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Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Howard_Newman > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Howard_Newman.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Howard_Newman > Source revision: 1355116899 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) {{Short description|American artist}} {{Use mdy dates|date=October 2020}} {{Infobox artist | name = Howard Newman | image = Howard Newman cropped portrait 2016.tif | image_size = | caption = Howard Newman in 2016 | birth_name = | birth_date = | birth_place = [Elizabeth, New Jersey](/source/Elizabeth%2C_New_Jersey) | death_date = | death_place = | field = [Fine art](/source/Fine_art), [art restoration](/source/art_restoration), [invention](/source/invention) | training = | movement = | works = | patrons = | influenced by = | influenced = | awards = }} '''Howard Newman''' is an American painter, sculptor, art restorer, and inventor. Flynn, Sean. "Featured Work." NewportRI.com News and Information for Newport, Rhode Island. The Newport Daily News, 7 Feb. 2014. Web. 12 May 2016. == Biography == Howard Newman was born in Elizabeth, NJ, in 1943. He received a BA from [Miami University](/source/Miami_University) of Ohio, where he studied architecture, Cultural Anthropology, Sociology and Classical Literature.Mecklenburg, Virginia M. "Search Collections." Howard Newman. Smithsonian American Art Museum, n.d. Web. 12 May 2016. After graduating from Miami University, Newman and his wife Mary entered Peace Corps training in a Special Forces training camp in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, where the two learned fluent Spanish and Survival Training. In 1967, Newman was accepted to the [Rhode Island School of Design](/source/Rhode_Island_School_of_Design) (RISD). In 1969 he received a BFA in Industrial Design and an MFA in Sculpture with a concentration in Silversmithing under the mentorship of master metalsmith [John Prip](/source/John_Prip).RI Art Archive Project. "In The Studio: Howard Newman." Riaaproject.blogspot.com. N.p., 12 Dec. 2013. Web. Newman was awarded a Fulbright Scholarship to Italy in 1961; he and his wife Mary resided in Impruneta, south of Florence. There, Newman began making bronze sculptures.Newton, Ernie. "Newport, Rhode Island’s Own Artist Howard Newman | Spring Seasons Inn & Tea Room." Spring Seasons Inn Tea Room RSS. Spring Seasons Inn, 12 May 2009. Web. 12 May 2016. In 1973 and 1974, Newman and his wife gave birth to their children, [Joshua A.C. Newman](/source/Joshua_A.C._Newman) and Rachel Newman-Greene. Newman and his wife returned to Italy for another year between 1985 and 1986 and lived in [Pietrasanta](/source/Pietrasanta), north of Pisa, where he worked in La Fonderia Mariani, creating a series of bronzes, including two now on the grounds of the [Newport Art Museum](/source/Newport_Art_Museum). As of 2016, Newman continues to work at his private studio located in [Newport, Rhode Island](/source/Newport%2C_Rhode_Island). Howard's company maintains newmansltd.com,{{Cite web |last=Howard |title=Home |url=http://newmansltd.com/ |access-date=2023-04-24 |website=Howard Newman |language=en-US}} and its Youtube channel.{{Cite web |title=Howard Newman - YouTube |url=https://www.youtube.com/user/NewmansLtd |access-date=2023-04-24 |website=www.youtube.com}} == Restoration == thumb|Restoration of a marble bust of Alexis Caswell Currently, Newman and his staff restore a wide range of art objects made of mixed materials, including silver, gold, bronze, tin, iron and zinc.Bernon, Bernadette. "The Metalsmith." Design New England Sept. 2007: n. pag. Web Newman spent a decade working on projects for the [Preservation Society of Newport County](/source/Preservation_Society_of_Newport_County). He exhibited some of those restorations at the [Century