When considering artists’ work, we often overlook the people who have helped them along the way. Young artists need mentors to help them learn the craft and to help them gain the necessary self-confidence to reach deep within and reveal their feelings. University of Kentucky sculpture professor Garry Bibbs is the first to bring attention to the mentors who have been with him on every step of his journey. From public school art teachers to abstract sculpture icon Richard Hunt, Bibbs’ mentors have often seen talent and ability that he could not see himself. Professor Bibbs has been teaching students for more than 30 years, and he’s certain to pass the lessons he’s learned to generations to come.
Garry Bibbs - Humanity's High Hurdle at the Erie Art Museum
Stainless steel is literally one of the hardest mediums in which to work—it is hard to weld, hard to grind—but artist and University of Kentucky art professor Garry Bibbs says he is drawn to the material and its beautiful surface. In this video segment, Bibbs talks about his background, his role as a mentor of art studio students, and his influences and inspirations.
WAVE County interviews Garry Bibbs
Garry Bibbs and crew install Commons Love Tree, a 24 foot tall stainless steel and bronze sculpture in Louisville KY.
Kirk Kopitzke talks about commissioning public art from artist Garry R. Bibbs.
Interview with artist Garry R. Bibbs about his public sculpture "Humanity Roll - Left to Right".
KET Connections with Renne Shaw Episode 319
Episode Description: Renee welcomes artist Garry R. Bibbs, a Louisville native who now teaches and directs the graduate sculpture program at the University of Kentucky. Bibbs discusses his influences and inspirations for creating his large metal sculptures as well as his other artistic endeavors. A 2008 KET production.
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