Copyright 1982 by American Craft Museum of the ISBN: 0-88321-045-2 INTRODUCTION

In 1950 the American Craft Council sponsored the first "Young Americans" competition to bring national attention to the work of new and emerging talents in contemporary crafts. It was followed by twelve others, the last being a series of three competitions by media held between 1977 and 1980. "YOUNG AMERICANS: Fiber, Wood, Plastic, Leather" initiated the series in 1977, followed by "YOUNG AMERICANS: Clay/Glass" in 1978 and "YOUNG AMERI­ CANS: Metal" in 1980. For the three competitions, a total of over 11 ,000 slides were submitted by 2,366 people. 322 artists were accepted for exhibition. Of these, 19 artists were selected as award win­ ners in recognition of outstanding achievement. "YOUNG AMERICANS: Award Winners" focuses on the recent work of these 19 artists. Through highlighting their new work, the exhibition both demonstrates their continued c6mmitment to professionalism and excellence and suggests new directions in contemporary crafts. While it is difficult to make stylistic generalizations regarding 19 artists working in varied media, an aesthetic similarity reflecting current artistic trends is evident. This is most clear in the shared approach to decoration and geometric pat­ terning visible in many of the works. In addition to the crea­ tive imagination apparent in the work, the extremely high level of technical achievement attained by each of these art­ ists is reflected throughout the exhibition. We wish to express our appreciation to the exhibiting artists for their cooperation in the organization of the exhibition and for the loan of their work. Our gratitude is also due to the sev­ eral private collectors and galleries who so generously loaned work for this exhibition.

Paul J. Smith, Director STEVE WEINBERG

Born: Brooklyn, New York 1954 Education: Alfred University, B.F.A. 1976 Rhode Island School of Design, M.F.A. 1979 Currently: full-time craftsperson Residence: Providence, Rhode Island

"Exploded Hemisphere" 1979 Glass Cast, polished 8"x8"x3" Collection, Douglas and Annie Heller New York, New York

E. ANDREA GILL

Sorn: Newark, New Jersey 1948 Education: Rhode Island School of Design, S.FA. Painting 1971 Alfred University, M.FA. Ceramics 1976 Currently: full-time craftsperson Residence: Kent, Ohio

"Vase with Green Sprigs" 1981 Earthenware, slips, glaze Handbuilt 25"x15"x8"

ROD McCORMICK

Born : Battle Creek, Michigan 1952 Education: Tyler School of Art, B.F.A. Metals and Jewelry Rhode Island School of Design, M.F.A. Jewelry and Metalsmithing 1978 Currently: instructor and shop technician, Philadelphia College of Art Residence: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

"Untitled" 1981 Bronze, steel, stone Fabricated 5"x2V4 "x 11/2"

RORY McCARTHY

Born: New York, New York 1948 Education: University of Arizona Currently: full-time craftsperson Residence: Tucson, Arizona

"Anthesis I" 1981 Painted wood Joined 18"x66"x36" Courtesy, the artist/Karin Demorest Tuscon, Arizona

GREGORY LlTSIOS

Born : Hackensack, New Jersey 1953 Education: Syracuse University, B,FA. Sculpture 1976 Currently: assistant, Workshop Residence: Rochester, New York

"Cocktail Table" 1981 Mild steel, glass Forged, welded 18"x30" diam, Courtesy, The Elements Gallery New York, New York

GRAHAM MARKS

Born: New York. New York 1951 Education: Philadelphia College of Art. B.F.A. Ceramics 1974 Alfred University. M.F.A . Ceramics 1976 Currently: teaching . School for American Craftsmen. R.I.T. Residence: Scottsville. New York

"Untitled" 1981 Earthenware Handbuilt 22"x22"x36"

VICTORIA Z. RIVERS

Born : Louisville, Kentucky 1948 Education: Murray State University, B.F.A. 1970, MAC.T and S.C.T. 1974 Currently: teaching, University of California, Davis Residence: Sacramento, California

"Birthday Party" 1981 Fabrics, confetti, ribbons Printed, dyed, airbrushed, appliqued 22V2"x36V2"x5W'

SUSAN H. HAMLET

Born: Evanston, Illinois 1954 Education: Mount Holyoke College, BA Studio Art 1976 Rochester Institute of Technology, M.FA. Metalsmithing and Jewelry 1978 Currently: teaching , Oklahoma State University Residence: Stillwater, Oklahoma

"Letter Opener" 1981 Sterling silver, stainless steel Forged, fabricated 3"x 1OV2"X3/ 8"

JAMES HARMON

Born: Warsaw, New York 1952 Education: Rhode Island School of Design, B.F.A. Glass 1975 Illinois State University, M.F.A. Glass 1978 Currently: teaching, University of Hawaii Residence: Honolulu, Hawaii

"Untitled" 1981 Blown glass 16"x10"diam.

