Hand-in-hand
Subtitle: ceramics, mosaics, tapestries and woodcarvings by the California mid-century designers Evelyn and Jerome Ackerman
By: Dan Chavkin and Lisa Thackaberry ; foreword by Jonathan Adler ; introduction by David A. Keeps ; contributors Jeffrey Head, Jo Lauria, and Dale Carolyn Gluckman
Contributors: Thackaberry, Lisa, author; Adler, Jonathan, contributor; Keeps, David A., contributor; Head, Jeffrey, contributor; Lauria, Jo, contributor; Gluckman, Dale Carolyn, contributor
Edition: First edition.
Publisher: Pointed Leaf Press, LLC.; Pointed Leaf Press
Published: 2014
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 240
ISBN-13: 9781938461163
Subjects: Decorative arts; History; Artist couples
Description: Hand-in-hand : ceramics, mosaics, tapestries, and woodcarvings 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 epitome of California mid-century modernism. 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. Additionally, after almost 30 years of work they continued to create and develop their styles. The Ackermans became known for their uses of a wide spectrum of mediums including weaving, ceramics, wood carvings, and mosaics. The Ackermans' individualistic and innovative techniques also ensured that great design be both accessible and affordable. Featuring many never-before-seen preparatory drawings and color guides, this book tells the heartening story of a successful collaboration and celebrated partnership, in not only design, but in life.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (page 234) and index.
Table of contents: title: A love affair  -- foreword by Jonathan Adler; title: Hand-in-hand  -- introduction by David A. Keeps; title: Parallel lives  -- by Jeffrey Head; title: Jerome + Evelyn = Jenev  -- by Jo Lauria and Dale Carolun Gluckman; title: California design exhibitions  -- by jo Lauria and Dale Carolyn Gluckman; title: The era of era  -- by Jo Lauria and Dale Carolyn Gluckman; title: Parallel lives, too -- by Jeffrey Head.