Douwe Blumberg
Douwe Blumberg (pronounced "Dow", born January 30, 1965) is a bronze sculptor who is most well known for his statue of a special forces soldier on horseback commemorating Special Forces operations in Afghanistan during the opening days of Operation Enduring Freedom. He has received more than 200 commissions and a number of awards since becoming a sculptor in 2000. He attended the University of Southern California and studied at the Idyllwild School of Music and the Arts. He was a horse trainer for 18 years before he became a sculptor.
Douwe Blumberg | |
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| Born | January 30, 1965 Los Angeles, California |
| Education | University of Southern California, Idyllwild School of Music and the Arts |
| Known for | Sculpture |
| Notable work | America's Response Monument, Flight 5191 Memorial |
| Spouse | Marci Blumberg |
| Awards | ADEX design award; Leonard J. Meiselman Sculpture award |
| Website | Douwe Studios |
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