Thomas Hucker (born 1955) is an American artist working in furniture.
Early years
editHucker was born in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania.[1] He apprenticed for two years under Leonord Hilgner.[1] He attended four summer study sessions at the Penland School of Crafts studying under the likes of Sam Maloof.[1] From 1976 until 1980 he earned a Certificate of Mastery from Boston University Program in Artisanry[1] followed by time at Tokyo University and a degree from Domus Academy in Milan, Italy.[2]
Style
editHucker has from early on incorporated Japanese aesthetics[1] and has cited an early meeting with Isamu Noguchi in the late Seventies as heavily influential.[3] His influences also include classical music, jazz musicians including Leonard Hilgner.[4]
Exhibitions
editAwards and recognition
edit- American Craft Council College of Fellows[1]
- Fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts (1983)[1]
- Fulbright Scholarship for Tokyo University (2018)[1]
In popular culture
edit- In the Parks and Recreation episode "Moving Up," Hucker is referenced by Ron Swanson, whose character is also a wood-working artisan.[9]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Thomas Hucker." American Craft Council. Accessed August 22, 2020.
- ^ "[THOMAS HUCKER https://www.gallerynaga.com/artists-list/thomas-hucker]." Gallery NAGA. Accessed August 22, 2020.
- ^ "[Woodworker and Furniture Designer Thomas Hucker Reveals the Secret to Crafting a Masterpiece https://thepeak.com.my/people/woodworker-and-furniture-designer-thomas-hucker-reveals-the-secret-to-crafting-a-masterpiece/]," The Peak. August 8, 2019. Accessed August 22, 2020.
- ^ "[Thomas Hucker – Furniture Designer https://finefurnituremaker.com/news-blog/thomas-hucker-furniture-designer]." May 22, 2013. Accessed August 22, 2020.
- ^ Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum. "Thomas Hucker". Smithsonian Institution. Retrieved 24 August 2020.
- ^ Bench by Thomas Hucker at the MFA. Accessed August 24, 2020.
- ^ Shield Back Chair by Thomas Hucker at the MFA. Accessed August 24, 2020.
- ^ MFA's acquisition report including Shield Back Chair by Thomas Hucker at the MFA. Accessed August 24, 2020.
- ^ "Parks And Recreation Watch: Season 6 Finale - Moving Up". CINEMABLEND. 2014-04-25. Retrieved 2020-08-23.
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