Hamilton, Ohio, City of Sculpture

J. SEWARD JOHNSON, JR.

SCULPTURE EXHIBITION

in DOWNTOWN HAMILTON!

Twenty Sculptures by J. Seward Johnson, Jr.

Exhibited on the Sidewalks of Downtown
Hamilton, Ohio, USA

July - October 2004

Hamilton, OH, City of Sculpture, Inc. was proud to announce this traveling art exhibition: Through the generous support of the Ralph Carruthers family, 20 sculptures of ordinary life through the eyes of an extraordinary artist, J. Seward Johnson, Jr., was on display for four months in 2004. These pieces of art have been viewed throughout the world and are in some of the most acclaimed private collections and museums. They made an exciting school field trip or personal excursion into sculpture. Initially scheduled to run from July 2 through September 30, 2004, this popular exhibit was extended through October. There was no admission charge for this unique event.

J. Seward Johnson, Jr.

J. Seward Johnson, Jr. had the unusual experience of growing up as the heir to one of America's largest fortunes as the grandson of the founder of Johnson + Johnson. As someone who could have spent a life of leisure, Johnson is quite actively involved in both his art and an array of other interests. He is the President of a large oceanographic research institution in Florida, the publisher of a science magazine, and the founder of an off-Broadway theater in New York. He is the past President of the International Sculpture Center of Washington, DC, and remains a vital force in encouraging and assisting with young sculptors careers by having created the Johnson Atelier Foundry and Technical Institute. Seward Johnson was selected as the only sculptor to represent the United States at the World EXPO celebration in Seville, Spain. There was an exhibition of his life-size bronzes on display at the U.S. Pavilion and at the consulate's residence. The artist was selected by the United States Information Agency for this honor.

http://www.sewardjohnson.com/overview/overViewIntro.html

J. Seward Johnson, Jr. Sculpture in Hamilton!

July 2 through October, 2004

Enjoy our "Before & After" tour below
(See the location in Hamilton! Roll over any photo to see the "after" photo of sculpture to be found at each location.)

1. At Fitton Center will be "A Little to the Right" - Couple with Binoculars

2. "Allow Me" - Man with Umbrella

3. In front of Elder Beerman will be Ambassador of the Streets" - Woman Walking Dog

4. At Monument Avenue & High Street will be "Big Sister" - Girl Tying Sister’s Shoe

5. In front of The Hamiltonian Hotel on Riverfront Plaza will be "Contact" - Man and Woman Embracing

6. In front of the Municipal Building on High Street will be "Fall" - Man with Rake

7. On the Butler County Courthouse Lawn will be "Far Out" - Seated Boy Lost in Thought

8. On the Butler County Courthouse lawn will be "Time to go Fishing" - Man with Lawnmower

9. "Hero" - Girl Signing Boy’s Cast

10. In Journal Square at Court Street will be "Just a Taste" - Two Girls Sharing Ice Cream

11. "Life at a Proper Distance" - Mother and Child

12. In Journal Square at High Street will be "Point of View" - Man Standing Reading Newspaper

13. In front of the Government Services Center on High Street will be "Second Hand News" - Two Men Sharing a Newspaper

14. In front of Cozy Cafe on High Street will be "Sidewalk Concert" - Street Musician Playing Violin

15. "Tied Up" - Man Tying his Shoe

16. In Monument Park between the Solder's Monument and Fitton Center will be "Uninvited Advice" - Woman Painting with an Onlooker

17. At Riverfront and Market Streets will be "Waiting to Cross" - Girl with Stop Sign

18. In the Gazebo on the Butler County Courthouse lawn will be "Weekend Painter" - Man Standing with Paint Can in Hand

19. On the Butler County Courthouse lawn will be "Yuck, Go Fetch" - Man with Dog and Frisbee

20. At High Street and Martin Luther King Boulevard in front of McDonald's will be "Yum Yum" - Seated Little Girl Eating a Sandwich