About the Artist - Marc Mellon Sculpture Studio

Marc Mellon is one of America's foremost representational sculptors, well known for his portrait busts, commemorative statues, and other works in bronze exploring the worlds of dance, sport, and family life.

Schooled to pursue the sciences, Mellon left pre-medical studies for the study of history and philosophy before discovering art as a vehicle to embrace all of his interests. From the start he enjoyed the challenge of conveying something of the inner life of his subjects, multi-faceted portrait busts, dance and sports sculptures in balance and motion, and strong figures of women that project a modern female sensuality.

His works have been displayed from New York to Los Angeles to Tokyo, and are in numerous corporate, private, and public collections worldwide.

" I've been present to see my works honor the achievements and vision of leaders in the worlds of dance, sport, business, philanthropy, medicine, religion, education, and civic affairs. It has been, and continues to be, a humbling and fascinating journey."

Individuals who have been recognized and honored with Mellon bronzes include Pope John Paul II, former President George H.W. Bush, President Lee Teng-hui of Taiwan, athletes Michael Jordan, Mickey Mantle, Arthur Ashe, Billie Jean King, Chris Evert, Andre Agassi, and Danica Patrick, dance world legends Agnes de Mille and Ms. Cynthia Gregory, and entrepreneurial visionaries Steve Wynn and Ted Turner. Most recently, Mellon's design for the obverse of the Official Barack Obama Inaugural Medal was chosen by the Presidential Inaugural Committee. In October 2009 Mellon's 8' high bronze statue of George Eastman was dedicated on the University of Rochester's Eastman Quadrangle.

Mellon's love of the figure and interest in exploring core human values is evident in all his art. "My sculptures are meant to move and uplift the spirit," he says. "I'm interested in how we find meaning and fulfillment in this world, and my work, across the board, reflects that interest."

Mellon is President ex-officio of the Artists' Fellowship Inc., a foundation that assists professional fine artists and their families in times of emergency or bereavement. He is an active member of The National Arts Club in Manhattan, and on the Board of Advisers of American Renaissance for the 21st Century and the National Museum of American Illustration in Newport, Rhode Island. He is also on the Steering Committee of The Portrait Society of America, and is an active artist member of The Salmagundi Club, Allied Artists, Audubon Artists, and the National Sculpture Society. In 2007 Mellon was elected to membership in The Century Association.

He has also served as sculpture juror for many national arts organizations, and has received awards from The National Sculpture Society, Allied Artists, the Hudson Valley Arts Association, The National Arts Club, and The Salmagundi Club.

The artist has been creating works in bronze for over thirty years. He is married to fellow sculptor Babette Bloch. Marc and Babette have his and hers studios in Redding, Connecticut, and two very artistic daughters, Rachel and Julia.

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