John Tuska Stoneware Sculpture

Item Details

A stoneware sculpture by artist John Tuska (Lexington, Kentucky; 1931 – 1998), late 20th century. Featured is one roughly moulded figurative sculpture. The item is unsigned.

Provenance
From the artist’s estate

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.

Condition

- some dust and accretions; discoloration to material; possible repair to joints and waist; has traces of glue on it.

Dimensions

Item #

18DCC342-030-002