CAROL KUMATA

Born: Iowa City, Iowa 1949 Education: Michigan State University, B.FA. Jewelry and Silversmithing 1976 University of Wisconsin, M.FA. Jewelry and Silversmithing 1979 Currently: teaching, Carnegie-Mellon University Residence: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

"Stone Setting" 1981 Steel, copper, silver, bronze, stone Fabricated 3"x8"x8"

BRUCE METCALF

Born: Northampton, Massachusetts 1949 Education: Syracuse University, B.FA. Metalsmithing 1972 Tyler School of Art, M.FA. Metalsmithing 1977 Currently: teaching, Kent State University Residence: Kent, Ohio

"All Floating" 1980 Brass, Plexiglas, paint Fabricated, painted 13"x 10"X6V2"

LEROY SCHUETIE

Born: Berlin, New Hampshire 1951 Education: University of New Hampshire, B.A. Art 1973 Rhode Island School of Design , M.F.A. Industrial Design 1981 Currently: full-time craftsperson Residence: Portsmouth, New Hampshire

"Campaign Chest" 1979 Cherrywood, tigre maple, hardware Joined 60"x32"x18"

MICHAEL LUCERO

Born: Tracy, California 1953 Education: Humboldt State University, BA 1975 University of Washington, M.F.A. 1978 Currently: teaching, Parsons School of Design Residence: New York, New York

"Untitled" 1981 Clay, pipe, wire, underglaze, stains, glazes Handbuilt 101 "x22"x25"

" Untitled" 1981 Clay, pipe, wire, underglaze, glaze Handbuilt 82"x41 "x14" Courtesy, Charles Cowles Gallery New York, New York

CAROL SHAW-SUnON

Born: Los Angeles, California 1948 Education: San Diego State University, BA 1972, MA Art 1977 Currently: full-time craftsperson Residence: Fullerton, California

"Winter in the Fall " 1981 Willow, linen, pigment, skin , quills Lashed , painted 36"x66"x6"

WENDY MACGAW

Born: Detroit, Michigan 1955 Education: University of Michigan, B.FA. Sculpture 1977 Cranbrook Academy of Art, M.F.A. Metalsmithing 1979 Currently: teaching, Center for Creative Studies Residence: Lathrup Village, Michigan

"Giza I" 1981 Copper, glass, oxidations Fabricated, braised 8"x7"x6"

FARLEY TOBIN

Born: Cleveland, Ohio 1951 Education: Alfred University, B.F.A. 1975 Cranbrook Academy of Art, M.F.A. 1977 Currently: artist, tile maker Residence: New York, New York

"Floor for E.T" 1981 Earthenware, glazes Low fire 72"x120"X5/e"

RANDY JONES

Born: Louisville, Kentucky 1954 Education: Louisville School of Arts, B.F.A. 1977 Southern Illinois University, M.F.A. Metalsmithing 1980 Currently: mechanical designer for the renovation of the Louisville School of Art Residence: Louisville, Kentucky

"Gavel #1" 1981 Stainless steel, brass, crotch walnut Machined 1 0"x3%"xV'a" Collection, Dr. Armand Hammer Los Angeles, California

JOHN GILL

Sorn: Renton, Washington 1949 Education: Kansas City Art Institute, S.F.A. Ceramics 1973 Alfred University, M.F.A. Ceramics 1975 Currently: teaching, Kent State University Residence: Kent, Ohio

"Ewer" 1981 Earthenware, glaze Handbuilt 15"x10"x4" Collection, Pat and Judy Coady New York , New York

J.PEARSON

Born : Pasadena, California 1948 Education: California State University at Northridge Currently: artist/craftsperson Residence: Albuquerque, New Mexico

"Untitled" (rawhide vessel) 1981 Rawhide Formed, handstitched 20"x18" diam.

