C. Warner Williams - chosen for the "Sculptor's America" series.

LOCAL ARTIST COMMISSIONED FOR MEDAL ONE OF TWELVE IN COUNTRY

Warner Williams , nationally known Culver sculptor and artist, was recently chosen to design a medal for The Hamilton Mint, Arlington, Illinois. Williams was among twelve sculptors chosen to design a medal in that company's "Sculptor's America" series. The commission specified a medal on the Americana theme, depicting the artist's interpretation of America. Complete freedom was given to the artist to choose a design.

The medals will be minted in a 2" sterling silver format. Mr. Williams chose to depict in bas relief several of what he considers to be our country's great achievements, without making a social comment on their desireability.

The design includes the arm of the Statue of Liberty with torch, a rocket, an airplane, and the mushroom cloud from an atom bomb detonation.

he medal is dominated by the torch of liberty. since Williams believes that, "perhaps the single greatest achievement of America is her liberty".

Noting that the depiction of the bomb on the medal does not necessarily connote a negative message. he reminded us that, "The bomb can be great. if so used".

Clouds in the background of the design serve to add depth to the design. which is made nine inches in diameter and then reduced by the mint. On the model the relief is only 3/16ths of an inch.

Williams works fast when he has an idea. The commission letter arrived in Culver in March, and he had a sketch and the final master model finished by the end of April - Sep 8 1974

MASTER MODEL--This Is the nine inch master model of the new medal commissioned by The Hamilton Mint from Culver sculptor Warner Williams. Part of that company's new "Sculptor 's America" series, the deslgn reflects the artist's own interpretation of America. Williams chose four representations of this country's achievements, good or bad.