William Edmondson: the Hand and the Spirit November 16, 2008

Crafted by a skilled hand, Edmondson's sculptures are a testament to one man's ability to transform observation and imagination into objects that continue to inspire viewers today. William Edmondson stands among the most important self-taught artists of the past century. As the first African-American artist to receive a solo exhibition at New York's Museum of Modern Art (1937), Edmondson claims a national place in the history of American Art.