| Elizabeth Nealon Weistrop
1916-1999, she moved to Half Moon Bay Ca. in 1960s and lived
there till 1999.
A truly gifted artist of remarkable
sensitivity and power, Elizabeth N. Weistrop won world-wide
acclaim through many national and International awards.
A child prodigy, she commenced sculpture at the age of six and
in addition to her superb work in three dimensional sculpture,
she bcame the world's foremost sculptor of Judaic art medals.
Her works are included in the collections of numerous notables.
She created the Twelve Tribes of Israel sculptures over a period
of two full years.
Ms. Weistrop said the following regarding God's covenant with
Jacob in Genesis 48:4: We are the generation who has seen this
promise fulfilled. "As a member of this generation, I was
inspired to create the Twelve Tribes of Israel medals as tribute
to our Old Testament ancestors, the twelve sons of the first
Israelite, Jacob."
Born in Troy New York and educated at the
Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts as well as the National
Academy of Design in New York City. She moved to Half Moon Bay
California in the 1960's with her husband, raised a family,
created beautiful works of art and passed in 1999.
She has been exhibited at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts,
the National Academy of Design, Allied Artist of America,
National Sculpture Society/ Parke-Bernet Galleries, San
Francisco Art Commission, as well as the Audubon Society.
Some of this highly talented artist awards include:
Lindsey Morris Memorial Prize
Daisy Lion Memorial Award-Allied Artists
1st Prize Pen and Brush Club, New York
1st Prize Kaywoodie Corporation
1st Prize Society of Medalists
Marin County Art Association
Elizabeth Weistrop's works include contemporary, classical,
realist, human, and animal sculptures, bas-reliefs, and medals.
Her style and connection with nature and realism is omnipresent
throughout her works.
Some of her most notable commission include:
Sower of the Forest - Society of Medalist
Tribute to the Six Million - M. Frankenhuis Foundation
Alexander Graham Bell- Franklin Mint
Ann Sullivan Macy (Teacher of Helen Keller) - Franklin Mint |
