A IL E E N O S B O R N W E B B A W A R D S
Congratulations !
On the following pages, American Craft recognizes the n recipients
of the Aileen Osborn Webb Awards for 2008. Named for the founder
of the American Craft Council, the awards honor those who have
demonstrated outstanding artistic achievement, leadership and service
in the craft field. The Gold Medal, for consummate craftsmanship,
was presented to Paul Soldner.
Seven individuals were inducted into the College of Fellows. Since
1974, the Council has bestowed the title of Fellow on 254 artists, nomi-
nated and elected by a committee of their peers. Those elected have
demonstrated extraordinary artistic ability and must have worked at
least 25 years in the discipline or career for which they are being recog-
nized (nonartiSts may be named Honorary Fellows).
In addition, an Award of Distinction for Contributions to the Field
of Craft recognizes an individual, organization, institution or corpora-
tion that has made significant contributions to the field with a minimum
of 25 years service, and the Award for Philanthropy honors exceptional
support of or contribution to the American Craft Council. We extend
our gratitude and appreciation to the 2008 honorées. The 2009 awards
will be featured in the December/January issue.
Below left:
Paul Soldner
P in k V essel,
1979,
thrown, altered clay,
slips, stains, oxides
{h. 8 in, w. 10 in, d. 5 in}.
Below right:
Paul Soldner
P ed esta l P iece,
1989,
thrown, altered raku,
copper slip {h. 28*/2 in,
w. 47 in, d. 8 in}.
Opposite:
Paul Soldner
W a ll P iece,
1979,
thrown, altered raku,
salt-fired, stencils
{h.
22
in, w. 20% in}.
058 american craft oct/novo9
Pedestal Piece/caWecûon
of Scripps College.
