Les Miley
William Attaway is known for public mosaic murals and decorative sculptural vessels. His work features heavily carved surfaces, most often in low relief. Signature designs include full-figure male and female nudes, or ...
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- Biography
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William Attaway is known for public mosaic murals and decorative sculptural vessels. His work features heavily carved surfaces, most often in low relief. Signature designs include full-figure male and female nudes, or fish carved into clay among a variety of abstract patterns. Works are most often finished with a cool color glaze palette with warm color accents.
Until 2015, Attaway's studio was a hallmark of ?Old Venice? in Venice, California. From his 334 Sunset Avenue studio, he created numerous sculptures and mosaics that are installed across California public spaces and schools. Attaway often worked with at-risk youth through Venice Building and Clayworks. Attaway's contributions have made a significant impact on Venice, California, and its creative and economic growth.
" - Apprenticeships & Residencies
- Primary Work Experience
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1961-2001
Associate Professor of Art, University of Evansville, Evansville, Indiana
1966-2009Director and Instructor, Ceramics Workshop, New Harmony, Indiana
Other
- Public Collections
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American Museum of Ceramic Art, Pomona, California
Axner Contemporary Ceramics Collection, Oviedo, Florida
Evansville Museum of Art, History and Science, Evansville, Indiana
Swope Art Museum, Terre Haute, Indiana
- Bibliography
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Lee, Stanley H. “A Sprigging Variation.” Interview with Les Miley. Ceramics Monthly 22, no. 7 (September 1974). ceramics-monthly-sep74-cei0974d.pdf (ceramicartsnetwork.org)
- CV or Resume
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Lange, Hanna
- Website(s)
Citation: Lange, Hanna Les Miley, "The Marks Project."
Last modified April 29, 2026. https://www.themarksproject.org/artists/les-miley
Objects
Collections
American Museum of Ceramic Art (AMOCA)
Pomona, California
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American Museum of Ceramic Art (AMOCA)
Pomona, California
