Creator Record
Metadata
Name |
Farlowe, Horace |
Dates & places of birth and death |
Born in 1933 in Robbins, NC; Died in 2006 in Durham, NC |
Nationality |
American |
Notes |
As an artist, Horace Farlowe's career alternated between years spent as a painter and long periods as a stone sculptor. Farlowe had exhibited at many college campuses and galleries in Georgia and North Carolina. Other sculptures have been acquired by the Mint Museum and the North Carolina Museum of Art, both in raleigh, as well as by many coporate collections. Artist Statement: "My first studies in art were in a school of architecture. This introduction to art was responsible for many years of research trying to create a sculpture that is a reflection of me and not an obvious influence by others. Now I find forms related to architecture and the space that architecture defines is of primary importance to me. As with all artists, I am constantly in search of a “new” sculpture. For me change is necessary for growth in my work. This change can be instant or it can take place over a long period of time. It is not significant when we seek new directions, but it is important that we be aware that new directions are a must in art. The most essential advice anyone can give to an artist is to always “keep working.”" |
Role |
Artist |
Titles & Honors |
He was awarded prestigious commissions for public sites, including the North Carolina Zoological Park in Ashboro, and the Cumberland County Public Library, in Fayetteville, NC; Taught at the University of Georgia in Athens from 1980 until his death. |
Education |
1970 University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Greensboro, NC 1963–1964 East Carolina University, Greenville, NC, M.A. (Sculpture) 1961–1963 Atlantic Christian College, Wilson, NC, B.S. (Painting) 1957–1961 North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC (Architectural Studies) 1953–1957 United States Marine Corps 1952–1953 Appalachian State University, Boone, NC |
