Morris Bear Squire is a working artist and philanthropist from Chicago Illinois who divides his time between Santa Barbara and Cambodia. His artwork is borne from an extensive history of world travel, as well as decades of practice in human psychology. His recent work that features a series of Vietnamese lacquer pieces from his studio in Southeast Asia is the culmination of Squire's social integrity, which he continues to nurture through escapades to the Orient and beyond.
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Mr. Squire has been an ardent supporter and actively involved with the UCSB Hillel for the past 30 years. He is the founder of acclaimed international organization, Moishe Houses, and continues his philanthropic work in several different capacities through his foundation, the Morris B. Squire Foundation.