Author: Mason, John
Alternate names: Mason, John, 1927-2019; Mason, John, 1927-; Mason, John (American sculptor, 1927-2019); John Mason American ceramic artist; John Mason American artist born, 1927; Alva John Henry Jr.
Born: 1927
Died: 2019
Bio: John Mason (March 30, 1927 – January 20, 2019) was an American artist who did experimental work with ceramics.[1] Mason's work focused on exploring the physical properties of clay and its "extreme plasticity".[2] One of a group of artists who had studied under the pioneering ceramicist Peter Voulkos, he created wall reliefs and expressionistic sculptures, often on a monumental scale.[1][3] -Wikipedia