John Sisko
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John Sisko is an American realist sculptor currently living and working in Seattle in Washington State.
. At age 6, he was first exposed to great sculpture
at the 1964 New York World's Fair
where Michelangelo's Pietà
was exhibited outside of Italy for the first time. Sisko moved to suburban Seattle at age 13, where he resided through high school. At the age of 20, he began study in the Fine Arts at Western Washington University
where he met Tom Sherwood. Beginning in 1979, Sisko studied studio practices under Sherwood for the next eight years. During this time, Sisko also attended the University of Washington
, graduating with a B.A. in philosophy in 1987.
John Sisko is a Fellow of the National Sculpture Society
and serves on the editorial board of Sculpture Review
magazine. John Sisko has taught at Seattle University
, Gage Academy in Seattle, and Brookgreen Gardens
in South Carolina.
Life
John Sisko (May 22, 1958) spent his early years in MontanaMontana
Montana is a state in the Western United States. The western third of Montana contains numerous mountain ranges. Smaller, "island ranges" are found in the central third of the state, for a total of 77 named ranges of the Rocky Mountains. This geographical fact is reflected in the state's name,...
. At age 6, he was first exposed to great sculpture
Sculpture
Sculpture is three-dimensional artwork created by shaping or combining hard materials—typically stone such as marble—or metal, glass, or wood. Softer materials can also be used, such as clay, textiles, plastics, polymers and softer metals...
at the 1964 New York World's Fair
1964 New York World's Fair
The 1964/1965 New York World's Fair was the third major world's fair to be held in New York City. Hailing itself as a "universal and international" exposition, the fair's theme was "Peace Through Understanding," dedicated to "Man's Achievement on a Shrinking Globe in an Expanding Universe";...
where Michelangelo's Pietà
Pietà (Michelangelo)
The Pietà is a masterpiece of Renaissance sculpture by Michelangelo Buonarroti, housed in St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City. It is the first of a number of works of the same theme by the artist. The statue was commissioned for the French cardinal Jean de Billheres, who was a representative in...
was exhibited outside of Italy for the first time. Sisko moved to suburban Seattle at age 13, where he resided through high school. At the age of 20, he began study in the Fine Arts at Western Washington University
Western Washington University
Western Washington University is one of six state-funded, four-year universities of higher education in the U.S. state of Washington. It is located in Bellingham and offers bachelor's and master's degrees.-History:...
where he met Tom Sherwood. Beginning in 1979, Sisko studied studio practices under Sherwood for the next eight years. During this time, Sisko also attended the University of Washington
University of Washington
University of Washington is a public research university, founded in 1861 in Seattle, Washington, United States. The UW is the largest university in the Northwest and the oldest public university on the West Coast. The university has three campuses, with its largest campus in the University...
, graduating with a B.A. in philosophy in 1987.
John Sisko is a Fellow of the National Sculpture Society
National Sculpture Society
Founded in 1893, the National Sculpture Society was the first organization of professional sculptors formed in the United States. The purpose of the organization was to promote the welfare of American sculptors, although its founding members included several renowned architects. The founding...
and serves on the editorial board of Sculpture Review
Sculpture Review
Sculpture Review the official illustrated publication of the National Sculpture Society . It is based in New York City. As with the NSS, it is concerned with figurative sculpture. It features articles about the history of figurative sculpture and sculptors as well as current artists and trends.It...
magazine. John Sisko has taught at Seattle University
Seattle University
Seattle University is a Jesuit Catholic university located in the First Hill neighborhood of Seattle, Washington, USA.SU is the largest independent university in the Northwest US, with over 7,500 students enrolled in undergraduate and graduate programs within eight schools, and is one of 28 member...
, Gage Academy in Seattle, and Brookgreen Gardens
Brookgreen Gardens
Brookgreen Gardens is a sculpture garden and wildlife preserve, located just south of Murrells Inlet, in South Carolina. The property includes several themed gardens with American figurative sculptures placed in them, the Lowcountry Zoo, and trails through several ecosystems in nature reserves on...
in South Carolina.
