Deconstructed and Woven Lithograph "The Man & His Muse" After John Tuska

Item Details

A deconstructed and woven lithograph The Man & His Muse after John Tuska (1931 – 1998). Features a cut and deconstructed lithograph on paper which has been woven back together. It is titled and bears the Tuska Studio mark in pencil to the bottom left. The piece is mounted to a black melamine board.

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 wear and discoloration noted.

Dimensions

The work measures 18″ × 18″.

Item #

17LEX097-075