Hardcover release – May 20, 2025 Laura Ackerman-Shaw (Author)
Jerome and Evelyn Ackerman, the prolific artist-couple were central to the development of mid-century design in Southern California. They combined modernist craft—in weaving, carving, ceramics, tapestries, hookings, and mosaics—and made it accessible to the middle class. Their works were celebrated for their combination of bright colors and craftsmanship, with an artisanal attention to detail.
Perhaps you remember our Summer 2024 cover article, by Laura Ackerman-Shaw. Laura shared of her parents coming from Detroit to Culver City in 1952. Laura’s Mother Evelyn, worked for Red Skelton at the Culver Hotel reading his fan mail while Father Jerome “Jerry”, spent the first year developing their Jenev ceramics designs.
Laura has really pulled out all the stops creating this beautiful coffee table book, displaying her parents life and their passion for art. If you love midcentury this is a good book to add to your collection.
