Elijah Pierce: Barber, Virtuoso Woodcarver, Preacher

Museum
Elijah Pierce's America
Columbus Museum of Art, Ohio

Elijah Pierce, Martin Luther King Jr. and the Kennedy Brothers, 1977. Paint and glitter on carved wood.

Elijah Pierce’s America presents the exceptional work of self-taught woodcarver Elijah Pierce (1892–1984), known best for a tour-de-force volume of biblical scenes. His carvings depict remarkable narratives—religious parables, autobiographical scenes, episodes from American politics—and sometimes include figures from popular culture and sports.

Event Information
Start Date: September 27, 2020
End Date: January 10, 2021
City: Philadelphia, PA
Venue: Barnes Foundation

Elijah Pierce's America

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