Lehighton Letters  is a series of works created for libraries throughout the United States by  found/object sculptor Richard J. Hinger. These new works are salvaged signage letters inlaid with assorted objects including soda cans ,photos and toys.  Richard J. Hinger, a self/taught artist for 25 years, makes sculptures out of used and  discarded items.  His ‘Green  Art’  has been met with enthusiasm and has captured the attention of people of all ages and backgrounds.  It is very gratifying that my art can inspire reading, recycling and creativity all at once! ”.  Art that is fun, educational and has an earth friendly message.

 

As a self-taught assemblagist/sculptor, I create vibrant and provocative works of art from the products of man’s throw-away culture. I search for commonplace discarded objects and discover unique resources containing collectibles and relics to utilize in the sculptures which then become part of a thematic series.

Like the objects I work with, my themes vary considerably, but the common thread of my work is the urgency of visual statements concerning American consumerism, environmental awareness, political icons, and the media’s steady search for the newest sensation.

Though my work is serious in nature, with the infusion of color, texture, and content, it maintains a whimsical and seductive perspective on Western culture.

Richard J. Hinger

Locations and latest Lehighton Letters  works.

Lehighton Letters    2009

Location: Fruitville Library 100 Coburn Rd. Sarasota FL. 34240

Contact : Librarian - Heather Tweed : 941-861-2520
 

Lehighton Letters    2009

Location: West St. Petersburg Community Library  6605 Fifth Ave. N. St. Petersburg, FL. 33733

Contact: Librarian -  Kelly Malizia :  727-341-7183

Lehighton Letters    2009

Location:North Sarsota Library 2801 Newtown Rd. Sarasota FL. 34234

Contact: Kim Eversole : 941-861-1363

Lehighton Letters    2009

Location:Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library

Venice, FL. 4143 Woodmere Park Blvd. 34293 Contact : Sheila Kaufer: 941-861-1276

Lehighton Letters    2009

Location: North Port Library13800 S. Tamiami Trail North Port FL. 34287

Contact: Librarian - Janet Hansen: 941-861-1312

Lehighton Letters    2009

Location:  Gulf Gate Library7112 Curtiss Ave. Sarasota FL. 34231

Contact: Librarian - Marcia McKinney: 941-861-1312 

Lehighton Letters    2009

Location: Elsie Quirk Library100 West Dearborn St. Englewood, FL.

Contact: Librarian -  Christina Walton: 941-861-1214

Lehighton Letters   2009

Location: Venice Library300 S. Nokomis Ave. Venice, FL.34285

Contact: Youth Desk/Librarian: 941-861-1348

“Trasholithic Mound of Rebound  2009

Selby Library   Sarasota , FL. Contact : Librarian - Marilyn Nykiforuk : 941-861-1133

Lehighton Letters   2009

Lehighton Letters   Wall Assemblage -  2009

Site yet to be determined.

Lehighton Letters  2009

Manatee County Central Library
1301 Barcarrota Blvd. W.
Bradenton, FL.  34205
 Librarian Libby Rupert  (941) 748-5555 ext. 6319

Lehighton Letters    2009

Lehighton Area Memorial Library , Lehighton , PA.     Director/Librarian -  Becky L. Wanamaker

Lehighton Letters  2009

Atlanta-Fulton Public Library, Central Library

Atlanta, GA  30303

One Margaret Mitchell Square  Atlanta, GA  30303

Lehighton Letters  2009  

Site yet to determined.

 

Lehighton Letters      2009

University Hills Branch Library

Austin Public Library   4721 Loyola Lane  Austin, Texas  78723

Contact: Frank Schmitzer  - Branch Manager - Frank.Schmitzer@ci.austin.tx.us

   Lehighton Letters    2009

American Library in Paris  10 rue du Général Camou  75007 Paris FRANCE
 +33 (0) 1 53 59 12 60    www.americanlibraryinparis.org

Art   Lehighton Letters  -2009

Site yet to be determined.

Lehighton Letters  - 2009

Location: St. Petersburg Main Library

3745 9th Ave. N. St. Petersburg, FL.

  Lehighton Letters    2009

American Library in Paris  10 rue du Général Camou  75007 Paris FRANCE
 +33 (0) 1 53 59 12 60    www.americanlibraryinparis.org

 Lehighton Letters      2009 

Location :  Mission Viejo Library

  100 Civic Center  Mission Viejo, CA 92691

Contact: Valerie Maginnis, Director of Library Services
(949) 830-7100, Ext. 3076

 Lehighton Letters   2009

 Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library

901 G St. N.W.  Washington, DC 20001 .

Latest Lehighton Letters   2010  

Site yet to be determined.

Latest Lehighton Letters 2010

Site yet to be determined.

 Sponsoring or Funding Lehighton Letters

As part of a fundraising effort to bring ESI  Arts programs to communities, found-object artist Richard Hinger has created ‘Lehighton Letters’ – signage letters inlaid with recycled items spelling inspirational words – and lends them to libraries.  Sponsorship allows the libraries to own the artwork for permanent display.

Libraries are cultural centers in communities, and participating libraries are excited about the possibility of making these art pieces a permanent part of their collection. The sponsor’s name  will be placed on a plaque next to the purchased art work in the library, and donation will be used for ESI Public Arts programs/projects in the community.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: Contact Christine Morrissey Hinger at 941-735-3788

or e/mail at cmorrisseyhinger@gmail.com

ESI  Arts  emphasizes art appreciation, environmental awareness, and community involvement. A 501(c)(3) charity, all donations are tax deductible (tax id# 33-0668766). If you are interested in sponsorship or donation to any of our fundraising or community projects, please contact Christine Morrissey at #941-735-3788 chrismh63@verizon.net or Richard Hinger at # 941-735-9993   rjhinger@verizon.net.

If you have any locations where you would want a ‘Lehighton Letters’ work at your library , Please contact us or if you want to make a donation to keep this and other innovative projects coming to your community.

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