Work
John Sisko is a contemporary American realist sculptor. He has made over 110 limited-edition bronzes, 16 commissioned projects, and has participated in over 45 exhibitions across the United States. His sculpture is characterized by a distinctive plainer or facetted modeling of the forms and intentionally distorting proportion characteristics (particularly hands and feet). In making his sculpture, Sisko works with themes of intellectual, spiritual, and philosophical depth.Public collections
- Archbishop Murphy High SchoolArchbishop Murphy High SchoolArchbishop Thomas J. Murphy High School is a Catholic college-preparatory school located in Everett, Washington, in the Archdiocese of Seattle.-Background:...
, Seattle, Washington - Bellevue Athletic Club, Bellevue, WashingtonBellevue, WashingtonBellevue is a city in the Eastside region of King County, Washington, United States, across Lake Washington from Seattle. Long known as a suburb or satellite city of Seattle, it is now categorized as an edge city or a boomburb. The population was 122,363 at the 2010 census.Downtown Bellevue is...
- Brookgreen Gardens, Pawleys Island, South CarolinaPawleys Island, South CarolinaPawleys Island is a town in Georgetown County, South Carolina, United States, and the Atlantic coast barrier island on which the town sits. The population was 138 at the 2000 census...
- Genzyme Corporation, Boston, Massachusetts
- Hedges Cellars, Issaquah, WashingtonIssaquah, WashingtonIssaquah is a city in King County, Washington, United States. The population was 30,434 at the 2010 census.Based on per capita income, Issaquah ranks 25th of 522 areas in the State of Washington to be ranked....
- Island County Courthouse, Coupeville, WashingtonCoupeville, WashingtonAs of the census of 2000, there were 1,723 people, 737 households, and 426 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,346.7 people per square mile . There were 814 housing units at an average density of 636.2 per square mile...
- KMS Inc., Seattle, Washington
- King County Library SystemKing County Library SystemThe King County Library System is a library system serving the residents of King County, Washington, United States. Headquartered in Issaquah, Washington, KCLS is currently the busiest library in the United States, circulating 22.4 million items in 2010. It consists of 48 libraries, a Traveling...
, Issaquah, Washington - Seattle University, Seattle, Washington
- Trillium Corporation, Bellingham, WashingtonBellingham, WashingtonBellingham is the largest city in, and the county seat of, Whatcom County in the U.S. state of Washington. It is the twelfth-largest city in the state. Situated on Bellingham Bay, Bellingham is protected by Lummi Island, Portage Island, and the Lummi Peninsula, and opens onto the Strait of Georgia...
- University of Washington Medical CenterUniversity of Washington Medical CenterThe University of Washington Medical Center is a nationally renowned hospital located along the Montlake Cut and Portage Bay in the University District of Seattle, Washington, USA. It is one of the teaching hospitals affiliated with the University of Washington School of Medicine. UW Medical Center...
(Hospital), Seattle, Washington
Citations
- Fine Art Connoisseur. July/August 2009. Volume 6, Issue 4. Artists Making Their Mark
- Made Men: Sculptors who revisit the classic male form in stone and bronze. John O’Hern. American Art Collector Magazine.
- Hexagon. Sculpture Review, Second Quarter.
- It is Good. Documentary by James Hupf.
- A Look at the 2008 Coker Master Sculptors. Brookgreen Journal. June 2008.
External links
- John Sisko's Official Website
- John Pence Gallery, San Francisco, CaliforniaSan Francisco, CaliforniaSan Francisco , officially the City and County of San Francisco, is the financial, cultural, and transportation center of the San Francisco Bay Area, a region of 7.15 million people which includes San Jose and Oakland...
- Simon Edwards Gallery Yakima, WashingtonYakima, WashingtonYakima is an American city southeast of Mount Rainier National Park and the county seat of Yakima County, Washington, United States, and the eighth largest city by population in the state itself. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 91,196 and a metropolitan population of...