Hand-in-Hand: Ceramics, Mosaics, Tapestries, and Wood Carvings by the California Mid-Century Designers Evelyn and Jerome Ackerman
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| Rating | : | 4.59 (908 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1938461169 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 240 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-01-11 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
With a preface by Jonathan Adler, the book tracks the couple's careers in the decorative arts from their beginnings to the creation of Jenev Design Studio and its eventual shift to ERA Industries, as well as their involvement in every prestigious California Design exhibition from 1954 to 1976. The Ackermans became known for their uses of a wide spectrum of mediums including weaving, ceramics, wood carvings, and mosaics. Additionally, after almost 30 years of work they continued to create and develop their styles. Hand-In-Hand: Ceramics, Tapestries, Wood Carvings, and Hardware by the California Mid-Century Designers Evelyn & Jerome Ackerman is the first monograph of the artists whose oeuvre was critically influential and is now seen as the
"Masterful." according to Scott B. Silverman. A joyful read, a celebration of accessible design and the chronicle of a union of compatible souls for the ages. The colorful pages and equally colorful quotes in "Hand-In-Hand" tell not only the story of Jerome and Evelyn Ackerman’s influential design and craftsmanship but the love story and complementary skills and traits that kindled, sparked and fueled it. Amongst delightfully vivid tapestries and mosaics, woodcarvings and Jenev ceramics, you will discover, as I have, an inspired and inspiring journey of a tenacious American couple who remained faithful to their fine art talents and tr. "Extremely satisfied, so glad it's finally here!" according to JUAN SALAZAR. This is the a great book, a lot of colorful pictures on ceramics, wood carvings, fiber art, metal, and mosaics, it's a terrific story. A must for any fan of Mid Century Design, wonderfully illustrated and informative. Bravo!. Five Stars I gave a copy of Hand-in-Hand to a friend as a holiday gift. She was thrilled to have it.
The book captures their ultimate aim: to make great design attainable. (Hannah Martin Architectural Digest, November 17, 2014)