Lidya Buzio (American, born Uruguay, 1948–2014). Roofscape, 1987. Ceramic, Height: 17 3/4 in. Brooklyn Museum, Purchased with funds given by Mrs. Carl L. Selden and Caroline A.L. Pratt Fund, 1990.44. © artist or artist's estate (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 1990.44_side1_PS2.jpg)
Lidya Buzio (American, born Uruguay, 1948–2014). Roofscape, 1987. Ceramic, Height: 17 3/4 in. Brooklyn Museum, Purchased with funds given by Mrs. Carl L. Selden and Caroline A.L. Pratt Fund, 1990.44. © artist or artist's estate (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 1990.44_side2_PS2.jpg)
Roofscape
Lidya Buzio
Contemporary Art
For Lydia Buzio the forms of traditional vessels are the starting point for an untraditional treatment that employs contemporary aesthetics and techniques. After the basic shape is selected, the artist draws urban scenes, frequently based on New York cityscapes, on the unfired clay. Each vessel is a work in progress as the artist reevaluates the results and develops the piece by adding color and detail with pigmented slips. She burnishes the surface carefully before firing and then waxes it lightly.
MEDIUM
Ceramic
DATES
1987
DIMENSIONS
Height: 17 3/4 in.
Diameter: 14 1/2 in. (show scale)
COLLECTIONS
Contemporary Art
ACCESSION NUMBER
1990.44
CREDIT LINE
Purchased with funds given by Mrs. Carl L. Selden and Caroline A.L. Pratt Fund
MUSEUM LOCATION
This item is not on view
CAPTION
Lidya Buzio (American, born Uruguay, 1948–2014). Roofscape, 1987. Ceramic, Height: 17 3/4 in. Brooklyn Museum, Purchased with funds given by Mrs. Carl L. Selden and Caroline A.L. Pratt Fund, 1990.44. © artist or artist's estate (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 1990.44_side1_PS2.jpg)
IMAGE
profile, side 1, 1990.44_side1_PS2.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 2007
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