Brian Hanlon Explained

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. 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.[3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8]

2017 was the "busiest year"[9] in Hanlon's decades-long professional career. 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

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

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.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: About.
  2. News: Saints Unveil "Rebirth" Sculpture of Likeness of Steve Gleason. 2013-03-14. https://web.archive.org/web/20120905092017/http://www.neworleanssaints.com/news-and-events/article-1/Saints-Unveil-%E2%80%9CRebirth%E2%80%9D-Sculpture-of-Likeness-of-Steve-Gleason/74d7814d-8c1a-47d6-b0b0-94ff1b26a2a0. 2012-09-05. dead.
  3. News: http://www.app.com/article/20111106/NJNEWS/311060035/Toms-River-sculptor-Brian-Hanlon-creates-memorial-works-honor-celebratory-works.
  4. News: http://www.app.com/VideoNetwork/1253227516001/Brian-Hanlon-Toms-River-Sculptor-11-1-11-.
  5. Web site: Sculptor plans tribute to ASU student killed in dragging robbery. Mike Sakal. Tribune. East Valley Tribune. 16 November 2010 .
  6. News: Sculpting History . 20 January 2002 .
  7. News: Sculptor of Brick 9/11 Statue Aims to Help in Healing . 9 September 2011 .
  8. News: 2013-07-03 . https://archive.today/20130703062520/http://www.ettc.net/njarts/details.cfm?ID=895 . Brian Hanlon . dead.
  9. News: A Sports Rodin Works in Bronze, and in Volume. Schonbrun. Zach. 2018. The New York Times. 2018-01-16. en-US. 0362-4331.
  10. News: Statue of boxer Evander Holyfield to be displayed in Woodruff Park. Wilkerson. Daniel. 2018-01-17. en.
  11. News: Jackie Robinson statue unveiled at Rose Bowl. True Blue LA. 2018-01-16.
  12. News: Indiana to add 5 basketball statues inside Assembly Hall. USA TODAY. 2018-01-16. en.
  13. Web site: In her honor, a sculpture for a local legend. 30 July 2021.
  14. News: A Sports Rodin Works in Bronze, and in Volume. Schonbrun. Zach. 2018. The New York Times. 2018-01-17. en-US. 0362-4331.
  15. News: Associated Press . 2022-08-22 . A statue honors a once-enslaved woman who won her freedom in court . en . NPR . 2022-08-22.
  16. Web site: Iconic 1999 Women's World Cup win to be honored by Rose Bowl statue. 2019-03-12. Pasadena Star News. en-US. 2019-06-26.
  17. Web site: University of Texas dedicates statue to Conradt. University of Texas Athletics. 6 October 2012 .
  18. News: Jody Conradt statue unveiled . https://archive.today/20130629222746/http://www.myfoxaustin.com/story/19750436/jody-conradt-statue-unveiled. dead. 2013-06-29.
  19. Web site: Tony Robichaux sculptor to attend unveiling: "I wanted to experience the love at that moment". writer. KEVIN FOOTE Staff. The Advocate. 13 February 2020 . en. 2020-04-25.
  20. Web site: MLB News, Videos, Scores, Teams, Standings, Stats. FOX Sports.
  21. Web site: Coast to Coast. June 30, 2023. www.sportsbusinessjournal.com.
  22. News: The San Diego Union-Tribune - San Diego, California & National News .
  23. Web site: Chuck Bednarik statue unveiled. Steven. Jaffe. www.thedp.com.
  24. Web site: Steve Gleason's block no feel-good play for Atlanta Falcons. NFL.com.
  25. News: Steve Gleason statue dedication at Mercedes-Benz Superdome .
  26. News: Berra statue to be installed in front of museum . 24 May 2010 .
  27. News: http://www.northjersey.com/sports/pro_sports/baseball/052410_Yogi_Berra_to_have_statue_in_front_of_his_museum.html.
  28. News: 2013-06-30 . https://archive.today/20130630074539/http://www.sculptsite.com/sculpture-headlines-Brian-Hanlon-Shaquille-Oneil-09-11-11.html . Brian Hanlon Sculpture . dead.
  29. News: Shaquille O'Neal honored with statue . The Boston Globe . Matt . Pepin . 2011-09-08.
  30. News: http://aol.sportingnews.com/ncaa-basketball/story/2011-09-08/shaquille-oneal-statue-unveiled-at-lsu.
  31. Web site: Statue honoring Cousy '50 unveiled on campus | magazine.holycross.edu. magazine.holycross.edu.
  32. Web site: Inquirer.com: Philadelphia local news, sports, jobs, cars, homes . www.inquirer.com.
  33. News: Old colleagues remember Michael Horrocks. 2018-11-30. https://web.archive.org/web/20160303215813/http://www.dailylocal.com/article/20100912/TMP01/309129971%26template%3Dprintart. 2016-03-03. dead.
  34. News: Standing Tall .
  35. News: Friends, family work for boxer's legacy .
  36. Web site: LEAVANDER JOHNSON STATUE UNVEILED IN ATLANTIC CITY|| FIGHTHYPE.COM. www.fighthype.com.
  37. Web site: Rev. Pedro Arrupe, S.J.: Man of Science, Man of Service | magazine.holycross.edu. magazine.holycross.edu.
  38. Web site: Fannie Lou Hamer Statue. www.fannielouhamer.info.
  39. Web site: Ruleville Miss. Archives.
  40. News: Mississippi civil rights icon Fannie Lou Hamer honored with statue . 6 October 2012 .
  41. Web site: Memorial to fallen Vietnam war hero and Dunmore resident dedicated. robbie ward (staff. writer). Scranton Times-Tribune. 16 June 2012 .
  42. Web site: Teamwork - Westminster, CO - Figurative Public Sculpture on Waymarking.com. www.waymarking.com.
  43. News: http://www.seafordstar.com/index.cfm?ref=42568&ref2=391.
  44. Web site: Firefighters statue finished; Sculptor, chief to unveil collaborative effort today. - Free Online Library. www.thefreelibrary.com.
  45. News: Binghamton University Bearcats . dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20140913225016/http://www.bubearcats.com/index.php/news/show/bearcats_statue_unveiled_over_homecoming_weekend. 2014-09-13.
  46. News: http://www.clarion.edu/348308/.
  47. Web site: Student Government Association. Florida International University-Digital. Communications. dasa.fiu.edu.
  48. Web site: Winkeljohn . Matt . Statue of Evander Holyfield unveiled in Atlanta . Associated Press . 25 June 2021 . AP . 5 July 2021.

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