Douwe Blumberg
American sculptor / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Douwe Blumberg (pronounced "Dow", born January 30, 1965) is a bronze sculptor who is most well known for his statue of a special forces soldier on horseback commemorating Special Forces operations in Afghanistan during the opening days of Operation Enduring Freedom. He has received more than 200 commissions and a number of awards since becoming a sculptor in 2000. He attended the University of Southern California and studied at the Idyllwild School of Music and the Arts. He was a horse trainer for 18 years before he became a sculptor.[1]
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Douwe Blumberg | |
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Born | (1965-01-30) January 30, 1965 (age 59) |
Education | University of Southern California, Idyllwild School of Music and the Arts |
Known for | Sculpture |
Notable work | America's Response Monument, Flight 5191 Memorial |
Spouse | Marci Blumberg |
Awards | ADEX design award; Leonard J. Meiselman Sculpture award |
Website | Douwe Studios |
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