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Paul Volckening Abstract Expressionist Pottery Vase 1970's

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Mid 20th century hand-thrown pot by Paul Volckening. Abstract Expressionist Potter. California, 1970's. PAUL VOLCKENING: 1928Born Minneola, New York 2016Died Santa Fe, New Mexico EDUCATION 1951First pottery class, The College of Arts and Crafts, Oakland, California 1953-1955MA Mills College, Oakland, California APPRENTICESHIPS & RESIDENCIES 1951,1951-1954,1955Residencies, Archie Bray Foundation for the Ceramic Arts, Helena, Montana 1958-1959Fulbright Grant, Arabia Pottery Factory, Helsinki, Finland PRIMARY WORK EXPERIENCE 1954-1960Teacher, California Adult Education Program, Berkeley, California 1954-1960Teacher, Recreation Programs Studios One and Two, Oakland, California 1960sArt Department, New Mexico Highlands University, Las Vegas, New Mexico Paul Volckening is known for a wide range of often large-scale domestic objects. Pieces are wheel-thrown and typically glazed one color or multicolored in an abstract expressionist style. Volckening studied with Tony Prieto at Mills College. SOURCE: The Marks Project
  • Creator:
    Paul Volckening (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5 in (12.7 cm)Diameter: 5.63 in (14.31 cm)
  • Style:
    Brutalist (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1970's
  • Condition:
    Excellent original condition.450.
  • Seller Location:
    Fulton, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5539236816292

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