John Tuska Abstract Cast Paper Reliefs "Torso: I" and "Torso: VI"

Item Details

John Tuska (Lexington, Kentucky; 1931- 1998)
Torso: I; Torso: VI, late 20th century
Two cast paper reliefs embellished with graphite
Pieces are signed “Tuska” to the lower right
Pieces are titled to the lower left

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

- negligible edge wear and small pinhole perforations and minor areas of loss to corners from previous display; negligible scratches and minor warping throughout compositions.

Dimensions

- measures a single piece; both pieces share simal measurements.

Item #

18DCC341-325