General Society Artisan Lecture Series Resumes in 2015 with Master Restorer and Sculptor Thomas Donahue

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The General Society Artisan Lecture Series continues on Tuesday, January 13th at 6:30PM in the General Society Library at 20 West 44th Street, New York City, when Master Sculptor Restorer and Art Director, Thomas Donahue will describe his process for restoring historic sculptures and interiors, and his sculptural commissions.

Thomas Donahue is a classically trained artist who began his formal studies under the auspices of an Excellency Scholarship from New York’s prestigious Pratt Institute. Trained under the formality of the Atelier System, he exercises his talents throughout a spectrum of three-dimensional disciplines – from canvas to bronze sculpture to architectural designs.  Early collaborations with the highly regarded Hoheb Studios have realized works of arts for a renowned roster of artists including Willem De Kooning and Jasper Johns.           

Mr. Donahue’s particular interest is in historic preservation and architectural design.  For thirty-four years he has been a source for interior designers and called upon by prominent museums, auction houses and galleries for his expertise.  He curates a vast collection of early 19^th Century plaster molds and under his direction restorations of historic interiors have been carefully researched and impeccable executed. His studio has been featured in House Beautiful, Elle Décor, Martha Stewart and many other publications.

He has had a diverse group of creative commissions including participating in the American Team entrusted to the restoration of the Statue of Liberty’s face. He was also commissioned by Tiffany to design four Holiday seasons of windows for its Fifth Avenue flagship.  Recently, as a private commission, he executed a 16 foot allegorical figure in stone and bronze in Michigan.

The Lectures start at 6:30 P.M. in The General Society Library, 20 West 44th Street (Between 5th and 6th Avenues), Manhattan and will be followed by a reception. Advance registration is recommended: $15 – General admission; $10 – General Society members and Senior Citizens, $5 – Students. To register please contact the General Society at: 212.840.1840, ext 2 or e-mail: [email protected]

This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the City Council. The following sponsors also provide generous support: The Macquesten Companies; Peter Pennoyer Architects; and Bauer and Dean Publishers.