Meet the Artist
John Coleman
About John Coleman
John Coleman (b. 1949) was born in Southern California and began his early art studies at the Art Center for Design in Los Angeles. Sculpting full time since 1994, John was voted into professional membership of The National Sculpture Society of New York in 1999.
John was brought into the Cowboy Artist of America in October, 2001, and is a fellow member of the National Sculpture Society. He usually has six or seven works-in-progress at any one time and will introduce four to five new editions each year.
Artist Statement
“I am fascinated how music can convey a mood without lyrics and have often thought sculpture lends itself to that idea. I have always loved history and mythology and feel they are the lyrics to my sculpture; the musical interpretation that engages the emotions. Just as music has a beginning, a middle and an end, so does sculpture.
I like to tell stories in my work using metaphors that help explain who we are and from where we came. Creating an object means little to me unless I can portray an underlying emotion or analogy. Each piece tells a story in the three dimensional, a visual mythology written by my hands and spiritual imagination, somehow linking us to the past and bringing us to a greater understanding of our ancestors.”
Features And Critiques
Curators Corner
John Coleman: The Sculptor Who Whispers to Bronze
John Coleman transforms Western sculpture by bridging cultures and eras. His monumental bronzes like “The Rainmaker” are not mere historical depictions but profound meditations on collective memory and Native American spirituality.
Published by Herve Lancelin
The Briscoe Western Art Museum
Sculpted by artist John Coleman, “The Healer” breathes a realistic beauty in stunning bronze that seems to come to life right before your eyes. Located on the first floor of the museum, this sculpture mesmerizes viewers as they reflect on the man’s tranquil expression.
Coleman is a multi-faceted artist working proficiently in sculpture, oils, and charcoal. His love of history and philosophy have enabled him to develop a profound connection to his subjects.
Visit the museum and gaze upon this impressive piece Th-M from 10 am – 5 pm.
