Peter VandenBerge (b.1935) ceramic sculpture, "Baliman". Fired clay, stains, slips and glazes. Image of a car incised base verso. Dimensions: 39"h x 16" x 15". Peter VandenBerge is known for larger-than-life elongated busts and figures. The rough surfaces are often carved, dug into, scraped and painted with underglaze and stains applied with brushes, sponges, and knives. VandenBerg began developing these iconic sculptures while teaching at Alfred University (1975). They evolved from earlier vegetable forms, the first of these were containers for food which gradually took on human features. Initially, he built these forms by stacking wheel-thrown and manipulated cylinders. Eventually, he built the figures using coils which allowed for more careful detailing. The portrait busts often carry an unusual object on their heads, including houses, cars, boats, numerous different animals or simply a hat. Peter VandenBerge settled in California after moving to the United States from the Netherlands in 1954. While at Sacramento State College he became aware of the work of Robert Arneson and transferred to the University of California at Davis to work with Arneson. VandenBerge worked with Arneson to develop the non-explosive, noncracking whiteware clay that he, Arneson, and others used in making much of what is known as Funk Ceramics. This oversized lot does not economically ship through our customary parcel carriers. You may pick it up at the Annex by arranging an appointment by emailing shipping@annexauctions.com or calling (916)-642-5193. You may also arrange any shipper of your choosing. We recommend (within CA) Delbert McCrea: 831-566-6088 or (national delivery) CCC Transport: corlancartage@gmail.com or (920) 450-5027. Overall good condition. Please see photos.