Richard F. Kishel (November 3, 1923 - September 8, 2010) was an American Marine Corps veteran, Ball State University professor, entrepreneur and artist. The Minnesota native settled in Indiana after his education in Minnesota, Michigan and Iowa.
Richard Kishel | |
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| Born | Richard Floyd Kishel November 3, 1923 |
| Died | September 8, 2010 (aged 86) Kishel Family Island, Canada |
| Known for | Artist, Entrepreneur, Educator, Illustrator |
| Style | contemporary art |
| Spouse | Muriel Ann Peterson |
Biography
editRichard F. Kishel was born on November 3, 1923, in Virginia, Minnesota. He pursued higher education at the Cranbrook Academy of Art in Michigan and the University of Minnesota-Duluth. Kishel later obtained a master's degree in art education from the University of Iowa.[1]
Kishel moved to Muncie, Indiana, in 1951, where he became involved with the local art scene and was a professor for Ball State University at their Burris Laboratory School.[2]
Kishel died on September 8, 2010, at the age of 86.[3]
Selected works
editThis is a partial list of (public and private) sculptures:
- Paul Bunyan of Muncie, Indiana
- Shepards, public artwork of Muncie, Indiana
- Frank-N-Stein a Fiberglass Muffler man style Giant [4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11]
- Uncle Sam Giant
- Indianapolis Zoo Giant Giraffe and many other sculptures[12]
- Willie the Whale Giant[13][14]
- Mister Fifteen Burger Man Giant
- Fort Wayne Children's Zoo Mother Goose Giant[15]
- Tribute to Mankind Sculpture at Burris Laboratory School[16]
See also
edit- Paul N. Domke made similar larger-than-life giants in Ossineke, Michigan.
- Muffler man
References
edit- ^ Muncie Star Press 2010 https://www.newspapers.com/image/254152864/?match=1&clipping_id=154004012
- ^ Muncie Star Press 1999 https://www.newspapers.com/image/253268963/?match=1&clipping_id=154009286
- ^ Indianapolis Star 2019 https://www.indystar.com/story/entertainment/arts/2019/08/06/willie-whale-has-history-you-never-knew-beyond-indianapolis-zoo/1504322001/
- ^ Chicago Tribune 2024 via AOL https://www.aol.com/landmarks-fiberglass-advertising-giants-having-101500235.html
- ^ Muncie Star Press 1965 https://www.newspapers.com/image/252997096/?match=1&clipping_id=154005716
- ^ Indianapolis Star 1977 part 1 https://www.newspapers.com/image/106930584/?match=1&terms=kishel%20frank-n-stein&clipping_id=153981531
- ^ Indianapolis Star 1977 part 2 https://www.newspapers.com/image/106930586/?clipping_id=154006254
- ^ Indianapplis Star 1966 part 1 https://www.newspapers.com/image/105522073/?clipping_id=154006485
- ^ Indianapolis Star 1966 part 2 https://www.newspapers.com/image/105522075/?clipping_id=154006711
- ^ Indianapolis Star 1966 part 3 https://www.newspapers.com/image/105522078/?clipping_id=154006913 Archived 2024-09-06 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Muncie Star Press 1967 https://www.newspapers.com/image/249349954/?match=1&clipping_id=154096877 Archived 2024-09-06 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Ball State University https://dmr.bsu.edu/digital/collection/photo/search/searchterm/Old%20Indianapolis%20Zoo%20(Indianapolis%2C%20Ind.)/field/subjec/mode/exact/conn/and Archived 2024-08-29 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ WISH TV Indianapolis 2019 article https://www.wishtv.com/news/willie-the-whale-being-restored-heading-to-kokomo/ Archived 2024-08-26 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ WRTV Indianapolis 2019 article https://www.wrtv.com/news/local-news/willie-the-whale-resurfaces-in-kokomo Archived 2024-08-26 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Muncie Star Press 1965 article https://www.newspapers.com/image/249601482/ Archived 2024-09-06 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Tribute to Mankind, (sculpture)". siris-artinventories.si.edu. Smithsonian Institution. Archived from the original on 6 September 2024. Retrieved 6 September 2024.