Max L. Lenderman fiber art

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: RITArt-0010

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Max Lenderman fiber art contains 4 pieces:

"Mysterious Landscape": Wool sculpture wall hanging, 11 x 21 feet
Untitled: Small multicolor wall hanging, 19 x 38 inches
Untitled: Goat hair wall hanging, 42 x 76 inches
Wool tapestry (attributed to Lenderman or Donald Bujnowski): 34 x 88 inches

Dates

Creation: circa 1979

Creator

Lenderman, Max L. (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open to researchers.

Biographical / Historical

Textile artist Max L. Lenderman earned a Bachelor’s degree from Indiana State University and Master of Fine Arts in ceramics and textiles from the University of Kansas. He came to RIT in 1973 to teach at the School for American Crafts. Prior to this, he was chair of the weaving department at Bowling Green State University in Ohio. Lenderman taught at RIT for 34 years and retired in 2007.

He is known for his sculptural and conceptual wall hangings. His large hanging piece Mysterious Landscape was inspired by the autumn colors of the wooded areas around campus.

Extent

3.33 Linear Feet (1 Oversize lid box, 3 Items)

Language

English

Additional Description

Overview

Max Lenderman fiber art contains 4 pieces: 2 wall hangings, 1 wool sculpture, and 1 piece attributed to Lenderman or Donald Bujnowski.

Arrangement

Fiber art pieces are stored individually.

Physical Location

C.S. North, Shelves 73, 81 (with Art on Campus collections)

Bibliography

Max Lenderman at Art on Campus, Rochester Institute of Technology
Additional description and images of artist work in View It! The Art and Architecture of RIT. By David Pankow, Becky Simmons, Houghton Wetherald. Rochester, NY: Cary Graphic Arts Press, 2004.