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EvAngelos Frudakis:
A Sculptor's Life of Learning
by Jodie Shull
I can teach technique," said EvAngelos Frudakis, but I can't make you an artist." Sculpture students who entered the Frudakis Academy of the Fine Arts in Philadelphia remembered these words. Hard work, discipline, and dedicated practice lay ahead. Those seeking to become sculptors must first master the fundamentals of the craft, including correct anatomy, balance, rhythm, and proportion. Frudakis taught that excellence does not come easily, but with the passion he felt for sculpture, he convinced his students that excellence is worth the effort. . . .
. . . The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, the oldest art museum and art school in America, celebrated 200 years of operation in 2005. Founded during Thomas Jefferson's second term as president, the Academy reflects the rich history of American art from its beginnings. From William Rush (1756-1833), one of America's earliest sculptors and a founding member of the Academy, to Isamu Noguchi (1904-1988), most of the famous names in the annals of American art have studied, taught, or exhibited at the Pennsylvania Academy. |
