James Mastin
James Mastin | |
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"The Wreckers" in Key West, Florida | |
| Born | 1935 |
| Died | 2016 (aged 80–81) |
| Known for | Sculpture |
James Richard Mastin (1935–2016) was an American sculptor and painter, best known for his public monuments of life-sized bronze figures commemorating significant historical events and individuals. The hallmark of his work was meticulous craftsmanship and emotional content.
His most recognized public works are the Bahamian National Monument, "Loyalist Memorial Sculpture Garden" in Green Turtle Cay, The Bahamas, the "Key West Historical Memorial Sculpture Garden" in Key West, Florida, and "Les Chasseurs Volontaires" (commemorating the Chasseurs-Volontaires de Saint-Domingue in the Siege of Savannah) in Savannah, Georgia.