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Robert W. Ebendorf: The Work in Depth is a hardcover book that explores the artist's work and philosophy in depth, as seen through the collection of the Racine Art Museum (RAM). With two essays and an interview with the artist, as well as over 35 images, the publication includesimages of Ebendorf's work from RAM's collection, as well as pieces on loan from significant private collectors, Ron Porter and Joe Price. Orders are being accepted by calling the Racine Art Museum Store at 262.638.8200 or online at http://www.ramart.org/content/robert-w-ebendorf-work-depth. Wholesale quantity pricing available to qualified merchants.
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Robert W. Ebendorf:The Work in Depth
Robert W. Ebendorf:
The Work in Depth
Caroline Gore,Lena Vigna, and Bruce W. Pepich
Racine Art Museum
(above)Figure 4
Robert W. EbendorfNecklace (Twig), 1994
Twigs, 18k-gold, pearls, and steel14 1/8 x 13 1/4 x 1/2 inchesThe Porter•Price Collection
Figure 3Robert W. EbendorfBring It Together, 2000Found jar lid, glass, turquoise, china shards, ivory,copper, and tile grout4 15/16 x 2 5/8 x 5/8 inchesRacine Art Museum, PromisedGift of The Porter•Price Collection
(right)Figure 5
Robert W. EbendorfNecklace (Twig) (detail), 1994
Twigs, 18k-gold, pearls, and steel14 1/8 x 13 1/4 x 1/2 inchesThe Porter•Price Collection
(previous pages)Figure 2Robert W. EbendorfNeckpiece, 1990Wood, found paper, gold string, graphite, and copper2 3/4 x 11 5/8 x 13 3/8 inchesRacine Art Museum, Gift of the Artist in Honor of Ron Porter and Joe Price
Contents
2 Robert W. Ebendorf as Mentor: A Personal ReflectionCaroline Gore
13 The Life and Times of Robert W. Ebendorf: Jeweler and MetalsmithLena Vigna
23 A Conversation with Robert W. Ebendorf Bruce W. Pepich
34 A Selected PortfolioWorks by Robert W. Ebendorf in RAM’s Collection
40 Works by Robert W. Ebendorf in RAM’s Collection
Racine Art Museum is grateful to the following sponsors:
Platinum Sponsors Karen Johnson Boyd and William B. BoydSC Johnson Windgate Charitable Foundation
Diamond Sponsor Sam and Gene Johnson Fund
Gold Sponsors East Carolina University – School of Art & DesignHerzfeld FoundationJohnson BankRacine United Arts Fund
Silver Sponsors Cotsen Foundation for Academic ResearchElwood CorporationHelen Bader FoundationOsborne and Scekic Family FoundationW.T. Walker Group, Inc.Wisconsin Arts Board
Bronze Sponsors 88NINE Radio MilwaukeeCNH IndustrialCraft in America PBS SeriesE.C. Styberg Foundation, Inc.Educators Credit UnionIn Sink EratorMiracle on Canal StreetThe Norbell FoundationPerimeter Gallery, ChicagoReal RacineRobert W. Baird FoundationRuud Family FoundationCarol C. Saunders
Donors of Robert W. Ebendorf Works to RAM’s CollectionDale and Doug AndersonMr. and Mrs. Brent BestTeri BlondKaren Johnson BoydGail M. BrownDavid and Jacqueline CharakRobert W. Ebendorf and Aleta BraunLisa Englander and Bruce W. PepichJohn J. GrantDorothy HaasCharlotte HeilArlene Mann in Memory of Robert L. MannThe Porter•Price CollectionVeronica D. Regas Endowment Fund
First Edition
Copyright ©2014 Racine Art Museum
All rights reserved under International and Pan-American Copyright Convention. Except for legitimate excerpts customary in review or scholarly publications, no part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or information storage or retrieval systems, without written permission of the publisher.
Published in the United States by the Racine Art Museum (RAM), 441 Main Street, Racine, WI 53403.
Library of Congress Control Number: 2014938346
Proofreaders: Samantha Belles, Susan Buhler-Maki, Kelly Drumm, Lisa Englander, Elizabeth Frozena, Laura Gillespie, Laura Grayson, Casey Kniestedt, Lena Vigna, and Dave Zaleski, RAMDesigner: Jessica Z. Schafer, RAM Marketing and Publications Manager
Printed in Racine, Wisconsin by The Garvey Group
Robert W. Ebendorf: The Work in Depth is published on the occasion of the exhibition The Life and Times of Robert W. Ebendorf: Jeweler and Metalsmith organized by the Racine Art Museum, Racine, WI, and on view from July 13, 2014 through January 18, 2015.
All Photography by Tom Van Eynde, Chicago, Illinois, except where noted
Robert W.Ebendorf as
Mentor: A PersonalReflection
Caroline Gore
The Life and Timesof Robert W.
Ebendorf:Jeweler andMetalsmith
Lena Vigna
A Conversationwith Robert W.
Ebendorf
Bruce W. Pepich
Figure 27Ivy Ross and Robert W. EbendorfSelection of Neckpieces, 1991Various materials and dimensionsRacine Art MuseumSee page 43 for details
A Selected Portfolio
Works by Robert W.Ebendorf in
RAM’s Collection