CATALOG E. ANDREA GILL 11 "Letter Opener" 1981 Kent,Ohio Sterling silver, stainless steel Forged, fabricated All dimensions are given in inches, "Vase with Green Sprigs" 1981 3"x10V2"x3AJ" and unless otherwise noted, are li sted Earthenware, slips, glaze Handbuilt in order of length, width and depth 12 "Neckpiece/Flexible Column #17" 1980 25"x15"x8" Sterling silver, stainless steel, nickel silver Fabricated 2 "Braided Pattern" 1981 83/.1 " diam. x3/.l " Earthenware, glaze Handbuilt 13 "Neckpiece/Flexible Column #21" 1981 24"x 10" x5V2" Sterling silver, stainless steel Fabricated 3 "Anti ear Vase" 1981 8:%" diam. x3/.l" Earthenware, glaze Handbuilt 14 "Rigid Neckpiece" 1981 26"x13" diam. Sterling silver, stainless steel, stainless shim 4 "Lady with Blue Eyes" 1981 Fabricated Earthenware, slips, glaze 1O "x 7"X2V2" Handbuilt 16Y2"x 12"x9" JAMES HARMON Honolulu, Hawaii 5 "Woman in Flower Veil " 1981 Earthenware, slips, glaze 15 "Untitled" 1981 Handbuilt Blown glass 24"x11"x6" 16"x1 0" diam.

JOHN GILL 16 "Untitled" 1979 Kent, Ohio Blown glass 5"x8" diam. 6 "Bottle" 1981 Porcelain, glaze 17 "Untitled" 1980 Handbuilt Blown glass 16"x5" diam. 1 0"x5" diam. "Ewer" 1981 7 18 "Untitled" 1980 Earthenware, glaze Blown glass Handbuilt 8"x9" diam. 15"x10"x4" Collection, Pat and Judy Coady 19 "Untitled" 1980 New York, New York Blown glass 7"x6" diam. 8 "Bottle" 1981 Porcelain, glaze 20 "Untitled" 1981 Handbuilt Blown glass 17"x6" diam. 9"x9" diam. 9 "Bottle" 1981 RANDY JONES Porcelain, glaze Louisville, Kentucky Handbuilt 12:'x 7"x 7V2" 21 "Gavel #1 " 1981 Stainless steel, brass, crotch walnut SUSAN H. HAMLET Machined Stillwater, Oklahoma 10"x3% "x 1'Va" Collection, Dr. Armand Hammer "Fan " 1981 10 Los Angeles, California Sterling silver, stainless steel Fabricated 22 "Gavel #2" 1981 13%"x8%"x1" Stainless steel, brass, crotch walnut Machined 10 "x3Y2"x 1'V a" 23 "Nutcracker #3" 1979 33 "Cocktail Table " 1981 Stainless steel, brass Mild steel, glass Machined Forged , welded 9"x2V2" diam. 18"x30" diam. Courtesy, The Elements Gallery 24 "Nutcracker #4" 1979 New York, New York Mokume gane, stainless steel, brass Machined 34 "Plant Stand" 1981 8"x2" diam. Mild steel, glass Forged, welded 25 "Nutcracker #5" 1980 60"x20" diam. Stainless steel, brass, crotch walnut Collection, Mr. and Mrs. S. Zucker Machined New York, New York 12"x6" diam. 35 "Dining Table " 1981 26 "Nutcracker # 6 " 1980 Mild steel, glass Stainless steel, brass 24"x24" diam. Machined Courtesy, The Elements Gallery 8"x3"xH4" New York, New York

