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Michael Gustavson

Ceramics, sculptural raku
831.454.6531
5879 Fullen Rd., Murphys

Facebook: michaelgustavsonart
Instagram: @gustavsonstudio
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Ceramic Sculpture
Returning Memory
Michael Gustavson sculpting
Artist Statement 
Clay has been an art form that man has used since the beginning of time.  Every culture that has been discovered through archeology has historic record of uses for clay.  From utilitarian to sculpture this ancient historical record has always intrigued me.  Since my discovery of clay I have been learning and exploring the many different qualities of clay.
 
As you look at my works you will note I use many different techniques to manipulate clay to express my personal aesthetic views. Clay itself has a lot to do with my aesthetic viewpoint.
 
The last 45 years I have used forms that I create, whether vessel or wall slabs, as a vehicle to express myself as a painter using glaze as my paint.  My most recent works are a series of large hand built tectonic and monolithic forms.  With these forms I will continue to explore and express the language of clay.  As is the case with most artists, the analyzing and verbalizing of their works is really not the statement, the statement truly is the work itself.”

Ceramic Sculpture
Another Perspective
Sculpture of EinsteinAlbert Watching Jackson Paint

Ceramic Sculpture Ceramic Sculpture
Evening Breeze
Ceramic Sculpture King Tide
Simple Beauty
Map to Gustavson house

The mission of the Calaveras County Arts Council is to build a united community by awakening, supporting, and nourishing the arts. 


Gallery Hours

Monday - Thursday: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Friday and Saturday by appointment only
Email goldrusharts18@gmail.com for an appointment or call 209/754-1774 (message)
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Address/Telephone/Email

PO Box 250​
​22 North Main St.,
San Andreas, CA  95249
209.754.1774
goldrusharts18@gmail.com
The Calaveras County Arts Council is a private non-profit 501(c)(3) public benefit corporation.  Founded in 1981, our purpose is to coordinate excellence in the presenting and promotion of the visual and performing arts of all cultures for artists, residents and visitors.  Our staff is comprised of an executive director, a consultant grant writer, and a part-time assistant under the direction of an 11-member volunteer Board of Directors.  FIN 94-2779793
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