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Jim Melchert
American artist (1930–2023)
Jim Melchert | |
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| Born | James Frederick Melchert (1930-12-02)December 2, 1930 New Bremen, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | June 1, 2023(2023-06-01) (aged 92) Oakland, California, U.S. |
| Education | Princeton University, University of Chicago, University of California, Berkeley |
| Known for | Ceramics, fine art |
| Movement | Funk art |
| Spouse | Mary Ann Hostetler |
| Children | 3 |
Jim Melchert (néJames Frederick Melchert; December 2, 1930 – June 1, 2023)[1] was an American visual artist, arts administer, and professor.
He is known for his ceramics and sculptures. Melchert was part of the Funk art movement.[2]
Early life and education
James Frederick Melchert was born on December 2, 1930, in New Breman, Ohio.[3] His parents were Hulda Egli and Rev.
John Carl Melchert, and he had two older brothers.[3] He graduated in 1948 from Mansfield High School in Mansfield, Ohio.[4]