Publisher's Synopsis
Jerome and Evelyn Ackerman, award winning (MOCAD) mid-century designs from Southern California, have combined modernist craft in weaving, carving, ceramics, tapestries, hookings, and mosaic making it accessible to the middle class. Their works were celebrated for their combination of bright colours and craftsmanship, with an artisanal attention to detail. In this book, Laura Ackerman-Shaw, their daughter, who has expanded their legacy with both commercial and institutional recognition, takes the reader through her parents' unique impact on post-war design in America. By showcasing their output through Jenev Design Studio, ERA Industries, and their involvement in the prestigious California Design exhibitions from 1954 to 1976, readers can see how they translated their ideas into the varied materials of their choosing.