Ken Ferguson Art
American, 1928-2004
Ken Ferguson received an M.F.A. in 1954 from Alfred University, and went on to become an influential teacher and artist in his field of pottery. From 1964 until 1996, when he was named Professor Emeritus, Ferguson was Head of the Ceramics Department at the Kansas City Art Institute. His students included Kurt Weiser, Chris Gustin, Akio Takamorri, Richard Notkin, and others.
He created high-fired stoneware and also experimented in salt-glazing. In 1981 he was named one of the 12 greatest living potters by Ceramics Monthly Magazine.
During the 1980s Ferguson had a summer home and studio in North Fork, Centennial, Wyoming.to
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Artist: Ken Ferguson
Basket with handle
By Ken Ferguson
Located in Kansas City, MO
Ken Ferguson
Basket with handle
Material: Stoneware, glaze
Year: Circa 1980
Size: 18 x 13 inches
Stamped
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"Large Hare Charger" by Ken Ferguson
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Basket
By Ken Ferguson
Located in Missouri, MO
Basket By Ken Ferguson (1928-2004)
21" x 13"
Ken Ferguson received an M.F.A. in 1954 from Alfred University, and went on to become an influential teacher and artist in his field of pottery. From 1964 until 1996, when he was named Professor Emeritus, Ferguson was Head of the Ceramics Department at the Kansas City Art Institute.
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Materials
Earthenware, Glaze
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