Nationality American Name Tom Sewell | Role Artist | |
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Born 14 December 1939 ( 1939-12-14 ) Minneapolis, Minnesota Notable work Enigma of the Mill, Dr. Saito's Office, Mirror in the Mirror, Tribute to Rubak Books Fantasy by the Sea: A Visual History of the American Venice Known for Photography, Sculpture, Film | ||
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Tom Sewell is a multi-media artist, designer, photographer, filmmaker, sculptor. He was presented "The Annual Award of Excellence" by the United Nations Society of Artists and Writers for his "Enigma of the Mill" and for his contribution to the Anti War/Peace Movement. His photography has been featured in the New York Times, Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition, Los Angeles Times, and the Wall Street Journal.
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Minneapolis
Tom Sewell was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota where he first worked as a display man for Dayton's Department Store and was mentored by Joseph Wright. He later assisted Carl Wienhart, the director of the Minneapolis Institute of Art. He created the avant garde Bottega Gallery on Hennepin Avenue where he met his mentors Marcel Duchamp and Basil Langton.
Venice, California
In the 60's Tom moved to Venice, California and began to explore art direction in television and film. In the 70's he began buying and restoring architecturally significant buildings making a major contribution to the restoration of Venice. After visiting the Soviet Union in the mid 80's (as one of the first citizen diplomats of that era), he became the publisher of "Main Magazine" a large format magazine that chronicled art, architecture and photography of the west coast.
Maui
In the 90's Sewell moved to Maui and has become one of Hawaii's pre-eminent innovative artists. In 2006 Sewell was honored with a one-man show at the Schaefer International Gallery in the Maui Arts and Cultural Center. There he presented his multi-media installation Enigma of the Mill. He also does portraits of people, most notably poet W.S. Merwin, Tom's friend, who also lives on Maui. He produces art in his studio with the help of interns and assistants. An avid swimmer, Sewell begins each day with a vigorous ocean swim.
