Material Legacy: Masters of Fiber, Clay, and Glass
Adela Akers, Lewis Knauss, Judith Schaechter, Warren Seelig, and Paula Winokur
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Material Legacy: Masters of Fiber, Clay and Glass was part of a multi-venue series of exhibitions honoring Fellows of the
American Craft Council. In addition, this series of exhibitions was a major feature of the city-wide initiative Craft NOW Philadelphia, and included the participation of four organizations including The Center for Art in Wood, The Clay Studio, and the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
The ACC College of Fellows are composed of craftspeople that have made significant contributions to the field of craft in the United States, with more than 25 years of practice in their respective disciplines. The Philadelphia region has been widely recognized for its rich history and accomplishments in the field of craft, which is reflected in the number of artists who have become part of the ACC College of Fellows. These four exhibitions, the accompanying publication, and
educational programming were all designed to highlight the impact of the Philadelphia region on the national craft
landscape by featuring the work of 14 different Fellows among the four venues.
Material Legacy featured the work of Adela Akers (fiber), Lewis Knauss (fiber), Judith Schaechter (glass), Warren Seelig
(fiber/architecture), and Paula Winokur (porcelain). This collaborative project among these four institutions was also the culmination of the 100-year anniversary program at the PAA. Throughout this celebratory year, the PAA presented the work of all Philadelphia-based artists, as well as educational programming that challenged preconceived definitions of engagement and creative practice in craft and design.
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