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Artist Spotlight Interview - April, 2011

David B. Hickman

dbhickman@sbcglobal.net
www.davidbhickman.com

7434 Coronado Avenue
Dallas, Texas 75214
(214) 324-0381

 David Hickman  
 

Born in Gainesville, Texas in 1942. Served in the U.S. Navy and attended Cooke County Junior College and the University of Texas at Arlington. David studied sculpture with Octavio Medellin from 1967-1979 at the Creative Arts Center in Oak Cliff. David draws on a lifetime of experience in mechanical and artistic design to create his unique vision of sculpture for both public and private commissions. David was honored to be selected by the Texas Commission on the Arts as the Texas State Three-Dimensional Artist for 2004.

 

 David Hickman
Meadow Dancers Monarch
Dallas, Texas

David Hickman Studio Tour
and Lecture
June 18, 2011

 

Thoughts on the Process
of Working Big

 
 

David Hickman
Flow
Dallas, Texas

  

David Hickman
On the Wind
Dallas, Texas

  
 

David Hickman
Vortex
Dallas, Texas

 

LISTINGS OF PUBLIC ART PROJECTS

Urban Arts Registry
Christina Lanzl
Email:  Christina.lanzl@massart.edu
www.urbanartsinstitute.org

Karen Rudd
National Artist Opportunities
Email:  Karen.rudd@norfolk.gov

www.callforentry.org
Referred to as Café

City of Austin
Alyson McGee
Email:  alyson.Mcgee@ci.austin.tx.us
Register at ASAPP
www.ci.austin.tx.us/aipp/opportunities.htm

City of Dallas
Office of Cultural Affairs
Kay Kallos
Email:  kay.kallos@dallascityhall.com
Check for call to artists at:   www.dallasculture.org
Click on Public Art

David Hickman
Wings of Hope
Mansfield, Texas

 

  
 

ORGANIZATIONS:

Texas Sculpture Association
Jr Compton   www.dallasartsrevue.com
International Sculpture Association  www.sculpture.org

 David Hickman - Hunt Oil Headquarters Pendulum
Pendulum at Hunt Office Headquarters, Dallas

  
 

David Hickman - Sundial
Sundial
Irving, TX

 

Two views of the recently installed sundial at the new Lady Bird Johnson Middle School in Irving, Texas.

Fabricated of 1" thick stainless steel with bronze numbers by David B. Hickman.  The Lady Bird Johnson Middle School is the largest "net zero" style middle school in the nation and the first such school in Texas.  The term "net zero" indicates that the school will produce as much energy as it uses.

  

David Hickman - Sundial
Sundial - detail

  
 

"Eye on the Ball" by David B. Hickman
Warren Sports Complex, Frisco, TX
Material:  Powder coated steel/aluminum/brushed stainless steel
Size:  18' Tall X 22' diameter (at wind activated kinetic top elements)

Eye on the Ball represents the six main sports played at Warren Sports Complex through the use of negative silhouettes cut into aluminum discs.

Each of the three kinetic elements has two image discs (representing two sports, sharing a common leg form)  that are bent outward at 45 degrees allowing a viewer at  ground level to see two different sports depending on which direction  the wind has aimed the elements.

 


David Hickman
"Eye on the Ball"
Frisco, TX

  


David Hickman
"Eye on the Ball" - back

  
  David Hickman

Artist’s Spotlight – David Hickman

Name: David B. Hickman

Email: dbhickman@sbcglobal.net

Subject: Artist Spotlight Questionnaire Submission

What type(s) of art do you like to create? I like to create objects that move, or that through their form give the illusion of movement. I usually work fairly large scale.

Where did you learn to do what you do? I studied sculpture with Octavio Medellin in the mid sixties. I grew up on a farm using my hands, worked in electronics in the Navy, owned a motorcycle shop, and worked as a mechanical designer for Johnson and Johnson Medical. All of these past activities have given me the skills to make my art as I envision it.

Tell us about your most important projects. My most important project is usually the one I am working on at that moment, however recently completed projects that I am proud of include the Lobby Clock, Pendulum Ball, Ceiling medallion, 12 o\'clock marker, Podium, and Fountain rails in Hunt Oil\'s new headquarters; and also the three kinetic Dragonflys at Children\'s Medical Center.

Describe your studio. My studio is a large tin building in my back yard with two covered outdoor work areas.

What type of music do you listen to while you work? I listen to a wide range of music including Blues, Cajun, Celtic, TexMex, Swing, Gypsy, String band, Jazz, Folk,

Where do you find your inspiration? I find my inspiration in the forms of nature.

Do you have any advice for other artists? Learn your craft and do your best.

Do you belong to any art organizations? Texas Sculpture Association, Texas Visual Arts Association, International Sculpture Center.

Do you have a website? davidbhickman.com