John Dirks, Sculptor | Mingei International Museum

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Elegant Terns (detail), John Dirks, La Mesa, California, U.S.A., Wood. Collection, Dr. and Mrs. Page Crouch. Photo courtesy of John Dirks Estate. L50-03-001
Image: Elegant Terns (detail), John Dirks, La Mesa, California, U.S.A., Wood. Collection, Dr. and Mrs. Page Crouch. Photo courtesy of John Dirks Estate. L50-03-001
On View

Nov 11, 2006 - May 6, 2007

Location

Mingei International Museum

Curated By

Rob Sidner

An exhibition of more than 40 sculptures, wood bowls and pottery spanning four decades, was on view in the rear of the Pardee Grand Plaza Gallery in Balboa Park. These elegant architectural sculptures combined exotic woods and acrylic, frequently including the Golden Mean / Section as a design element.

The exhibition was accompanied by a mini-book, _*John Dirks, Sculptor—A Conversation*_, published by Mingei International Museum. The exhibition was named best of the year by _San Diego CityBeat_ newspaper.