Fred Eversley
1941–2025
Introduction
Frederick John Eversley (August 28, 1941 – March 14, 2025) was an American sculptor who lived in SoHo, New York, and for many years, as a Venice Beach resident, was associated with the California Light and Space movement. He is recognized for his "centripetal casting" process and for being a pioneer Black abstractionist. His parabolic resin sculptures have been exhibited in more than 200 galleries and museums worldwide.
Wikidata identifier
Q18977966
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Introduction
Frederick John Eversley is an African-American sculptor from Brooklyn, NY. He was significantly active in Venice, California, but also maintained a studio in New York City. His preferred medium was cast polyester resin, often in the form of lens-like parabolic disks of various colors. He was a part of the West Coast Light and Space movement alongside Larry Bell, Robert Irwin, and James Turrell.
Country of birth
United States
Roles
Artist, engineer, sculptor
ULAN identifier
500092410
Names
Fred Eversley, Frederick J. Eversley, Frederick John Eversley, Frederick Eversley
Information from the Getty Research Institute's Union List of Artist Names ® (ULAN), made available under the ODC Attribution License. Accessed April 1, 2025.
