Original Tuska Ceramic Sculpture

Item Details

An original ceramic sculpture by John Tuska (1913 – 1998). The piece features a dark ground on a square slab, shaped and rounded organically with slight details near the top. There is an abstract image across part of the piece in bright lime, aqua, orange and green tones to the glaze. The piece is signed to the verso.

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 the bronze figure sculptures for the series Genesis (1969) and 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 and discoloration noted.

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Item #

17LEX097-046