Hank Gilpin is an American furniture maker and wood sculptor.[5][6] He is known for using distinctive types of wood. His work is in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.[7][8][9] Having worked under Tage Frid while studying at the Rhode Island School of Design,[10] Gilpin owns and operates a woodworking shop in Lincoln, Rhode Island.[3][better source needed]
Hank Gilpin | |
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| Born | 1946 (age 77–78)[1] |
| Nationality | American[1] |
| Alma mater | Rhode Island School of Design [2] |
| Occupation | Woodworker |
| Years active | 1973 – Present[3] |
| Notable work | Wardrobe, Bench, Desk and bookcase[4] |
References
edit- ^ a b "Bench". collections.mfa.org. Retrieved September 8, 2020.
- ^ Gray, Channing. "Lincoln furniture maker Hank Gilpin builds his masterpieces with centuries-old techniques (+video)". providencejournal.com. Retrieved September 8, 2020.
- ^ a b "Hank Gilpin". Gallery NAGA. Retrieved September 8, 2020.
- ^ "Results – Advanced Search Objects – Museum of Fine Arts, Boston". collections.mfa.org. Retrieved September 8, 2020.
- ^ Writer, Channing Gray Journal Arts. "Lincoln furniture maker Hank Gilpin builds his masterpieces with centuries-old techniques (+video)". ProvidenceJournal.com. Retrieved March 11, 2018.
- ^ McQuaid, Cate (October 21, 2009). "Gilpin exhibit a wood lover's paradise". Boston Globe. Retrieved March 11, 2018.
- ^ "Stool". Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. May 17, 2017. Retrieved March 11, 2018.
- ^ "Desk and bookcase". Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. December 3, 2017. Retrieved March 11, 2018.
- ^ "Bench". Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. December 20, 2017. Retrieved March 11, 2018.
- ^ Chazan, Joseph A.; Grinnell, Nancy (October 14, 2016). "Hank Gilpin". NetWorks Rhode Island. NetWorks project. Retrieved September 8, 2020.
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