Manuel Neri

About

Sculptor and painter associated with the Bay Area Figurative movement. He created life-sized sculptures inspired by nature.

Before Fame

He studied art at the California College of Arts and Crafts.

Trivia

He was selected to receive the International Sculpture Center's Lifetime Achievement Award in 2006.

Family Life

He had three children with his previous wife Joan Brown, who was also a painter.

Associated With

He was a fan of Paul Cezanne.