George Sugarman
1912–1999
Introduction
George Sugarman (11 May 1912 – 25 August 1999) was an American artist working in the mediums of drawing, painting, and sculpture. He pioneered the concepts of pedestal-free sculpture and is best known for his large-scale, vividly painted metal sculptures. His innovative approach to art-making lent his work a fresh, experimental approach and caused him to continually expand his creative focus. During his lifetime, he was dedicated to the well-being of young emerging artists, particularly those who embraced innovation and risk-taking in their work. In his will, Sugarman provided for the establishment of The George Sugarman Foundation, Inc.
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Introduction
Sugarman's large-scale, colored sculptures were initially made of painted wood and then of painted aluminum; his work is shown nationally and internationally.
Roles
Artist, painter, sculptor
ULAN identifier
500016027
Names
George Sugarman
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