Original Tuska Folded Cut Paper Figural Art

Item Details

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An original John Tuska (1931 – 1998) cut paper folded figural artwork. Features a pair of male figures against an abstract scalloped ground cut into two reverse images by the fold. Both images are backed by a single black mat. The piece is signed in pencil to the bottom right.

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.Double sided and folded.

Condition

Pencil lines noted throughout.

Dimensions

Measured paper. Cutout measures 13.5″×18″.

Item #

17LEX097-095