Art is for losers. Born in 1980, James Richardson was, at best, indifferent toward art, its creators and connoisseurs. By 2001, an aspiring Communications Major with a bright future in retail, Richardson embarked on a college history trip to Italy and returned mesmerized by Italian renaissance sculptures. Two years later, Richardson enrolled at SUNY Albany with the intent of immersing himself in the study of sculpture. James’ final project as an undergraduate, Tower 1, remained installed on the University grounds for 3 years until dormitory construction forced its removal. In 2011, Richardson accepted a commission from the Cooperstown Art Association to build Tower 2. Richardson currently works and lives in Cooperstown, NY.