Photo: ISU
Photo: ISU

Platter

USA, 1970
Brunnier Art Museum, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa
Date acquired:
Materials:
Earthenware
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Glazes:
Glaze
Gary Schlappal

Gary Schlappal is known for stoneware, brightly colored earthenware, and mixed media sculptures and wall pieces. Schlappal?s ceramics have abstract carvings and glaze designs.

After graduating with a BFA in 1972, Schlappal worked in commercial illustrating and advertising before returning to school to pursue a career in ceramics. He is a recipient of a National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship.

BIBLIOGRAPHY

England, Marlene. ?Gary Schlappal.?Ceramics Monthly 49, no. 4 (Apr 2001).

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Brunnier Art Museum, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa

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