1936 Born, Albania (emigrated Bronx, New York)
2019 Died, Overland Park, Kansas
EDUCATION
1961 BFA Ceramics, New York State College of Ceramics, Alfred University, Alfred, New York
1963 MFA Ceramics, New York State College of Ceramics, Alfred University, Alfred, New York
APPRENTICESHIPS & RESIDENCIES
PRIMARY WORK EXPERIENCE
1965-1968 Professor, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas
1968-2001 Professor, Kansas City Art Institute, Kansas City, Missouri
BIOGRAPHY
Victor Babu is known for creating functional pottery and vessels. Signature forms include large wheel thrown platters, and canisters. Babu often works in porcelain and relies on multiple glaze application methods to complete his work. Taking cues from both art history and his own interests, Babu often uses the surface of the clay as canvas, paining abstract or stylized imagery onto a given form. Flora and fauna appear most often in a variety of color schemes and combinations on the majority of Babu's mature work.
In addition to his personal creations, Babu was instrumental in developing the Kansas City Art institute's Ceramics Department as one of the top-tier undergraduate ceramics programs in the U.S. during the latter half of the 20th Century. Ted Randall, Babu's professor and mentor at Alfred University, was instrumental in nurturing his entry into a teaching career.
Public Collections
Daum Museum of Contemporary Art, Sedalia, Missouri
Kirkland Museum of Fine & Decorative Art, Denver, Colorado
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City, Missouri
Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art, Overland Park, Kansas
Bibliography
Babu, Victor. Remembering Beauty: The Ceramic Work of Victor Babu. Kansas City, Missouri: Kansas City Jewish Museum Foundation, 2008.
Connell, Jim. “Victor Babu.” Ceramics Monthly (June-August 2003).
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