John Northington has traveled with me throughout Western and Eastern Europe.  Together we have constructed artworks, foundries and led parades and happening with a wide range of adults and children.  In addition, I hope to extend our collaborative activities into Moldova, Spain and France.  He works ceaselessly and drives all artists around him to produce works.  I recommend John for any residency or travel grants in order to allow him the opportunity to travel, make art and live life to his full potential.  

 

In regards to his independent sculpture, he has demonstrated his skills at funding, facilitating and operating an entire sculpture “pad” of his own creation and he still had time to teach adults at the Kansas City Art Institute.  He is truly an exceptional artist, person and friend.  I trust that he will never let his international interests rest and I wish him well in all of his art related travels.

 

Any program would benefit from having John aboard.

 

Michael David Wickerson

Chair, Sculpture Department