John Tuska Ceramic Sculpture
Item Details
John Tuska (Lexington, Kentucky; 1931 – 1998)
Untitled, late 20th century
Ceramic
Signed to the left leg
A ceramic sculpture by artist John Tuska (Lexington, Kentucky; 1931 – 1998), late 20th century. Featured is a roughly moulded seated figure perched on a wooden stand. It is signed to the verso of the left leg.
Provenance
From the artist’s estate.
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
- dust and accretions; marks to the base.
Dimensions
- includes base.
Item #
18DCC342-054