ABOUT THE EVENT
Phoenixville Public Library will host a free virtual presentation, “Everyday Art: The Functional Sculpture of Wharton Esherick”, on Thursday, October 15 at 7:00 PM. Maria Franey, Visitor Engagement Manager with the Wharton Esherick Museum, will be the presenter. Wharton Esherick (1887-1970) was a sculptor who worked primarily in wood, extending his unique forms to furniture, furnishings, utensils, interiors, buildings, and more. Esherick began his artistic journey as a painter in Philadelphia but left his legacy in Chester County where he built the handcrafted home and studio now recognized as a National Historic Landmark for Architecture. A leader of the Studio Furniture Movement, Esherick’s work continues to inspire artists and craftspeople working today.
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, and will take place online via Zoom. Registration is required at https://ccls.libcal.com/calendar/Phoenixville/esherick or by calling 610-933-3013 x132. E-mail mpinto@ccls.org for more information.
610-933-3013 x132
