Rik Sargent
Rik Sargent left the university environment in 1972 to move home to Colorado and study with the local masters that were creating the realist art known as Western Art. Here the opportunity to study anatomy and form in foundries and private studios gave Rik the academic background no university of the ‘70’s could offer.
During this period of study, Rik owned a successful landscaping company. This relationship between his interest in the design of open space and the design of sculpture formed a unique talent for creating sculpture that relates to its environment. Great sculpture can be attractive anywhere but placed in the correct environment it becomes complete. Successful public art must combine these two elements equally; first a graceful sculptural form and second a reason and harmony to the environment in which it is placed.
* Sculpting instructor 1989 – Present
Private studio
South Suburban Goodson Center
Art Students League of Denver
* Host & Producer for Language of Rivers 2013
Digital radio show www.languageofrivers.com
* National Sculpture Society 2012
Brookgreen Gardens SC – Peoples Choice Award
* Cultural Arts Council 2003 – 2006
City of Greenwood Village CO
* Fine Arts Council 1999 – 2003
South Suburban Parks & Recreation
* Guest speaker 1995
Colorado Parks and Recreation Annual Conference
Topic: Our Parks as Art – Art in Public Places
* Board of Directors 1993 – 1994
Arapahoe County Cultural Council
* Board of Directors 1985 – 1993
Northwoodside Wilderness Area
* Artist in Residence 1984
International Federation of Fly Fishers,
West Yellowstone MT
* Board of Directors 1981 – 1984
Foothills Art Center, Golden CO
