Mid-century 1967 John Tuska (Lexington, Kentucky; 1931- 1998) stoneware wall hanging plaque, undulated design, earthy glaze in shades of green, gray, yellow, and black, presented with removable wire hanging attachment, provenance: from the artist’s estate, signed and dated on the verso.
Other works of Tuska are listed in my shop, including two other matching wall plates.

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.

In very good vintage condition with minimal wear, minor stress cracking due to firing process, minuscule chips.
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Measures approx. 12.5" x 12" x 2"D