Peter Voulkos Ceramic Artist

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Peter voulkos ceramic artist. In 1972 alter nearly a decade working primarily as a sculptor in metals peter voulkos returned to ceramics in the mid 1950 s he had virtually reinvented the field by introducing into clay issues and techniques previously restricted to contemporary painting and sculpture in the early 1970 s voulkos concentrated on two basic ceramic forms. At 80 ceramics legend ron nagle is still perfecting his otherworldly sculptures. 29 1924 bozeman mont died feb. Peter voulkos american ceramics artist born jan.

Voulkos freed clay from its traditional historical and technical limitations by expanding the aesthetic possibilities to include gesture and sculpturally expressive forms. The artist s influences included zen philosophy asian ceramics american jazz beat culture and abstract expressionist painting. Peter voulkos has often been dubbed the father of the american clay revolution otherwise known as the craft to art movement. Apr 26 2020 explore marilyn may s board peter voulkos on pinterest.

How a revolution in ugly design is upending conventions of beauty. Peter voulkos was a west coast sculptor known for incorporating an array of modernist influences into his ceramics practice. View peter voulkos s 648 artworks on artnet. See available design sculpture and prints and multiples for sale and learn about the artist.

Find an in depth biography exhibitions original artworks for sale the latest news and sold auction prices. Peter voulkos born panagiotis harry voulkos on 29 january 1924 in bozeman montana deceased on 16 february 2002 in bowling green ohio was an american artist of greek descent he is known for his abstract expressionistceramic sculptures which crossed the traditional divide between ceramic crafts and fine art he established the ceramics department at the los angeles county art institute. Peter voulkos 1924 2002 was a ceramist most known for his abstract expressionist sculptures. See more ideas about ceramic artists ceramic sculpture ceramic art.

16 2002 bowling green ohio helped the craft of pottery gain acceptance as an art form through his creation of ceramic works that were highly esteemed for their originality. Widely acknowledged as the progenitor of a profound transformation in american ceramics known variously as american clay revolution or the california clay movement voulkos is considered the seminal figure in the development of contemporary ceramic art in america. Ice buckets plates and stacks. Snowmass is classic peter voulkos.

Articles featuring peter voulkos. He received his bs from the montana state college bozeman and. Why the art world is embracing craft.