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Michael Gustavson is a graduate of San
Jose State University having received his M.F.A. in
1977. He has been a professional artist for the past 27
years. His works are collected throughout the world as
well as by many large corporations. The glazes he uses
are very textural and appeal to the senses causing the
viewer to want to touch the work. In his wall pieces it
becomes apparent that Michael is creating glaze
paintings. His techniques create a painterly effect. The
fragmented wall pieces are connected as triptychs and
diptychs by texture and composition.
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The vessels are thrown on the wheel and then altered
by hand. They seem to push in each direction from the
inside. Each vessel gives the appearance of a torso
having no head yet having a turned shoulder, a long
back, or a slight hip, all in motion with the grace of a
dancer. These works continue to change as you walk
around them, never repeating a design as you might
expect. Truly, these works are exciting to touch, look
at, and admire!
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Michael Gustavson
PO Box 763
Gualala, CA 95445
(707) 884-3197
gustavsonstudio@earthlink.net
www.gustavsonstudios.com
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