Hardy Jones
Los Altos, CA
Tel: 650-941-9785
Artistic Telos
Life is a treasure hunt for old rusty metal objects: yesterday's machinery and broken tools are salvaged, metal parts are rearranged and welded together, and are reborn as a dancer, an animal, or a warrior. My work is spontaneous, asymmetrical and joyful.
Languages
English
Spanish (conversational)
Japanese (soon)
Formal Training and Professional Experience
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Harvard Medical School: Anatomy and M.D. degree (1974)
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University of Florida, Gainesville: Surgical internship, orthopedic research (1974-1976)
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Gainsville Community College: Night School in welding (1975)
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Stanford University: Residency in orthopedic surgery-advanced training (1976-1980)
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Orthopedic Surgery Practice--The Permanente Group (1980-1997)
Skills
Arc Welding
Blacksmithing
Metal Treasure Hunting
Awards and Prizes in Sculpture
2010 - present
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1976 Cedar Key Arts Festival, Cedar Key, FL--First Place: Pelican Sunset
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1981 Kaiser Permanente Art Show, Santa Clara, CA--Most Popular Entry: Neptune
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1981 Kaiser Permanente Art Show, Santa Clara, CA--Best of Show: Pelican Sunset
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1982 Kaiser Permanente Art Show, Santa Clara, CA--First Place: Don Quixote
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1982 Kaiser Permanente Art Show, Santa Clara, CA--Best of Show: Don Quixote's Horse
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1984 Kaiser Permanente Art Show, Santa Clara, CA--Best of Show: Junkyard Dog
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1984 Kaiser Permanente Art Show, Santa Clara, CA--Most Popular Entry: Fish
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1985 Kaiser Permanente Art Show, Santa Clara, CA--Honorable Mention: Man & Woman
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1985 Kaiser Permanente Art Show, Santa Clara, CA--Most Popular Entry: Reality Checkpoint
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1985 Kaiser Permanente Art Show, Santa Clara, CA--First Place: Hot Tub Alligator
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1992 Los Altos City Sidewalk Sculpture Competition--Winner: Junkyard Dragon
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1996 Los Altos City Sidewalk Sculpture Competition--Winner: Woodland Pony
2010 - present