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Emile Norman’s lifelong passion for art was inspired by the forms and flow of nature. Working with wood, bronze and marble as well as modern materials like epoxy resin and plastic, Norman created imaginative objects of enduring beauty and originality. This intimate film explores his life and art, his experiences as an artist in New York and his deeper connection to Big Sur. The film is also a love story between two men who were devoted both to one another and to Norman's art.
For more information visit the Emile Norman: By His Own Design film page or check local television listings.
A Visit to Emile’s
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Working with Nature
Creation of a Mural
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SF Masonic Temple
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A Closer Look
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Inventing a Technique
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In 1966, the Bank of California (now Union Bank) commissioned Norman to create a large wood-inlay mural depicting the history of San Francisco. This archival footage, filmed by Norman’s life partner Brooks Clement, shows the step-by-step creation of the work, with background music by J. S. Bach, a key inspiration for Norman throughout his life.
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