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richard wilfred yelle
Contemporary
Contemporary

richard wilfred yelle

Born 1951

Richard Wilfred Yelle: A Legacy Forged in Glass and Innovation Born in Attleboro, Massachusetts, on July 22, 1951, Richard Wilfred Yelle’s artistic journey is inextricably linked to the transformative power of glass. From his foundational studies at the Massachusetts College of Art & Design (BFA, 1974) and the Rhode Island School of Design (MFA, 1976), where he honed his craft under the tutelage of Dale Chihuly, Yelle has consistently pushed the boundaries of contemporary glass art. His career, spanning nearly five decades, is marked by a dedication to experimentation, collaborative spirit,…

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A chart of richard wilfred yelle's corpus mapped not by date but by subject. Spokes are what they painted; rings are when; and the threads between stars reveal the patrons and places that secretly connect them.

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Rings — Career Period

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