Hilgenbrinck’s “Untitled” sculpture was installed in 1983 and is made of torch-cut steel. He was a recipient of the 1983 Rickert-Ziebold Trust Award from the SIUC School of Art and Design, the RZ Award is a highly respected competition that students compete for significant cash awards. Hilgenbrinck earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree that same year. He is a member of the Quincy Art Center, Artist Guild and Great River Watercolor Society. He works and lives in Ursa, Illinois.