John Tuska Mixed Media Sculpture

Item Details

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John Tuska (Lexington, Kentucky; 1931 – 1998)
Untitled, late 20th century
Fiberglass and plaster sculpture
Unsigned

A fiberglass and plaster sculpture by artist John Tuska (Lexington, Kentucky; 1931 – 1998). This work features a standing female nude with her arms crossed. It is unsigned.

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.

Provenance
From the artist’s estate

Condition

- sticky residue, dust, and fiberglass present to the surface of the composition; small chunk missing the the left foot; surface abrasions present; glue and mounting holes present to the bottom of the feet.

Dimensions

Item #

18DCC341-005