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Burning Flame Sculpture, College of Marin, CA
Harkin Lucero Jr. — Sculptor of Monuments, Keeper of Memory
A Navajo-descent master sculptor who has spent decades carving history into stone and bronze — from Alcatraz Island to the halls of justice in Colorado.
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Career span 41+ yrs |
Largest work 72,000 lb |
Reach Worldwide |
About Harkin
It’s not every day you sit down with a gifted artist and sculptor of Navajo descent whose work has graced public spaces across the globe. Harkin Lucero Jr. has dedicated his career to creating monumental artwork in marble and granite — guiding projects from concept through completion. Based in Southern California, his commissions span diplomatic institutions, spiritual centers, and civic landmarks.
Notable projects
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14,000 lb |
Chung Tai Zen Center sculpture Sunnyvale, CA |
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72,000 lb |
Buddha restoration — Kim Son Temple Mt. Madonna, Watsonville, CA |
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8,000 lb |
Sun and Moon granite sculpture New Justice Center, Pueblo, CO |
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1994 |
Honor plaque — Native Occupation Alcatraz Island |
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Recent |
Medal of Honor Monument restoration 4 bronze soldiers, 14 ft tall on granite bases |
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Public |
Totem Pole Lake Merritt, Oakland, CA |
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Civic |
California Mission Indians monument Sonoma, CA |
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Intl |
Commissions: Bank of Spain SF, Bank of Portugal SF, Irish Consulate SF
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Honors & recognition
- Eagle Emmy Award — Southern CA Motion Picture Council
- Lifetime Achievement Humanitarian Award — Southern CA Motion Picture Council (1999)
- Oakland City Council Humanitarian Award
- Inductee — Bojack Native Hall of Fame
In the news
College of Marin — Burning Flame sculpture dedication
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About the host, Shawn Langwell:
Shawn Langwell is an inspirational author, speaker, teacher, marketing mentor and Gap Mindset Coach. He’s written several transformational, self-improvement books. He’s been in media sales for 34+ years and lives in Northern, CA.
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