Geraldine Lewis Amendola

1924-1995

Per a call with Lisa Simpson (former Assistant Curator/Registrar) on November 12, 1985 - Mrs. Amendola stated she was born in Kansas in 1924. She studied, graduated and taught at Kansas City Art Institute and recieved an MFA from Yale. Spent summers studying in Cranbrook, MI. Moved to New York City and supported herself as a fashion model. Went to Boston and studied with Robert Amendola, sculptor, whom she later married.