) Library Loves Trash Artist

LIBRARIES LOVE TRASH ARTIST
Found-Object Artist Brings Projects to Sarasota County

Sarasota, FL - May 12, 2009 -- Richard Hinger, an artist for 25 years, makes sculptures out of used discarded items. His ‘green’ art has been met with enthusiasm by staff and visitors at all eight Sarasota County Libraries where his work is now being showcased.

With society’s current focus on living green, his art captures the attention of people of all ages and backgrounds. ‘Brenda Bronze’, a full sized mannequin in a trash can, caused a lot of excitement at EcoFest, and will be enjoyed at the Selby Library, along with other works from 5 themed series that span his career, beginning June 1.

Richard’s newly created “Lehighton Letters”, large 4-6 piece sculptures stating R-E-A-D or B-O-O-K-S and inlaid with reused items, have been loaned to all the Sarasota County Libraries .(see Works in Public Places page on website).

Recently relocated from San Diego, CA, Richard continues to create art pieces out of trash and used items. “As a self-taught assemblagist/sculptor, I create vibrant and provocative works of art from the products of our throw-away culture” states Richard. He has always been involved in bringing art opportunities to others, and founded ESI Public Arts, a non-profit organization which offers public art projects to children and communities.

Richard’s show “Re-Used and Re-Imagined” will be highlighted at the Selby Library in downtown Sarasota on June 8th at 11:00am with an artist’s reception and Lecture/Q&A. On Friday, June 5 at 2:00 pm he will offer an “Enviro Sculpt” Workshop in which children ages 9-15 will create their own found-object sculpture. This family friendly show focuses on the importance of reusing, reducing, and recycling, and relates it to art and storytelling.

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For more information regarding Richard’s art work or library show refer to www.richardjhinger.com, or call artist Richard Hinger #941-735-9993 or Marilyn Nykiforuk at the Selby Library #941-861-1133