John Tuska Abstract Cast Paper Reliefs "4 Squares"

Item Details

John Tuska (Lexington, Kentucky; 1931 – 1998)
4 Squares, late 20th cetury
Three cast paper reliefs embellished with graphite and colored pencil
Signed piece is signed “Tuska” to the lower right
Single piece is titled “4☐” 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, minor corner loss and small pinhole perforations to corners due to previous display; negligible scratches throughout the compositions.

Dimensions

- measures the larger piece 4 Squares; measures smaller pieces 8.25" W x 10" H.

Item #

18DCC341-328