Matthew Eric Buckner

Background

Buckner, Matthew Eric was born on January 15, 1961 in Pomona, California, United States. Son of Paul Eugene and Kay Shirley (Lamoreux) Buckner.

Education

Bachelor, City University of New York, New York City, 1984. Master of Fine Arts, Boston University, 1988.

Career

Apprentice carver, Intagliatori Bertolozzi, Florence, Italy, 1980-1981; carving restorer, Regency Restorations, Ltd., New York City, 1983-1986; supervisor gilding, painting, Fine Art Decorating Company. New York City, 1986; sculpture finisher, Tallix Sculptuer Foundry, New York City, 1988-1991; art instructor, U. Oregon, Eugene, since 1991. Gallery director Howland Art Center, Beacon, New York, 1990.

Achievements

• Matthew Eric Buckner has been listed as a noteworthy Sculptor by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member National Sculpture Society (Louis Bennett prize 1989, Gloria medal 1988).

Connections

Father:

Paul Eugene Buckner

Mother:

Kay Shirley (Lamoreux) Buckner