Association](/source/Century_Association) in New York City in the year 2000."Newman Restoration Exhibit Draws Supporters to New York City." Newport Gazette, Summer 2000: n. pag. Print., No 147 Newmans’ company is responsible for the restoration of Brown University's [John Hay Library](/source/John_Hay_Library) collection of marble busts.Newmans Ltd. "Cleaning and Filling of Gaps in Historic Marble Busts." Cleaning and Filling of Gaps in Historic Marble Busts. Restoration Trades Directory, n.d. Web. 16 May 2016. {{Blockquote|text= Restoration is a bit like forensics, history and archaeology all together. You work backwards until you find where something changed or broke down to understand it.|author=Howard Newman |source="Built to Last"Sabato, Cindy. "Built to Last." Newport Life 2008: n. pag. Print. }} == Restoration of "The Trinity" == In 2008, Newman and his company undertook the restoration of The Trinity Crucifix, the centerpiece of The Church of St. Gregory the Great on the campus of [Portsmouth Abbey](/source/Portsmouth_Abbey). The Trinity was crafted by American sculptor [Richard Lippold](/source/Richard_Lippold) in the 1960s, consisting of a 22,000-foot web of gold-plated brass wire. The wires radiate from the hands of the cross above the head, suspending the crucifix ten feet above the altar.Thompson, Chloe. "Restoring the Spirit of a Chapel at Portsmouth Abbey School." The Providence Journal n.d.: n. pag. Print. The artisans from Newmans Ltd. carefully untangled the deteriorating wire, and restrung the five miles of wire into the original configuration, along with the restored crucifix.Kahn, Eve M. "Wired: Preserving the Installations of Richard Lippold." The New York Times. The New York Times, 08 Jan. 2009. Web. 12 May 2016. thumb|Portsmouth Abbey Crucifix The restoration project received a 2009 Rhody Award for Historic Preservation by the Rhode Island Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission and 2009 Honor Award for Historic Preservation from the [American Institute of Architects](/source/American_Institute_of_Architects) of Rhode Island.Warren, Quentin. "A Cross as Memorial." Faith and Form (2013): 14-15. Print. == Inventions == In 2011, in partnership with Len Katzman, Howard Newman started Sigma Surfacing LLC, an intellectual properties venture. He presently holds several patents pending.{{cite web|last1=Newman|first1=Howard|title=Envelope system for solar, structural insulated panel, modular, prefabricated, emergency and other structures|url=https://patents.google.com/patent/US20150308124?oq=howard+h.+newman+interlocking+foam|website=Google Patents|access-date=23 September 2016}} ==Fine art== File:Howard Newman sculpture torso 3 dancer front.jpg|Torso #3 (Dancer), two views: Bronze with black patina and highlighted edges, height: 11", 1982 File:Howard Newman Sculpture Duet.jpg|The Violinist and Drummer Girl: Bronze with black patina and highlighted edges, 21" and 24", 1981 File:Howard Newman sculpture avant garde.jpg|Avant Garde: Bronze with dark patina and acrylic washes, height: 14", 1986 File:Howard Newman mother and child -1 watercolor and ink on paper.jpg|Mother and Child #1: Watercolor and ink on paper, 11" x 14", 2000–01 File:Howard newman mother and child -5 watercolor and ink on paper.jpg|Mother and Child #5: Watercolor and ink on paper, 11" x 14" File:Howard Newman Poet -1 Watercolor and ink on paper 1998.jpg|Poet #1: Watercolor and ink on paper, 11" x 14", 1998 File:Howard Newman Machine Head higher resolution.tif|Machine Head: Mixed media on masonite, 36" x 42" File:Howard Newman Farsight Watercolor charcol and graphite 1990.jpg|Farsight: Watercolor, charcoal and graphite, 11" x 14", 1990 File:Howard Newman Constellation Acrylic on paper and Masonite 2002.jpg|Constellation: Acrylic on paper and Masonite, 14" x 17", 2002 File:Howard Newman Eye to Eye Acrylic on paper and Masonite 