Thomas Hucker

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Thomas Hucker (born 1955) is an American artist working in furniture.

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Early years

Hucker 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

Hucker 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

Awards and recognition

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References

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  2. "[THOMAS HUCKER https://www.gallerynaga.com/artists-list/thomas-hucker]." Gallery NAGA. Accessed August 22, 2020.
  3. "[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.
  4. "[Thomas Hucker – Furniture Designer https://finefurnituremaker.com/news-blog/thomas-hucker-furniture-designer]." May 22, 2013. Accessed August 22, 2020.
  5. Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum. "Thomas Hucker". Smithsonian Institution. Retrieved 24 August 2020.
  6. Bench by Thomas Hucker at the MFA. Accessed August 24, 2020.
  7. Shield Back Chair by Thomas Hucker at the MFA. Accessed August 24, 2020.
  8. MFA's acquisition report including Shield Back Chair by Thomas Hucker at the MFA. Accessed August 24, 2020.
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