The passing of Robert Kulicke, the twentieth century’s most important frame designer, in December 2007 marked the end of an era. This master framer influenced many of today’s most noted period frame makers and restorers in addition to designing the metal section frame and the Plexi box. To honor Kulicke's contributions to the framing world, PFM has assembled the following three articles that explore his life and views.
20th Century Frame Innovator: Spotlight on Robert Kulicke
For the inaugural issue of PFM in 1990 Bruce Gherman interviewed Robert Kulicke and talked to him about his views on frame making and how he became the foremost frame maker in America. Read this online.
A Master's Legacy
Robert Kulicke, creator of the metal section frame and Plexi box, raised period frame restoration to new heights and enjoyed a successful career as an artist and jewelry designer. “To aim at originality directly head on is the only certain way of never arriving there,” he once said. “True originality is always a byproduct of the search for a technical-esthetic solution to a technical-esthetic problem.” This article by editor Patrick Sarver offers a retrospective of the life and career of Kulicke. Read this online.
Added commentary on A Master's Legacy
Here are more comments about Robert Kulicke that we were unable to include in the article due to space considerations. They offer further insight into the artistry and character of this prominent 20th century American frame maker.
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