Sculptor Morris Taft Thomas Profile (2016)
Art Rocks!
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Art
Place Covered: Alexandria, Rapides Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 2016-10-21
Duration: 00:06:12
Subjects: Thomas, Morris Taft | Arts | ARTISTS | Sculptors
Contributors:
- Fox-Smith, James Host
- Kendrick, Dorothy Producer
- Courtney, Bob Narrator
- Thomas, Morris Taft Interviewee
Description
This segment from the October 21, 2016, episode of the series “Art Rocks!” features producer Dorothy Kendrick’s profile of sculptor Morris Taft Thomas of Alexandria, Louisiana. He discusses: his early interest in art; working with his mentor Frank Hayden; his goal of showing movement in a static position; the inspiration for his pieces; his design process; and his portraits. Host: James Fox-Smith