Eric Abraham

Biography to Display:

1936 Born Harlem, New York

2013 Died Lucas, Kansas

EDUCATION

1963 BFA Painting, Columbia University, New York, New York

1969 MFA Ceramics, University of Nebraska Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska

PRIMARY WORK EXPERIENCE

—United States Air Force

1970's Faculty, Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas

1971—Faculty, Summer, VailWorkshop for Art and Critical Studies, Vail, Colorado

1983-1999 Studio Artist, Denver, Colorado

1999-2004 Studio Artist, Wabaunsee, Kansas

2004-2013 Flying Pig Studio and Gallery, Lucas, Kansas

BIOGRAPHY

Eric Abraham is known for hand-built porcelain vessels and wall-hung multi-layered porcelain forms. Across both bodies of work, Abraham sculpts stylized narratives with at least one miniature mythical animal, most frequently, a flying horse, pig, or fish.

Subject matter is often autobiographical. Surface techniques include underglaze, oxide brushwork, and luster glazes. Abraham focuses on color and purchased ready-mixed glazes and a white porcelain clay body.

In 1971 Abraham helped to start SummerVail Workshop for Art and Critical Studies along with Randy Milhoan, Jim Cotter, Dan Telleen.[1]

[1] https://www.vaildaily.com/news/artist-eric-abraham-returns-to-vail/ 01/21/20 19 4:07PM.

PUBLIC COLLECTIONS

Public Collections to Display:

Brunnier Art Museum, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa

BIBLIOGRAPHY

Bibliography to Display:

“Eric Abraham, World Famous Artist: Where we Discuss the Purpose of Art, Today." Interview by Terry Talty. unsafeART.com/ Limitless Idea Project, January 27, 2011..

Artist's Studio: Flying Pig Studio and Gallery

Typical Marks

"EA" with a star and the production date edged into the clay.