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Thomas Hucker

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

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

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Thomas Hucker." American Craft Council. Accessed August 22, 2020.
  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.
  9. ^ "Parks And Recreation Watch: Season 6 Finale - Moving Up". CINEMABLEND. 2014-04-25. Retrieved 2020-08-23.


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