Bill's ceramic mentor at Princeton University, Toshiko Takaezu, will be celebrated by past apprentices & colleagues on June 17th which marks 100 yrs. since she was born. Here are "Three Graces", yr. 2000 cast bronzes installed outside the Hunterdon Museum where we will gather.
The biennale art exhibit runs from April 23 to Nov. 27, 2022 in Venice; the 59th International Art Exhibition with a building from each country and work from 213 artists. Bill, Alex, Nina and Leif all attended the opening and there are two pictures here of Toshiko Takaezu's inspiring work of which Bill is a foundation member.
Selling in Charlestown MA is a matter of desire it seems and happens fast sometimes. Alex and Nina sold their place with enough interest before it came on market, to earn a 5 day; one weekend, highest bids accepted on Monday sale. A day early 16 viewings took place with 2 offers. 9 Trenton St., Charlestown, MA. SOLD in two days; before the weekend and way over asking price!
Alex and Nina are beautifully finishing their row home in Charlestown, MA to sell now and...
finding a hand made wooden window box lately isn't easy. The nice cedar ones here on "Etsy", are 36" wide ($70) and came in a week with mounting cleats. "De Meyer's Woodcrafts" plants a tree for every box ordered and ships them for free. They have 2 coats house trim over primer paint and Pansies that match the front door color blue.
Bill and I have been inducted into Princeton University's "Society of the Claw" whose members have brought exceptional honor or done great service for Princeton (which has included Andrew Carnegie and Woodrow Wilson)! Founded in 1894, gold mounted authenticated tiger claws imported from India were the early keepsakes.
