Metal Man: The Life of Victor Ries
- 2014
- 37m
Victor Ries, a consummate metal artist/craftsman died last year at nearly 106. His story takes us through early life in Germany, fleeing Nazis for Palestine in 1933, emigrating to America du... Read allVictor Ries, a consummate metal artist/craftsman died last year at nearly 106. His story takes us through early life in Germany, fleeing Nazis for Palestine in 1933, emigrating to America during the 1948 War, beginning his American career at legendary Pond Farm art school/coopera... Read allVictor Ries, a consummate metal artist/craftsman died last year at nearly 106. His story takes us through early life in Germany, fleeing Nazis for Palestine in 1933, emigrating to America during the 1948 War, beginning his American career at legendary Pond Farm art school/cooperative in Guerneville, CA, through shows at major San Francisco museums in 1950's, and throu... Read all