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1922 Detroit - 2008. Known for: Sculpture.
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Edward Chesney. American Sculptor. September 27, 1922- April 15, 2008 . Born in Detroit, Michigan to Polish immigrants, sculptor Edward Chesney worked in wood, stone and bronze for more than half a... Read full biography
Edward Chesney. American Sculptor. September 27, 1922- April 15, 2008 . Born in Detroit, Michigan to Polish immigrants, sculptor Edward Chesney worked in wood, stone and bronze for more than half a century. He discovered his love for art early on. As a child he demonstrated a high level of drawing... Read full biography
Edward Chesney. American Sculptor. September 27, 1922- April 15, 2008 . Born in Detroit, Michigan to Polish immigrants, sculptor Edward Chesney worked in wood, stone and bronze for more than half a century. He discovered his love for art early on. As a child he demonstrated a high level of drawing ability. Much to the consternation of his parents, he used whatever surfaces were available, including his schoolbooks. His enthusiasm for drawing found legitimacy, and better materials, when he... Read full biography
Edward Chesney. American Sculptor. September 27, 1922- April 15, 2008 . Born in Detroit, Michigan to Polish immigrants, sculptor Edward Chesney worked in wood, stone and bronze for more than half a century. He discovered his love for art early on. As a child he demonstrated a high level of drawing ability. Much to the consternation of his parents, he used whatever surfaces were available, including his schoolbooks. His enthusiasm for drawing found legitimacy, and better materials, when he became the resident artist of Catholic Central High School’s paper. Also a talented singer, he studied voice there for three years. After graduation, art and music were put on hold when he volunteered for the U. S. Marine Corps during WWII. He served four... Read full biography
Edward Chesney. American Sculptor. September 27, 1922- April 15, 2008 . Born in Detroit, Michigan to Polish immigrants, sculptor Edward Chesney worked in wood, stone and bronze for more than half a century. He discovered his love for art early on. As a child he demonstrated a high level of drawing ability. Much to the consternation of his parents, he used whatever surfaces were available, including his schoolbooks. His enthusiasm for drawing found legitimacy, and better materials, when he became the resident artist of Catholic Central High School’s paper. Also a talented singer, he studied voice there for three years. After graduation, art and music were put on hold when he volunteered for the U. S. Marine Corps during WWII. He served four years in the Pacific Theatre. Returning home in 1946, he was accepted by the Meinzinger Art School in Detroit to study... Read full biography
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Edward Chesney
American Sculptor
September 27, 1922- April 15, 2008
Born in Detroit, Michigan to Polish immigrants, sculptor Edward Chesney worked in wood, stone and bronze for more than half a century.
He discovered his love for art early on. As a child he demonstrated a high level of drawing ability. Much to the consternation of his parents, he used whatever surfaces were available, including his schoolbooks. His enthusiasm for drawing found legitimacy, and better materials, when he became the resident artist of Catholic Central High School’s paper. Also a talented singer, he studied voice there for three years. After graduation, art and music were put on hold when he volunteered for the U. S. Marine Corps dur...But wait, there's more...
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