Mark Lundeen - 1977
April 13, 2008
Mark Lundeen
1977 Graduate of Holdrege High School
Mark Lundeen is a highly realistic sculptor with a fine sense of detail and creates sculpture with fluid lines, balance and integrity. A native of Holdrege, Nebraska, Mark was educated at the University of Nebraska in Kearney and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business. After graduating from college, Mark spent eight months in Europe studying the old masters. In 1981, he moved to Loveland, Colorado, established his sculpting studio and began a highly successful career as a sculptor.
He has received numerous awards and honors that include being selected as the University of Nebraska Alumni of the Year in 1996. He has received The Philip Isenberg Award from the Allied Artists of America in New York City for his sculpture “Ragtime Cowboy Joe” and Westword Magazine of Denver, Colorado awarded him Best Sculpture in a Public Place for “Mighty Casey”. He has also received Best of Show at the Best of Scottsdale Show in Scottsdale, Arizona, for his piece “Monkey Business”
The most notable of Mark’s work is the sculpture of Jack Swigert, of Apollo 13 fame. Mark was chosen to create the monumental sculpture to be placed in the NationalStatuary Hall of the Capitol Building in Washington D.C.
Mark lives in Loveland and has three children.
The “Farmer” is headed out to his field carrying a scythe over his shoulder and his work gloves in his right hand. He stands 24” tall, including the swivel base. This piece is signed and numbered on the shaft of the scythe.
19/100 Value $2,700