CAROL KUMATA MICHAEL LUCERO Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania New York, New York 27 "Introverted Box" 1981 36 "Untitled" 1981 Steel, gauze, stone Clay, pipe, wire, underglaze, stains, glazes Fabricated Handbuilt 33/.!"x6%"x5V2" 101 "x22"x25" Courtesy, Charles Cowles Gallery 28 "Trapped in the Golden Triangle" 1981 New York, New York Steel, slate, wood Fabricated, carved 37 "Untitled" 1981 5"x7"x6" Clay, pipe, wire, underglaze, glaze Handbuilt 29 "Empty but Not Gone" 1981 82"x41"x14" Steel, brass, copper, excelsior Courtesy, Charles Cowles Gallery Fabricated New York, New York 3V2"x9"x7" WENDY MACGAW 30 "Silent Center of Starry Ways" 1981 Lathrup Village, Michigan Steel, copper, silver, brick, plastics 38 "Giza I" 1981 Fabricated 4V2"x6"x6" Copper, glass, oxidations Fabricated, braised 8"x7"x6" 31 "Stone Setting" 1981 Steel, copper, silver, bronze, stone 39 "Scyld I" 1981 Fabricated Copper, glass 3"x8"x8" Fabricated 7"x7"x8" GREGORY LlTSIOS Rochester, New York 40 "Scyld 111 " 1981 32 "Two Candelabra" 1981 Copper, glass Mild steel Fabricated Forged, welded 6V2"X7"x 10" 70"x20" diam. (each) Courtesy, The Elements Gallery 41 "Ho-Po I" 1981 New York, New York Copper, enamel, glass Fabricated, enameled 3"x8"x8" 42 "Ho-Po II " 1981 BRUCE METCALF Copper, enamel, glass Kent, Ohio Fabricated, enameled 4Y2"x8"x8" 51 "All Floating" 1980 Brass, Plexiglas, paint GRAHAM MARKS Fabricated, painted Scottsville, New York 13"x 1 0"x6Y2"

43 "Untitled" 1981 52 "Relief Drawing with Drifting Figure" 1981 Earthenware Brass, copper, steel , acrylic plastic, pencil, Handbuilt prisma color, mylar 22"x22"x36" Fabricated, drawn, painted , engraved, torch textured 44 "Basalt Object" 1980 16"x12"x8V2" Earthenware Handbuilt 53 "7 Drawings, One with Solitary Figure" 1981 31 "x29"x30" Brass, acrylic plastic, prisma color, mylar Courtesy, Helen Drutt Gallery Fabricated, drawn, painted Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 13"x10"x33,4"

45 "Untitled" 1980 54 "Getting Caught Up in the Game I" 1981 Earthenware Copper, silver, paint, plastic Handbuilt Fabricated, painted 32"x35"x30" 4% "x4% " Collection , Daniel Jacobs Courtesy, Helen Drutt Gallery New York, New York Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

RORY McCARTHY 55 "Getting Caught Up in the Game II " 1981 Tucson, Arizona Copper, silver, paint, plastic Fabricated, painted 46 "Four Post Modern" 1980 4%"x4%" Painted wood Courtesy, Helen Drutt Gallery Constructed Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 66"x66"x88" 56 "Unprotected" 1980 47 "Anthesis I" 1981 Papyrus, plastic, paint Painted wood Fabricated, painted Joined 23,4" diam. 18"x66"x36" Courtesy, Helen Drutt Gallery Courtesy, the artist/Karin Demorest Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Tuscon , Arizona J_PEARSON 48 "Checks and Balances" 1981 Albuquerque, New Mexico Maple subtratum, mad ron burl, ebony 57 "Bull boy's Tattoo Potluck" 1979 glued, hammer veneered, inlaid Cowhide, dowels 30"x66"x34" Cut, tooled, laminated, hand stitched Collection, George Gelman 20"x33"x64" Newark, New Jersey 58 "Social Dance/Der Blutige ROD McCORMICK Ernst; Sacrifice of a Poet" 1981 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Cowhide, plastic, paint, wood Cut, tooled, airbrushed, hand stitched 49 "Untitled" 1981 31 "x26"x50" Brass Hammered 59 "Untitled" (rawhide vessel) 1981 21 "x13"x5" Rawhide Formed, handstitched 50 "Untitled" (set of 5 corkscrews) 1981 20"x18" diam. Bronze, steel, stone Fabricated 5"x2V4"x 1V2" (each) VICTORIA Z. RIVERS CAROL SHAW-SUTTON Sacramento, California Fullerton, California

60 "Taxidermical Flower Arrangement" 1981 70 "Dawn Meadow" 1981 Fabrics, neon, ribbons Willow, linen, pigment Printed, dyed, airbrushed, appliqued Lashed, painted 21 %"x36V4 "X2V2" 34"x48"x6"

