He has been a professional
artist for over 27 years. His works
of art have been collected throughout the world.
Most recently works have been sold to collectors in London, England and 
Norway. You will find his art
pieces in Major Corporations such as; IBM, Kaiser Permanete, Seagate, Cranbrook
Museum, and Eastman Kodak. Private
collectors from California to New York also seek his work.
Michael’s work is very unique in that he uses the traditional process of raku and has expanded it by way of his own technique. The glazes he uses are very textural and often appeal to ones senses causing the viewers to immediately want to touch the work. This comes as no surprise to Michael as he always emphasizes surface quality and texture.
The wall pieces are glaze paintings with fragmented edges giving it both negative and positive space. The vessels are thrown on the wheel and then hand stretched to paper-thin proportions. Each vessel gives the appearance of a torso having no head but having the grace of a dancer.
Michael Gustavson is a graduate from San Jose State University receiving his Master of Fine arts degree in 1978.
……….Truly, these works of art are exciting to touch, look at and admire!|
Michael's
Sausalito/Mendocino Art Gallery
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Exhibitions
- Art Festivals and Shows
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Michael's
- Web Site
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