Aaron Lee Benson is an extraordinarily interesting individual. He serves as Professor of Art and Department Chair at Union University in Jackson, TN. He specializes in 3-dimensional art. You can see some of his work here: http://www.uu.edu/scholarship/employee.cfm?emp=lbenson 

Edit: Mr. Benson corrected himself after our conversation regarding his military service dates. He served 1978-1979. He had two previous knee surgeries and was honorably discharged.