John Tuska Abstract Drawings of Color and Light Studies

Item Details

John Tuska (Lexington, Kentucky, 1931 – 1998)
Untitled, late 20th century
Pastel on paper, two conté crayon on paper, and two gouache on paper
Conté crayon works unsigned, other works signed to the lower right

Tuska was a Kentucky-based artist, born in Yukon, Pennsylvania. He is best known for his sculptures, ceramics, paper casts, inks, and watercolors. He acquired his formal education at New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University, New York. After serving in the U.S Navy, he became an educator at the University of Kentucky, which commissioned him to produce his first and last major works in ceramic Genesis (1969) and bronze Illumine (1995). His work can be found in multiple institutions including Museum of Arts and Science, Georgetown College, Krannert Art Museum, Palmer Art Museum, Pennsylvania State University and University of Kentucky Art Museum, among many others.

Condition

- smudges to various media, pinholes to corners; marks and abrasions throughout edges and margins.

Dimensions

- measures gray mat board.

Item #

ITMG382550