Claude Horan Hawaiian Sculpture Brutalist Thrown Signed 12"

Description

This striking clay sculpture the human form in exquisite detail. This piece was thrown and paddled. The craftsmanship is superb, … more This striking clay sculpture the human form in exquisite detail. This piece was thrown and paddled. The craftsmanship is superb, with every curve and torso meticulously crafted. It is signed, "Horan Hawaii" attesting to it's authenticity. This sculpture came from an estate in the Santa Cruz Mountains it was part of a collection that included Joseph Hysong, Toshiko Takaezo, others signed Aoki

CLAUDE Horan (1922-2014) was a professor emeritus of art at University of Hawai‘i—Manoa, where he taught from 1947 to his retirement in 1978. He is the recipient of the 2004 Koa Outstanding Achievement Award, presented by Kapiolani Community College to visual artists and individuals connected to the arts for dedication to and advancement of the arts in Hawai‘i. hE WAS ALSO A TEACHER AND FRIEND TO MANY GREAT hAWAIIAN ARTISTS SUCH AS Toshiko Takaezu, AND JOSEPH HYSONG


Measurements: 20"H x 12" x 8"

Weight: 21 lb
Origin: U.S.A

Age: 2006 less