David Gilhooly
American artist (1943–2013) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
David Gilhooly RCA (also known as David James Gilhooly III) (April 15, 1943 – August 21, 2013),[1][2] was an American ceramicist, sculptor, painter, printmaker, and professor. He is best known for pioneering the Funk art movement.[3] He made a series of ceramic frogs called FrogWorld, as well as ceramic food, planets, and other creatures.[3][4]
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Born | David James Gilhooly III (1943-04-15)April 15, 1943 Auburn, California, U.S. |
Died | August 21, 2013(2013-08-21) (aged 70) Newport, Oregon, U.S. |
Alma mater | University of California, Davis |
Spouse(s) | Sheila Ann Allee (m. 1963–1982; divorce), Camille Chang (m. 1983–2013; death) |
Children | 7 |
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