John Tuska Bronze Sculpture "Illumine"

Item Details

A bronze sculpture titled Illumine by listed artist John Tuska (American; 1931-1998). Created in 1995, this work features a sculpture of an abstract figure in a crouched position rendered in overlapping metal. This piece is not signed or dated. This piece was created with a group of bronze sculpture that were placed on the facade of the College of Fine Arts, Lexington, KY, however, this specific work never made onto the facade. This piece comes from the estate of the artist son and is being sold exclusively through Everything But The House.

Tuska was a Kentucky-based artist, born in Yukon, Pennsylvania and 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

- scratches are present to the patina of the sculpture.

Dimensions

Item #

17LEX055-204