John Mason (1927-2019) was an important figure in American sculpture, particularly that of the West Coast. Born in Madrid, Nebraska in 1927 and raised in Fallon, Nevada, Mason moved to Los Angeles in 1949 at the age of 22.
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He first enrolled at the Los Angeles Art Institute (now Otis) and then studied with Susan Peterson at the Chouinard Art Institute. In 1954, the Los Angeles Art Institute hired Peter Voulkos to head the ceramics department. Mason worked with Voulkos and others in the ceramics studios at night, and worked independently during the day.
By 1957, Mason and Voulkos moved to a new studio that they shared on Glendale Blvd.
During the period of 1957-1965, Mason focused on exploring the physical properties of clayits possibilities as well as its limitations as a medium. He constantly experimented with his materials plasticity, pushing clay to its technical limits and developing innovative firing techniques.
The artist then diversified his output, producing tall