John Tuska Clay Sculpture "Mark Joost"

Item Details

A clay sculpture of Mark Joost by listed artist John Tuska (American, 1931-1998), created during 1972. This clay sculpture depicts an elongated bust of a man with subtle texture throughout. The piece is signed in the clay with the title and date along the back left side.

Tuska was a Kentucky-based artist, born in Yukon, Pennsylvania and 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

Some light wear noted.

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Item #

17LEX097-049