Hand-in-Hand: Ceramics, Mosaics, Tapestries, and Wood Carvings by the California Mid-Century Designers Evelyn and Jerome Ackerman - Hardcover

Chavkin, Dan; Thackaberry, Lisa

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1938461169 ISBN 13: 9781938461163

Publisher: Pointed Leaf Press, 2014

Synopsis

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 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.

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Review:

The book captures their ultimate aim: to make great design attainable. (Hannah Martin Architectural Digest, November 17, 2014)

About this edition

• Publisher: Pointed Leaf Press
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1938461169
• ISBN 13: 9781938461163
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 240