John McQueen (sculptor)

This article is about the sculptor. For other people with the same name, see John McQueen (disambiguation).

John McQueen (Jan. 21, 1943 – July 26, 2025) was an American sculptor who worked with natural materials like bark, vine, and branches.

Early life and education

McQueen was born in 1943 in Oakland, Illinois.[1] In 1971, he graduated with a bachelor's degree from the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida. He then studied at the Tyler School of Art at Temple University, where he received a master of fine arts (MFA) degree in 1975.[2]

Career

He received fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts in 1977, 1979, and 1986. His work is in the collection of the Smithsonian American Art Museum.[2]

Death

He died of pneumonia on July 26, 2025 in Schenectady, New York at the age of 82.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b Green, Penelope (September 16, 2025). "John McQueen, Who Made Art Out of Burrs, Bark and Vines, Is Dead at 82". New York Times. Retrieved September 19, 2025.
  2. ^ a b "John McQueen". Smithsonian American Art Museum. Retrieved September 19, 2025.
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