Below you'll find a list of all posts from August, 2017
Pong Gaddi Leather Pong Gaddi began learning the art of leather-working as a child in the Philippines, where grade school children were taught how to make and weave baskets. Since then, his work has evolved into true hand-weaving of individually hand-cut, edge-thinned, and edge-dyed leather strips to create a seamless finish. Though Pong’s work appears very modern, there are still …
David P. Bacharach Metal Former dentist and professor of Oral Medicine and Physiology, David P. Bacharach became a full-time metal artist over three decades ago. He is the recipient of numerous awards and honors, and is also the co-author of the book “Craftspeople: In Their Own Words.” He is an ACE veteran, having exhibited at the show since its inception over …
We recently sat down with Dr. Jason Koh, one of the ACE 2017 funding recipients. Dr. Koh pursues research in stem cells, growth factors, and innovative scaffolds to treat cartilage, bone, and soft tissue injuries at the NorthShore Orthopaedic Institute. Read on to find out more about Dr. Koh’s work and what it means to be an ACE recipient. Q: …
