-Artist’s Statement- I honor the human form through reflections on people’s relationships with themselves, each other, and their environments. Aesthetically I draw inspiration from a number of periods including Cubism and Futurism. I greatly admire the expression of Marcel and Raymond Duchamp, Henry Moore, and Umberto Boccioni. My academic background includes a B.S. in Sociology and a minor in Art Studio from the University of Maryland. I also have an 18-year career as a team counselor, working primarily with disadvantaged youths. Over the last 20 years, my artwork has been displayed in over 90 public parks, schools, galleries, libraries, public recreational centers, and festivals. |
Five in the Wind 2008
The Peterson Companies
National Harbor, Maryland
6’ x 3.5’ x 5’ (cast stone)
This sculpture is installed at the National Harbor Development on the banks of the Potomac River in Prince George’s
County, Maryland. The budget for this sculpture was $100,000.00.
The Eagle and the Welcome Dome 2005
Glen Haven Elementary School Art Project
Silver Spring, Maryland
8' x 5' x 2' (wood/fiberglass/clays/paints)
This constructed eagle sculpture is installed above the library doors in a school lobby. The 5’ dome designed as the earth
has “Welcome” painted in 12 different languages and is installed on the opposite wall.
The Prince George's Bird of Maryland 2003
Prince George’s County "Birds I View"
Hyattsville, Maryland
5’ x 3 ½’ x 2’ (fiberglass)
I was selected to design and fabricate one of 70 fiberglass birds of the Prince George’s County Birds I View. The arts
council showcased birds across the county for 3 months.
Home Base 2003
Scotland Community Center Sculpture Project
Potomac, Maryland
6’ x 4’ x 3’ (bronze)
This sculpture consists of two columns with mounted 32” x 24” bronze reliefs, installed in front of the Scotland community
center. I was selected by the Montgomery County Acts Council and community leaders to create art for the community
and the community center.
Dream 2, God Bless the World 2002
DC Party Animals
Washington, D.C.
5’ x 7’ x 3’ (fiberglass)
I was selected to design and fabricate one of 200 fiberglass donkeys and elephants for
DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities. The 200 donkeys and elephants were showcased across the nation's
capitol for 4 months.
Roscoe 2001
The Rooster Memorial
Takoma Park, Maryland
12” x 8” x 4” (bronze)
This sculpture was designed in conjunction with the Memorial Committee community members and a Maryland animal
rights group. I created a bronze sculpture of the legendary rooster that lived wild in the city of Takoma Park for 10 years.
The sculpture now resides in the center of downtown Takoma Park.
Chief Powhatan 1987
Spring Park
Takoma Park, Maryland
15' x 8' x 4' (wood/cement/paints)
This sculpture memorializes Chief Powhatan, a great chief who was the leader of an eastern Maryland American Indian
tribe of the 1700's. According to historians, he was one of the first people to discover the value of the Takoma Park
special springs.
Rocket Child 1990
Richard Montgomery High School
Rockville, Maryland
30' x 10' x 10' (wood/cement/paints)
The rocket design was chosen by staff and students as being the best to represent school goals and ambitions. This
sculpture was created through an artist in resident program for Art in Public Schools, Montgomery County.
7 Sculptures of Appreciation 1984
Takoma Park Folk Festival
Takoma Park, Maryland
7" x 3" x 3" (fired clay)
These sculptures were commissioned by the Takoma Park Folk Festival committee and presented to the founders of the
Takoma Park Folk Festival.
-Activities-
YMCA
Director, Horizons Program 1987-present
Bethesda, Maryland
As director of the Therapeutic Outdoor Adventure Program called Horizons, I work with inner-city kids in their immediate
environments, teaching them to explore the world out of that surrounding and giving them the tools to create positive
changes for themselves.
Takoma Artist's Guild (TAG) 1983-2000
Chair and Founder
Takoma Park, Maryland
16 years as chair of artist members; arranged exhibits and critiques in the Richard Dempsy Gallery.
-Exhibitions-
The Robert Reynolds Gallery Show 2006
Branford, Connecticut
A solo exhibit of my paintings and sculpture.
Common Images of the Black Male 1996, 1997
Montgomery County Arts Council
Rockville, Maryland
20 sculptures, paintings and poems made up this exhibit. As a grant recipient, I displayed an exhibit on the black male as
a caretaker and other images that are positive, and I conducted presentations to eight Middle and High schools, reaching
over 1000 students and teachers. My sculptures and paintings were on display for three to five days at each school, with
a one day art talk to students and teachers. These exhibits resulted in additional art workshops during art classes at the
schools.
People in the System 1984
Washington Metro Train Central
Washington, D.C.
8 oil on canvas paintings on the subject of people in the Washington Metro System were exhibited in the Central Office
lobby. The exhibit was included in the Metro Central Newsletter.
-Awards-
Kawame Award 1992, 1993
The Nevilla Ottle Singers/Takoma Park Symphony Orchestra, Inc.
Takoma Park, Maryland
"Kawame" Child of God, an 8" x 7" x 4" sculpture, presented to “American Black opera singers and to all who support
them.” Over 15 awards were presented to Black actors and/or other persons who have supported Black artists in
American opera.
-News Articles and Television Shows-
Montgomery Cable Television April, 2004
Rockville, Maryland
“Community CLOSE UP” January, 2003
Bethesda-Chevy Chase YMCA News Flash
Bethesda, Maryland
“Artist in our midst” December, 2002
Montgomery Gazette Regional News
Montgomery County, Maryland
“Sculpture depicts Scotland's past, future” October, 2002
Gazette.Net
Montgomery County, Maryland
“Turning the neighborhood into an art gallery” October, 2002
Gazette.Net
Montgomery County, Maryland
Montgomery County Schools, "Blake Gallery Exhibit to highlight local artist”
“Roscoe enjoys roost in Takoma Park” August, 2002
Takoma Voice
Takoma Park, Maryland
“Local artists represented in Washington DC's party animals exhibit” June, 2000
Takoma Voice
Takoma Park, Maryland
“Something to Crow about” January, 2000
Montgomery Gazette Regional News
Potomac, Maryland
Local sculptor memorializes Old Town Mascot, Roscoe the Rooster
“Center picks artist to create sculpture” April, 2000
Maryland House of Delegates
Annapolis, Maryland
Official citation in recognition of sculpting the bronze statue of Roscoe, a Takoma Park legend.
“Art in Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Park” July, 1998
Washington Afro-American
Washington, D.C.
“The Artist behind the Fallen Rocket” 1998
Takoma Park Gazette
Takoma Park, Maryland
A student's article about "Rocket Child", the Richard Montgomery High School sculpture.
“Artists in the Community” 1997, 1998
Takoma Cafe Show
Montgomery Cable Television
Rockville, Maryland
Takoma Cafe Presents 1996, 1997
Takoma Park, Maryland
“Takoma Park Presents Normon Greene Artist and community leader” 1996-2003
Art Strokes
Montgomery Cable Television
Rockville, Maryland
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