Don Gummer
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Early Life and Education
Don Gummer is an accomplished American sculptor known for his innovative large-scale works. He was born on December 12, 1946, in Louisville, Kentucky, and raised in Indiana. Gummer is one of six children born to Dorothy and William Adolph Gummer, and he grew up alongside his brothers Richard, Mark, William, Steven, and Jack.
Quick Facts
- Birth Date
- 12 Dec, 1946
- Age
- 73 yrs
- Occupations
- Sculptor
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- Citizenship
- United States of America
- Birth Place
- Louisville
- Gender
- Male
- Description
- American sculptor
- Spouse
- Meryl Streep [M. 1978]
- Net Worth 2021
- 150 million
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He attended Ben Davis High School in Indianapolis. From 1964 to 1966, Gummer studied at the Herron School of Art in Indianapolis, where he first became deeply engaged with the visual arts. He later enrolled at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, Massachusetts. Gummer continued his education at the Yale School of Art, earning both a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) and a Master of Fine Arts (MFA). During his time at Yale, he studied under noted sculptors, including David von Schlegell.
Rise to Prominence in Sculpture
Gummer gained national attention in 1973 with his first solo exhibition. Known for his versatile approach, he initially focused on wall-mounted and table-top sculptures before transitioning to larger, free-standing works in the 1990s. His modern art style is often described as contemporary and rooted in constructivism, a characterization supported by art critic Irving Sandler.
Over his career, Gummer has held 28 solo exhibitions across the United States, primarily in the Midwest and along the East Coast. His sculptural works have gained recognition for their bold and thought-provoking designs, often integrating architectural principles with abstract art.
