field = Sculpture
training = Barney Bright
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works = "Spirit of Freedom"

Edward Norton Hamilton, Jr (born February 14, 1947) [ [http://kchr.ky.gov/about/gallergreatblack.htm?&pageOrder=2&selectedPic=26 Ky.gov Great Blacks Kentuckians] ] is an American sculptor living in Louisville, Kentucky. Hamilton specializes in public art. His most famous work is "The Spirit of Freedom", a memorial to black Civil War veterans that stands in the Shaw neighborhood near Howard University in Washington, D.C.. [http://www.louisvilleartists.com/directory/details.php/listing/10 Louisville Artists.com - Ed Hamilton Famous Works] ] Hamilton has also done monuments dedicated to Booker T. Washington, Joe Louis, York (William Clark's manservant on the Lewis and Clark Expedition), and the slaves who revolted on the Amistad."The Encyclopedia of Louisville" (John E. Kleber) Page 794 ISBN 0813121000] In 2006, Hamilton self-published an autobiography, "The Birth of An Artist: a journey of discovery", in which he talked about his work and the creative process. While working on the book, Hamilton, at age 57, discovered that he was adopted. [ [http://edhamiltonworks.com/LEO_book_review.html Leo Book Review - Birth of An Artist] ]

Biography

Ed Hamilton was born in Cincinnati, Ohio and raised in Louisville by Amy Jane (Camp) and Edward Norton Hamilton, Sr. Hamilton graduated from Shawnee High School in 1965, then he received a scholarship to Louisville's Art Center, where he studied sculpture and painting. [http://edhamiltonworks.com/biography.htm Ed Hamilton Self Biography] ] He graduated from the Louisville School of Art in 1969 and started his career in teaching in 1973 at Iroquois High School.

Hamilton orgiionally a painter had a chance meeting with Barney Bright, the sculptor responsible for the "Derby Clock" and the "River Horse" statue, changed Hamilton's life. Bright made Hamilton his apprentice, giving him a place to work and the opportunity to learn scultping. Hamilton since learning under Barney Bright has taught sculpture at Jefferson Community College and is a member of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. Hamilton on December 16, 2004 Hamilton received a Doctor of Arts honorary Degree from the University of Louisville. Two days later, December 18, 2004 Hamilton received an Honorary Doctor of Arts Degree from Western Kentucky University.

Hamilton is currently working on an Abraham Lincoln project which is to be displayed at the base of the Big Four Bridge at the Waterfront Park.

ee also

*List of Louisvillians

External links

* [http://www.edhamiltonworks.com/ Hamiltons' Official site]

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