Barkas Productions Abstract Sculptures
Canadian, English
Toronto artists, Ann Bartok and Olena Kassian, friends and collaborators since they first met in 2012, Bartok and Kassian are now known as Barkas. Together, they are inspired to create unique large-scale pieces from recycled materials.
Olena and Ann Born in England in 1941, Ann Bartok studied art and worked as an artist before emigrating to Canada and establishing a studio in Toronto. As a multimedia artist, she received large commercial commissions in both North and South America. Olena Kassian was born in Munich in a displaced person camp in 1947. She was just a child when she came to Canada. In later years, she became a successful illustrator publishing 16 children’s books. After retirement, she returned to make art full time.to
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Artist: Barkas Productions
Just Breathe - tall, contemporary, abstract stainless steel outdoor sculpture
By Barkas Productions
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This elegant abstract sculpture is by Toronto artists, Ann Bartok and Olena Kassian. Finely coiled ribbons of stainless-steel sit atop a large cylinder ...
Category
2010s Abstract Barkas Productions Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stainless Steel
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