John Brickels Signed 3D Raised Relief MISSION SAN JOSE Clay Art 1980s Vintage

Rare Vintage 1980s Wall Mounting 3D Raised Relief Clay Art MISSION SAN JOSE Pottery Sculpture Signed Artist John Brickels San Antonio Texas From the mid to late 1980s, and very hard to find. Made by San Antonio's John Brickels concurrently with his 3D magnum opus stoneware clay sculpture of the historic landmark architecture (which were heavily awarded & praised for his acumen & mastery of his niche). White clay mounted on black glazed red clay. Measures roughly 8" x 8" x .5" thick. Perfect condition. Sold as pictured. Brief artist synopsis from web: About John Brickels Medium: Stoneware clay Subjects: Tramp Steamers, Ghost Ships, urban and rural architecture. Style: Contemporary and nostalgic. Inspirations: Peter Voulkos, Wayne Thiebaud, Piet Mondrian, Steampunk Education: University of Akron, Akron Ohio Biography: Raised in the “Rust Belt” city of Akron Ohio, John Brickels grew up to appreciate the beauty of entropy and weatherization, especially when applied to architectu