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Merja Winqvist
Long Hot Summer, wall sculpture by Merja Winqvist

2009

About the Item

Materials: printed florist paper, woven Winqvist applies the ideal of functionalism by simplifying the forms as much as possible, while avoiding unnecessary decoration. She has explained that in the parts of her works that appear decorative, there’s actually an important functional significance in terms of the cohesion and durability of the sculptures.
  • Creator:
    Merja Winqvist (1949, Finnish)
  • Creation Year:
    2009
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 75 in (190.5 cm)Width: 30 in (76.2 cm)Depth: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Wilton, CT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 7mw1stDibs: LU135929685982
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