John Tuska Cast Paper Reliefs

Item Details

John Tuska (Lexington, Kentucky; 1931- 1998)
Untitled, late 20th century
Three cast paper reliefs embellished with colored pencil or watercolor paint
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

- wear to edges of papers; heavy billow to papers due to casting process; residue present to verso of pieces; minor tears along edges of papers; slight surface wear present to pieces.

Dimensions

- measures largest piece; smaller pieces measure 13.75" W x 17.75" H x .001" D.

Item #

18DCC341-333