Harris Strong was born in Waukesha, Wisconsin, in 1920. His aunt owned a greeting card company, and that influenced him to become an artist. He also had a strong scientific bent, so he was meticulous about the engineering of his tiles, which featured many innovations, when competitors were creating pie plates, in his dismissive works. During World War II, Strong was a cryptographer, working directly under General Douglas MacArthur. Afterward, he studied ceramics and the chemistry of ceramic glazes at North Carolina State University. Then he worked in Brooklyn, New York, at Kelby Pottery. Later, his own business took off. Strong had showrooms in Chicago, New York and Tokyo. He created a 30' long free-standing ceramic tile mural for the Waldorf-Astoria in New York City, which remains in place. One friend says he was the first to ever show art at a home furnishings show. He loved and sang Gilbert and Sullivan, collected stamps and played bridge. In 1970, Strong relocated to Trenton, Maine, but after a fire destroyed his glazes developed over 20 years, he shifted his focus to prints, serigraphs, woodcuts, etchings, engravings, collage and paintings. Strong died in 2006.
Modernist Studio Ceramic Tile Art by Irina Lorin
By Gills Lorin
Located in Buffalo, NY
Framed mid-20th century Irina Lorin Signed ceramic art tile of figure, consisting of three framed tiles, mid-20th century. 3 tiles measuring 8" x 11" retai...
Ceramic, Grasscloth, Wood
Rare Harris Strong Mirror/ shelf with attached lamp, stylized art tile woman
By Harris Strong
Located in Buffalo, NY
Extremely rare and unusual Harris Strong wall mirror / shelf with original attached lamp.Stylized ceramic Art Deco woman figure mounted to walnut frame.Unable to find another example...
Ceramic, Glass, Walnut
Juan Quevedo original muliti media contemporary cubist painting c.2003
By Juan Quezada Junior
Located in Buffalo, NY
This unique and stunning artwork by Juan Quevedo is a masterpiece of contemporary art that embodies the essence of Cubism. The painting, titled "Adoracion...
Glass, Paint, Paper
Modern abstract HARRIS STRONG 6 TILE PLAQUE FRAMED with original label on back
By Harris Strong
Located in Buffalo, NY
Modern abstract HARRIS STRONG 6 TILE PLAQUE FRAMED with original label on back.. Unusual subject,, depicting abstract, brutalist animals. Amazing colors,Wood frame with aluminum..
Aluminum
David Holleman 1960's Mosaic Wall Art... Classic Modernist
By David Holleman
Located in Buffalo, NY
David Holleman mosaic wall art, circa early 1960s. It measures 22" wide and has animal motifs and abstracted figures./ faces . Some of the tile work...
Ceramic
Abstract Modernist Wood Inlay / Wooden Marquetry Figure Wall Plaque
Located in Buffalo, NY
Abstract Modernist Wood Inlay / Marquetry Figure wall plaque. Hand executed..Art Deco , African influenced.Several mixed species of exotic woods.
Wood
1970s Modernist Tile Art by Irina Lorin - a Pair
Located in Sarasota, FL
A pair of modernist studio ceramic tile art paintings by listed artist Irina Lorin. The outlined figures of a man and woman dance in front of bold colored ...
Ceramic, Wood
Harris G. Strong Twelve Ceramic Tile Modernist Woman's Portrait
By Harris Strong
Located in New Windsor, NY
Large twelve tile modernist ceramic tile female portrait. Circa 1960. Signed on reverse with the Harris Strong paper label, Hand Fired Hand Painted Ceramic Tiles by Harris G. Strong....
Ceramic, Wood
Harris G. Strong Ceramic MCM Female Figures Mosaic Tile Art Plaque 16"
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century modern ceramic tile art by Harris G. Strong - depicts three female figures formed through four stained glass mosaic style tiles. Wood frame. Harris G. Strong was born Ju...
Ceramic
Pair of Mid Century Studio Ceramic Tile Art by Irina Lorin Signed & Framed
Located in San Diego, CA
pair of Framed mid-20th century Irina Lorin Signed ceramic wall art tile of Asian figures, consisting of three framed tiles, mid-20th century original wood...
Ceramic
Vintage Andre Mid Century Modernist Abstract Music Instrument Tile Wall Art Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair Vintage Andre Mid Century Modernist Abstract Music Instrument Tile Wall Art. Item features mosaic tile, pained clarinet and violin/cello, mounted on laminate surface with wood b...
Formica
Boleslaw Danikowski, Ceramic Relief of Abstract King and Queen, France, C. 1970
By Boleslaw Danikowski
Located in New York, NY
Intricately sculpted, this panel depicts a stylized king and queen in low relief. Son of Polish farmers in Northern France, he was apprenticed after the war to a potter's workshop wh...
Stoneware
