Born in Wellen in Kamchatka in 1920. Krenov is revered by many designers and makers for his inspiration to bring simplicity, harmony and above all, a love of wood as a material into ones work. Having studying his work, James use of subtle details and simple forms has been instrumental in the teaching of furniture design across the globe. Simple looking is not always simply made.
“ A curve is made to be subtle, It’s not to look like a pretzel.”*
He founded the College of Redwoods woodworking program as well as Artisanry program at Boston University. He has taught in Europe, RIT, and the Redwoods. Currently he lives in Fort Bragg, CA where he retired from cabinetmaking due to vision problems.
*Oral review of Krenov History by Oscar Fitzgerald(Aug 12-13,2004)
http://www.aaa.si.edu/collections/oralhistories/transcripts/krenov04.htm
http://jameskrenov.com/furniture.htm
*Oral review of Krenov History by Oscar Fitzgerald(Aug 12-13,2004)
http://www.aaa.si.edu/collections/oralhistories/transcripts/krenov04.htm
http://jameskrenov.com/furniture.htm
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