James Carpenter (artist)
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James Carpenter is an American light artist, and architect.
He graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design
with a BFA in sculpture in 1972. He studied with Dale Chihuly
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He works at James Carpenter Design Associates.
He graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design
Rhode Island School of Design
Rhode Island School of Design is a fine arts and design college located in Providence, Rhode Island. It was founded in 1877. Located at the base of College Hill, the RISD campus is contiguous with the Brown University campus. The two institutions share social, academic, and community resources and...
with a BFA in sculpture in 1972. He studied with Dale Chihuly
Dale Chihuly
Dale Chihuly is an American glass sculptor and entrepreneur.-Biography:Chihuly graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in Tacoma, Washington. He enrolled at the College of the Puget Sound in 1959...
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He works at James Carpenter Design Associates.
Awards
- 2004 MacArthur Fellows ProgramMacArthur Fellows ProgramThe MacArthur Fellows Program or MacArthur Fellowship is an award given by the John D. and Catherine T...
- 2009 The Daylight and Building Component AwardThe Daylight and Building Component AwardThe Daylight and Building Component Award is presented annually to an individual or group of individuals who have contributed significantly to the technical, social, artistic or design-related understanding of daylight. Previous awardees include architects, scientists, artists and building...
, by the Villum and Velux Foundation's - 1991 Institute Honor Award, American Institute of ArchitectsAmerican Institute of ArchitectsThe American Institute of Architects is a professional organization for architects in the United States. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., the AIA offers education, government advocacy, community redevelopment, and public outreach to support the architecture profession and improve its public image...
Works
- James Carpenter: environmental refractions, Authors Sandro Marpillero, James Carpenter, Kenneth Frampton, Princeton Architectural Press, 2006, ISBN 9781568986081