ABOUT THE EVENT
[photo by Charles Uniatowski]
Presented by
Julie Gannaway,
Wharton Esherick Museum
in the Carnegie Room
Wharton Esherick (1887-1970) was a sculptor who worked primarily in wood, extending his unique forms to furniture, furnishings, utensils, interiors, and buildings. Wharton began his artistic journey as a painter in Philadelphia but left his legacy as a wood sculptor in Chester County where he would lead the studio furniture movement and earn the title, “Dean of the American Craft”. This program will introduce you to Esherick’s life, his hilltop studio and his renowned functional art.
This event is free and open to the public. Reservations are required on the Adult Events calendar at http://phoenixvillelibrary.org/adults-events-calendar or by calling 610-933-3013, Ext. 132.
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