Hamilton, Clint 2000-10-09

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This interview features Clint Hamilton as he discusses being an artist in New York and being friends with other artists such as Andy Warhol. In this interview, Hamilton describes how he got interested in art and why he moved to New York to pursue art. He explains his artistic influences, and his art show in New York. He then move son to recount moving back to Abilene and working with the Artists League of Texas.

General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: Clint Hamilton

Additional Parties Recorded:

Date: October 09, 2000

Location: Abilene, Texas

Interviewer: Leslie Dutton and William Tydeman

Length: 01:06:18


Abstract

Introduction and how Hamilton got interested in art; Collecting antiques, Andy Warhol, and living in New York City; The Klee Foundation, and the artist that influenced him the most; Collecting materials for art work in NYC; after his first art show; Moving back to Abilene; his creative process; Getting involved in working with the Artists League of Texas; His opinion on the artist stereotypes


Access Information

Original Recording Format: mini-disc and audio cassette

Recording Format Notes: access copy available in reading room

Transcript: No transcript available <https://hdl.handle.net/10605/363345>



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