American, 1943–1987
Christopher Wilmarth was an American sculptor known for his innovative use of glass and light in his works. He is recognized for his contributions to contemporary sculpture, particularly in the realm of minimalist art. Wilmarth was born on April 12, 1943, in Los Angeles, California. He studied at the University of California, Berkeley, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1965 and later received a Master of Fine Arts degree from the University of California, Davis, in 1968. Throughout his career, Wilmarth created numerous significant works that often explored themes of perception and the interplay between space and material. His sculptures are characterized by their ethereal quality, achieved through the use of transparent and reflective materials. Wilmarth's work has been exhibited in various prestigious institutions, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. He passed away on December 2, 1987, in New York City, leaving a lasting impact on the field of contemporary sculpture.
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