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

New York City Taxi Cab Sculpture

USA, 1985
American Museum of Ceramic Art (AMOCA)
Date acquired:
Materials:
Earthenware
Form - Functional: N/A
Form - Sculptural:
Installation - small/intimate scale
Method:
Hand-Built
Surface Technique: N/A
Kiln Type: N/A
Glazes:
Glaze
Scott Schleh

Scott Schleh is known for earthenware ceramic sculptures. Typical subject are cars, taxis, and other modes of transportation. Decorative techniques include underglaze bright, cartoonish colors.

While most of Schleh?s pieces were stand alone, there are also examples of diorama-like work, such as: Airport (1983) depicting a bustling airport; and Burger Heaven (1984), a scene of a hamburger drive-in.

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American Museum of Ceramic Art (AMOCA)

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Last updated: April 22, 2026

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