This beautiful ceramic plate, signed and dated, by ceramic artist David Toresdahl (1939-2004) is called “Sue with onlooker”. The plate dates from 1981 and follows Toresdahl’s playful and mysterious folk art style.
David Toresdahl was born in Austin, Minnesota and moved to Vancouver Island in the 1980s. Toresdahl became known for his dark comic style, and ceramic assemblages, which would travel in exhibitions throughout British Columbia and Ontario. His work can be found in both private and public collections including the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria (AGGV). The Martin Batchelor Gallery held a retrospective on David Toresdahl in July and August of 2014.
Artist: David Toresdahl (1939-2004)
Title: Sue with onlooker
Medium: Ceramic plate
Date: 1981
Size: 9 inches / 23 cm in diameter
NOTE:
The ceramic plate is signed and dated on back; it comes with small label which confirms the title. The plate is in excellent condition (see images).