2002.jpg|Eye To Eye: Acrylic on paper and Masonite, 14" x 17", 2002 File:Howard Newman Giulia II higher resolution.jpg|Giulia II: Bronze, length: 18", 1988 (original maquette, length: 12", 1977) File:Howard Newman Torso 1 higher resolution.jpg|Torso #1: Bronze on bronze base with black granite base, 62", 1986, Newport Art Museum, Rhode Island File:Howard Newman Torsos 4 and 5 higher resolution.tif |Partners: Torsos #4 & #5, cast pewter on black granite base,12.5" wide x 6" deep x 12" high, 2003 File:Howard Newman Winter larger resolution.tif |Winter II: Bronze with dark patina and highlighted edges, height: 23", 1990 ==Restorations== File:Howard Newman Balinese Sword restoration.jpg|Balinese Sword, Ivory, brass, forged steel, semi-precious stones, wood. File:Howard newman pistol restoration.jpg|English Flintlock pistol "Spencer" Steel, brass, and wood, The McBean Collection, Preservation Society of Newport County File:Howard Newman Alexis Caswell restoration.jpg|Marble bust of Alexis Caswell, John Hay Library, Brown University File:Howard Newman TOURO larger resolution.tif |Touro Synagogue, Newport, Rhode Island File:Howard newman sheffield candelabra restoration.jpg|Candelabra, English, 19th century Silver, copper, steel and pitch File:Howard Newman plated pewter restoration.jpg|Bellum by Emile Louis Picault (French 1833–1915) Cast pewter, patinated copper plate File:Howard Newman decorative column restoration.jpg| Decorative Column from [Pequot Library](/source/Pequot_Library), Southport, Connecticut ==Inventions== Howard Newman ENVELOPE SYSTEM FOR EMERGENCY AND OTHER STRUCTURES invention.jpeg|Envelope System for Emergency and other Structures Howard Newman Full Scale Model Cedar Clapboards.tif|Envelope System for Emergency and other Structures; Clapboards Howard Newman Two-Slit folding endless chain mat.jpg|Interlocking Tile System; Folding Mat ==Awards== * Fulbright Scholarship, 1961{{cite web |url=https://www.cies.org/ |title=Home |website=cies.org}} * [Louis Comfort Tiffany](/source/Louis_Comfort_Tiffany) Foundation Fellowship, 1978{{Cite web |url=http://louiscomforttiffanyfoundation.org/about.html |title=About |access-date=September 29, 2019 |archive-date=September 30, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190930181939/http://louiscomforttiffanyfoundation.org/about.html |url-status=dead }} * American Academy of Arts and Letters Award, 1980{{Cite web|url=https://artsandletters.org/awards/|title = Awards – American Academy of Arts and Letters}} * [American Academy in Rome](/source/American_Academy_in_Rome) Rome Prize, 1980{{cite web |url=https://www.aarome.org/ |title=Home |website=aarome.org}} * AIA Connecticut Design Award Preservation Honor, 2013{{Cite web|url=https://aiact.org/aia-connecticut-2013-design-awards/|title = AIA Connecticut 2013 Design Awards – AIA Connecticut}} ==References== {{Reflist}} ==External links== *{{official|http://www.newmansltd.com}} *[http://ncarchitects.com/nca-pinboard/aia-ct-honors-church-of-st-gregory-the-great-with-a-2013-design-award/ ncarchitects.com] *[http://sigmasurfacing.com/projects/ sigmasurfacing.com] *[http://finemetalrestoration.com finemetalrestoration.com] *[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pY6eojv2qus YouTube] {{Authority control}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Newman, Howard}} Category:Painters from Rhode Island Category:American contemporary sculptors Category:Conservator-restorers Category:Rhode Island School of Design alumni Category:Living people Category:Year of birth missing (living people) Category:Sculptors from Rhode Island --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Howard Newman](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Howard_Newman) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Howard_Newman?action=history)). 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