John Tuska Decorative Stoneware Plate
Item Details
A decorative stoneware plate by artist John Tuska (Lexington, Kentucky; 1931 -1998), late 20th century. This piece features a slab formed plate with a mid century modern style motif to the center. The artist’s signature is present to the underside.
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
| Brand | John Tuska (Lexington, Kentucky; 1931-1998) |
| Materials | Stoneware |
| Signature | Signed to the underside |
Condition
- dust and accretions present to plate.
Dimensions
Item #
18DCC341-101-001
