Alice Louise Judd Simpich
Alice Louise Judd Simpich | |
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| Born | March 1, 1918 Honolulu, Hawaii |
| Died | January 21, 2006 (aged 87) Kula, Hawaii |
| Nationality | American |
| Known for | Sculpture |
Alice Louise Judd Simpich (1918–2006), also known as Awee Simpich was an American sculptor. She was born in Honolulu on March 1, 1918, and graduated from Sarah Lawrence College in 1940. Simpich is best known for her sensitive portrait busts.[1] In addition to being a sculptor, she was an active member and supporter of the Maui Humane Society.[1] Simpich died at age 87 on January 21, 2006. Her carved stone portrait bust Head of a Young Woman, ca. 1953 is installed in the John Dominis and Patches Damon Holt Gallery of the Honolulu Museum of Art.[2]
References
[edit]- Honolulu Star Bulletin, “Alice Louise Judd Simpich”, January 25, 2006.
- Papanikolas, Theresa and DeSoto Brown, Art Deco Hawai'i, Honolulu, Honolulu Museum of Art, 2014, ISBN 978-0-937426-89-0, p. 123
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