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Buckner (b. 1938, Whidbey Island, WA) is an innovative and versatile
artist who is trained in both sculpture and painting. His current
studio work is rooted in line drawing fundamentals and the female
figure. The influence of water in the artist’s life and
culture is reflected in a good deal of his work. It is most evident
in the sensual “hammock” and “beach” series
characterized by sun loving nudes in tranquil repose.
Buckner was a professor emeritus of Pierce College, Tacoma, Washington
and has taught sculpture on the collegiate level in Washington,
Pennsylvania and New York for over 25 years. The artist holds
a BA in art education from Seattle University, a BFA in painting
and sculpture and MFA in sculpture from the University of Washington
where he studied with George Tsutakawa. He also furthered his
post-graduate degree by studying painting with Larry Rivers. Buckner
is credited with establishing over five casting foundries and
continues consulting on the design of such facilities.
Statement
As a sculptor, light, shadow and the power of a single line have
always fascinated me. The figure, in particular the female form,
has been a lifelong pursuit in my work. The female model offers
a new challenge with each twist, step, and gesture.
I have not begun to tire of these fundamental challenges.
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Education
· 1971 - Studied under Larry Rivers
· 1969-71 - Graduate Research/Painting University
of Oregon
· 1968 - MFA/Sculpture, University of Washington
· 1966 - BFA/Painting and Sculpture, University of
Washington
· 1964 - BA/Art Education, Seattle University
Academic
Experience
· 1994-1995- Professor Emeritus, Pierce College, WA
· 1992- Visiting Professor, Keystone Junior College,
PA
· 1986-88 Adjunct Instructor, Marywood College, PA
· 1973-86- Adjunct Professor of Fine Arts, Long Island
University, NY
· 1968-73- Assistant Professor of Fine Arts,
Southwestern Oregon C.C., OR
· 1965-68 - Art Department Chairperson, Pierce College,
WA
Commissions
2002- Tempo Hotel, New York, NY
2001-The Habitat Hotel, New York, NY
2001-Thirty Thirty Hotel, New York, NY
1994-Fountain sculpture, Desert Shadows Inn, Palm Springs, CA
1994-Outdoor sculpture, Turtle Lake Resort, Union City, MI
1986-98-Indoor sculptures and paintings, Zacharia Collection,
NY
1988-Cast aluminum bust of Henry Geldzahler, Geldzahler Collection,
NY
1984-Stainless steel and redwood composition, Southwestern Oregon
C.C., OR
1983-Cast bronze outdoor sculpture, Skagit Valley C.C., WA
1983-Concrete and stainless steel fountain, Concrete technology
Corp., WA
1978-Aluminum and stainless steel wall relief, Pierce College,
WA
1977-Bronze sculpture, Robert Mast/Abam Engineering Collection,
WA
1976-Cast bronze outdoor sculpture, Washington State Arts Commission,
Poulsbo Middle School
1976-Cast bronze sculpture, Pierce College, WA
1976-Cast bronze portrait bust of Dr. Marion Oppelt, Pierce College,WA
1974-Bronze sculpture, Pierce College, WA
1972-Cast bronze sculpture, Bay Area Hospital, OR
1971-Aluminum fountain, Skidmore, Oweing & Merrill, OR
1970-Bronze and wood relief sculpture, Coos Bay Mall, OR
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