61 "Birthday Party" 1981 71 "Winter in the Fall" 1981 Fabrics, confetti, ribbons Willow, linen, pigment, skin, quills Printed, dyed, airbrushed, appliqued Lashed, painted 22V2"x36V2"x5V2" 36"x66"x6"

62 "Secret Garden" 1981 72 "Heart Crossing" 1981 Fabrics, neon, tiger lily petals Willow, linen, pigment Printed, dyed, airbrushed, appliqued Lashed, painted 22%"x44V2"x5" 30"x22"x20" Courtesy, Saks Fifth Avenue, Private Collection 63 "Polli nation" 1981 New York, New York Fabrics, neon, wood Printed, dyed, stuffed, pleated, painted 73 "Gateway III" 1981 28V4"x40V4 "x4%" Fruitwood, feathers, fishskin Lashed, painted LEROY SCHUETTE 20"x20" Portsmouth, New Hampshire Collection, Mr. and Mrs. George Eddy New York, New York 64 "Campaign Chest" 1979 Cherrywood, tigre maple Joined FARLEY TOBIN 62"x32"x 18" New York, New York 74 "Untitled" 1981 detail of mural, 65 "Egyptian Mirror" 1980 University Science Center, Philadelphia, Pa., Purpleheart wood, gold leaf, mirror Levi nson Zaprauskis Associates, Architects Stri p laminated, turned, veneered Earthenware, glazes 24"x52"x5" Low fire 219/'S"x60"xo/e" 66 "Mongrel" (chair) 1981 Maple, purpleheart, white oak, danata wood, 75 "Floor for E.1" 1981 vermillion, zebrawood, ash, tigre maple, Earthenware, glazes cherry, cowhide Low fire Strip laminated, joined 72"x 120"xo/e" 33"x18"x20" STEVE WEINBERG 67 "Untitled" (chair) 1981 Providence, Rhode Island Ebonized white oak, hide Strip laminated, joined 76 "Exploded Hemisphere" 1979 33"x18"x20" Glass Cast, polished 68 "Untitled" (chair) 1981 8"x8"x3" Cherry, fabric Collection, Douglas and Annie Heller Strip laminated, joined New York, New York 33"x18"x20" 77 "Untitled" 1979 69 "Ru le" 1979 Glass Maple Cast, polished Turned, splined, carved 8"x8"x3" 144"x 12"x4V2" 78 "Untitled" 1981 Glass Cast, cut, ground, sandblasted

79 "Untitled" 1981 Glass Cast, cut, ground, sandblasted AMERICAN CRAFT COUNCIL AMERICAN CRAFT MUSEUM BOARD OF TRUSTEES STAFF Robert O. Peterson Paul J. Smith Co-Chairman of the Board Director Sidney D. Rosoff Kathleen Nugent Co-Chairman of the Board Curatorial Assistant Doris Stowens Registrar President Diana Penzner R. Leigh Glover Secretary to Director Trea surer Lisa Arcomano Mary Nyburg Secretary Secretary Tom Mangan Installation Coordinator Bennett Bean Tom Poitier David C. Copley Guard Judith Dows Barbara Fleischman Roxanne Simmons Dorothy Garwood Receptionist Mrs. Edwin A. Gee Warren Wesley Drewry Hanes Building Superintendent/Shipping John H. Hauberg Gary La Rue Maintenance/Relief Guard Karen Johnson Keland Virginia Lewis MUSEUM COMMITIEE Stanley Marcus Nancy Marks Nancy Marks Bridget McCarthy Co-Chairman Nancy McNeil Joan Mondale Barbara Rockefeller Ted Nierenberg Co-Chairman Donald C. Penny Barbara Fleischman Barbara Rockefeller R. Leigh Glover Joy Rushfelt Drewry Hanes Carol Sinton John Hauberg Estelle Sosland Karen Johnson Keland W. Osborn Webb Jack Lenor Larsen Alice Zimmerman Virginia Lewis Nancy McNeil Stanley Marcus HONORARY TRUSTEES Joan Mondale John L. Baringer August Heckscher Samuel C. Johnson DeWitt Peterkin Dr. Frank Stanton May E. Walter

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