Richard F. Kishel (November 3, 1923 - September 8, 2010) was an American Marine Corps veteran, Ball State University Professor, Entrepreneur and award-winning Artist. The Minnesota native settled in Indiana after an extensive education in Minnesota, Michigan and Iowa where he left a lasting impression on his students and his community through his teaching and legacy artwork.
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]
Besides his landmark sculptures created at his Art-Forms Studio, he also illustrated for a scholarly book in 1965.[3]
Kishel passed away on September 8, 2010, at the age of 86.[4]
Legacy
editThis is a partial list of notable landmark (public and private) sculptures created by Richard Kishel of Muncie, Indiana.
- Paul Bunyan of Muncie, Indiana [5]
- Shepards, public artwork of Muncie, Indiana[6]
- Frank-N-Stein a Fiberglass Muffler man style Giant [7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16]
- Uncle Sam Giant[17]
- Indianapolis Zoo Giant Giraffe and many other sculptures[18]
- Willie the Whale Giant[19][20]
- Mister Fifteen Burger Man Giant[21]
- Fort Wayne Children's Zoo Mother Goose Giant[22][23]
- Tribute to Mankind Sculpture at Burris Laboratory School[24]
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
- ^ A Flora of Northeastern Minnesota by Olga Lakela https://books.google.com/books?id=Twu1clFZIIEC
- ^ Indianapolis Star 2019 https://www.indystar.com/story/entertainment/arts/2019/08/06/willie-whale-has-history-you-never-knew-beyond-indianapolis-zoo/1504322001/
- ^ Roadside America article https://www.roadsideamerica.com/tip/8866
- ^ Wikipedia article https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_public_art_in_Muncie,_Indiana
- ^ 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
- ^ Facebook Group for Frank-N-Stein followers https://www.facebook.com/share/g/seh923Qaq4DSoizn/
- ^ Life Magazine 1969 page 31 https://books.google.com/books?id=a08EAAAAMBAJ
- ^ Muncie Star Press 1967 https://www.newspapers.com/image/249349954/?match=1&clipping_id=154096877
- ^ Roadside Architecture article https://www.roadarch.com/giants/uncles.html
- ^ 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
- ^ WISH TV Indianapolis 2019 article https://www.wishtv.com/news/willie-the-whale-being-restored-heading-to-kokomo/
- ^ WRTV Indianapolis 2019 article https://www.wrtv.com/news/local-news/willie-the-whale-resurfaces-in-kokomo
- ^ Ted Shideler2023 blog https://tedshideler.com/2023/03/31/burger-man-we-hardly-knew-ye/
- ^ Muncie Star Press 1965 article https://www.newspapers.com/image/249601482/
- ^ Waymarking article https://www.waymarking.com/waymarks/WMPRJW_Mother_Goose_Ft_Wayne_Zoo_IN
- ^ Muncie tourist attraction on Google https://g.co/kgs/rkP3LgZ