Jennings Tofel: A Sculptor and Painter of Social Witness Jennings Tofel (originally Idel Taflewicz), a name perhaps less familiar than many of his contemporaries, nevertheless stands as a significant figure in 20th-century American art. Born in Tomaszów Mazowiecki, Poland, in 1891, and immigrating to New York City with his family in 1905, Tofel’s life was shaped by displacement, hardship, and a profound engagement with the social realities of his time. His artistic journey, spanning decades and continents, reveals a persistent exploration of themes like labor, migration, and the complexities…