Gerhardt Knodel

Gerhardt Knodel
Born
Gerhardt Gunther Knodel

1940 (age 83–84)
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
EducationUniversity of California, Los Angeles, California State University, Long Beach
Occupation(s)Textile and fiber artist, installation artist, academic administrator, educator
Websitegknodel.com

Gerhardt Gunther Knodel (born 1940),[1] is an American contemporary textile artist, academic administrator, and educator.[2] He was the head of the fiber arts department at Cranbrook Academy of Art from 1970 to 1997, and also served as the school director from 1997 to 2007.[3] In 2016, he was named a fellow of the American Craft Council (ACC).[4]

  1. ^ Diverse Directions: the Fiber Arts: October 13-November 17, 1978, Museum of Art, Washington State University, Pullman : December 17, 1978-January 28, 1979, the Henry Gallery, University of Washington, Seattle. Washington State University Press. 1978. p. 26.
  2. ^ Thomas, Jack (2023-04-14). "Artist Gerhardt Knodel Shares a Glimpse of His Newest Project". Hour Detroit Magazine. Retrieved 2024-01-11.
  3. ^ Halper, Vicki; Douglas, Diane (2009-05-15). Choosing Craft: The Artist's Viewpoint. University of North Carolina Press. p. 69. ISBN 978-0-8078-8992-3.
  4. ^ "Masters: Gerhardt Knodel". American Craft Council (ACC). Retrieved 2024-01-12.