Frudakis, Anthony

"A lifelong sculptor, Anthony Frudakis began sculpting while still a child, soaking up his knowledge of the arts from his father, EvAngelos Frudakis, a sculptor, and his mother, Virginia, a painter.

"Frudakis was born in Bellows Falls, Vermont, in 1953, but soon after the family moved to southern New Jersey. When Frudakis graduated from high school, he discovered his love of sculpting at Duke University. After a year at the university, Frudakis returned home where he worked as an apprentice to his father for several years before attending the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts on scholarship. After graduation, he opened his studio in New Jersey before moving to Michigan in 1991 to teach at Hillsdale College.

"A nationally recognized sculptor, Frudakis chooses to work in a modern, representational, yet classical mode, drawing inspiration from his Greek heritage and the genius of the Golden Age of Greek sculpting. Bronze figures, both human and animal, are his milieu. His works grace both private and public collections.

"While in Michigan, he has created numerous monuments and sculptures depicting historical, mythological and spiritual figures that are displayed throughout the Midwest. Frudakis is listed in both Who’s Who in America and Who’s Who in American Art. The National Sculpture Society and the National Academy of Design have both recognized his talent through top awards including the Gold Medal and the Daniel Chester French awards, respectively.

"Frudakis and his wife live in Hillsdale and enjoy the beauty and serenity of the region and the camaraderie of colleagues, friends

and neighbors."--https://www.hillsdaleart.org/anthony-frudakis, 2021