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Doyle Lane
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| Born | 1925 |
| Died | 2002 (aged 76–77) |
| Education | University of Southern California |
| Occupation | Studio ceramist |
| Known for | Ceramic art |
Doyle Lane (1925–2002) was an amazing African-American artist. He was known for his unique work with clay. His art included delicate vases, ceramic sculptures, and even large clay paintings and mosaics.
Lane had his own art studio in the El Sereno area of East Los Angeles. He showed his art in important galleries like Brockman Gallery and Ankrum Gallery. These places were key centers for African-American art in Los Angeles during the mid-1900s.
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Early Life and Education
Doyle Lane was born in New Orleans. He moved to Los Angeles in the early 1950s. He studied art at Los Angeles City College and later at the University of Southern California.
When he started his career, he worked with glazes (special coatings for pottery) for a company. Later, he became a full-time studio ceramist. This meant he made his living by creating beautiful art with clay.
Big Art Projects
Doyle Lane created many large clay paintings for important places in Southern California. These were special art projects called "commissions." Here are some of the places where his art can be seen:
- California Lutheran Nursing Home and Health Center (Alhambra)
- Golden State Bank (Downey)
- Equitable Savings and Loan (Canoga Park)
- International Children's School (Los Angeles)
- Miller Robinson (Santa Fe Springs)
- Mutual Savings and Loan (Pasadena), which is now owned by the Huntington Library
- Pantry Foods (Pasadena)
His Artworks
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A pot with a unique glaze
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A clay painting by Doyle Lane
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A fish fountain made by Doyle Lane
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A mural at the Huntington Library
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A close-up of the mural at the Huntington Library
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Three "weed pots" by Doyle Lane
Art Shows and Exhibitions
Doyle Lane's art was shown in many exhibitions. An exhibition is a public display of artworks. Here are some of the shows where his work was featured:
- California Design 4, Pasadena Art Museum (1958)
- California Design 5, Pasadena Art Museum (1959)
- California Design 6, Pasadena Art Museum (1960)
- Ankrum Gallery (1967, 1968)
- Brockman Gallery (1968)
- Objects: USA (1969)
- California Black Craftsmen, Mills College Art Gallery (1970)
- Solo exhibition at Los Angeles City College Art Gallery (October 1977)
- California Design, 1930-1965: "Living in A Modern Way," Los Angeles County Museum of Art (2011-2012)
- Doyle Lane: Clay Paintings, The Landing at Reform Gallery (solo exhibition, 2014)
Where to See His Art
Doyle Lane's art is part of many public collections. This means his work is owned by museums and institutions, so people can visit and see it.
- Los Angeles County Museum of Art
- Oakland Museum of California
- California African American Museum
- Smithsonian American Art Museum
- Huntington Library
