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Issue date: 12/11/06 Section: Arts
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Some are calling him "an American Leonardo da Vinci."
Viktor Schreckengost a noted painter, potter, sculptor and designer is showing his work from the past centery.
In celebration of his centennial birthday year, Case Western Reserve University art historian Henry Adams refers to the artist and industrial designer as "an American Leonardo da Vinci." Just as versatile as his 15th Century Italian counterpart, Schreckengost is ", he also excelled in product design-everything from artificial limbs to velocipedes." Writes Adams, "Viktor had a genius for creating objects that are friendly and fun."
Schreckengost's designs span from decorative bowls like his Jazz bowl series to every day of object like chairs and pedal cars.
Collections like the one on display at the Beth K. Stocker Art Gallery at the Stocker Center on the campus of Lorain County Community College, circulate around the country.
A collection was recently displayed at the Cleveland Museum of Art, and was featured on a local arts and entertainment program called Applause.
The program was aired the local Cleveland public broadcasting channel, WVIZ.
The collection at LCCC will be on display from Nov. 25 to Jan. 12. The Stocker Art Gallery is open from 10:30 to 2:30, Monday to Friday.
For more information, please call the Stocker Art Gallery at (440) 366-4140.
Viktor Schreckengost a noted painter, potter, sculptor and designer is showing his work from the past centery.
In celebration of his centennial birthday year, Case Western Reserve University art historian Henry Adams refers to the artist and industrial designer as "an American Leonardo da Vinci." Just as versatile as his 15th Century Italian counterpart, Schreckengost is ", he also excelled in product design-everything from artificial limbs to velocipedes." Writes Adams, "Viktor had a genius for creating objects that are friendly and fun."
Schreckengost's designs span from decorative bowls like his Jazz bowl series to every day of object like chairs and pedal cars.
Collections like the one on display at the Beth K. Stocker Art Gallery at the Stocker Center on the campus of Lorain County Community College, circulate around the country.
A collection was recently displayed at the Cleveland Museum of Art, and was featured on a local arts and entertainment program called Applause.
The program was aired the local Cleveland public broadcasting channel, WVIZ.
The collection at LCCC will be on display from Nov. 25 to Jan. 12. The Stocker Art Gallery is open from 10:30 to 2:30, Monday to Friday.
For more information, please call the Stocker Art Gallery at (440) 366-4140.
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