James Prestini
1908 - 1993
James Libero Prestini was an American sculptor, designer and woodworker.
Career
James held the post of professor of design at the University of California, Berkeley from 1956 to 1975. He was known for his art of crafting wood into thin bowls and platters, having qualities similar to that of glass or ceramics. He made over 400 sculptures throughout his career. His work is held in the collections of the Smithsonian American Art Museum, the Museum of Modern Art and the Art Institute of Chicago.
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