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Rut Bryk 1916-1999 Rectangular Relief circa 1960s'

About the Item

In the 1960s' Rut Bryk, already a pioneer of Finnish ceramic art, began making more simplified and modern wall relief compositions. This piece is an enameled rectangle ceramic relief by her for Arabia and it is composed of several pieces of smaller cast, polished and glazed ceramic tiles at various dimensions, depths and surfaces glued on a painted wooden base. She has placed in the middle of the relief two origami-like compositions of white geometrical figures, seemingly modernistic flying butterflies, to which she had a passion for. That passion she most probably got from her father, who was a known lepidopterist and an artist. This piece exemplifies Bryk's talent of sparing use of blue color. The relief is in beautiful condition and signed Bryk.
  • Creator:
    Arabia (Manufacturer),Rut Bryk (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 16.54 in (42 cm)Width: 14.57 in (37 cm)Depth: 1.58 in (4 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1960s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. The overall impression is good.
  • Seller Location:
    Helsinki, FI
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6346231030712
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