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Scott Schleh

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BIOGRAPHY

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.

 

PUBLIC COLLECTIONS

Public Collections to Display: 

American Museum of Ceramic Art, Pomona, California

 

 

 

Center for CraftCenter For Craft

 

 

AMOCA American Museum of Ceramic ArtAMOCA American Museum of Ceramic Art

 

Typical Marks

“S. Schleh” inscribed

1985
New York City Taxi Cab Sculpture
Date: 1985
Form: Sculpture
Materials: Earthenware
Method: Hand-Built
Dimensions: H. 10.67 x W. 0.25 x D. 12.4 inches
Surface Technique: Glaze
American Museum of Ceramic Art, gift of The American Ceramic Society, 2004.2.254
Photo: TMP
American Museum of Ceramic Art, gift of The American Ceramic Society, 2004.2.254
Photo: TMP
Photo: TMP

Citation: Beul, Jasmine. "The Marks Project." Last modified March 25, 2023. http://www.themarksproject.org:443/marks/schleh

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AMOCA, Center for Craft, American Museum of Ceramic Art, CfC, American Ceramic Society, ACerS