Photo: TMP
Photo: TMP
Photo: TMP
Photo: TMP

Bowl

USA, 1900
American Museum of Ceramic Art (AMOCA)
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Materials:
Porcelain
Form - Functional: N/A
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Glazes:
Glaze
Walter Hyleck

Walter Hyleck is known for earthenware sculptural assemblages of wheel thrown, slab and cast components as well as wheel thrown functional pottery. In the 1960s work reflected social consciousness and included installation art. Hyleck's work included monumental scale sculptures, installations and domestic scale functional pottery made for everyday use. Surface techniques evolved over his career and include, carving, use of colored Egyptian paste, and ash glaze.

When Hyleck entered graduate school he encountered Glen Nelson. Born and trained in Denmark, Nelson brought to his students at Tulane University, his Scandinavian ethics and the traditions of ceramists working in industry. Upon graduation, at an interview for a position at Berea College, Hyleck was asked a question. His answer materialized three years later when Hyleck founded the Berea College Ceramic Apprenticeship Program. Hyleck credits Nelson?s influence for preparing him to answer the interview question found and continue to develop the Program over many years.

American Museum of Ceramic Art (AMOCA)

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