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ROLAND HOCKETT
He has created works for installation or exhibit in Florida and the Southeast as well as Internationally for countries such as Costa Rica, Spain, and Mexico. The artist has won numerous awards including at various times the BEST OF FLORIDA, OUTSTANDING AMERICAN EDUCATOR, OUTSTANDING ALLIED ARTIST OF NW FLORIDA (by the American Institute of Architects), and has been listed in Who' Who in the Southeast. ROLAND HOCKETT has produced and continues to produce works for numerous collections, including the LIBERTY mural in Juan Santa Maria International Airport in Costa Rica; the Panama City, Fl. International Airport; the U.S.Embassy in Costa Rica ( Centro Cultural); EAGLE sculptures for the Florida Supreme Court; and many other private and corporate collections in the United States and Costa Rica.
Personal Information: He maintains a productive output as an artist and sculptor. In addition, he is much in demand as a guest lecturer and adjudicator. In his spare time, he enjoys making more art and water sports. Academic Background: Post-Graduate Studies on (MFA, Art), Indiana University master of Science (Art), Indiana University bachelor of Science (Art), Indiana University Professional Background: Roland Hockett has produced works for numerous collections, including the Liberty mural in Juan Santa Maria International Airport in Costa Rica; the Panama City International Airport; the US Embassy in Costa Rica (Centro Cultural); the Florida Supreme Court; and many other private and corporate collections in the United States and Costa Rica. Active for over 30 years, he has accomplished works in welded copper, acrylic and carving. His recently completed sculpture, New Liberty III was created as a gift of friendship to Spain from the State of Florida, the artist, and Costa Rica. This large sculpture was installed in Florida after the events of
September 11, 2001.
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