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Heloise Crista Sculptures

1926-2018

Heloise Crista was born in Kobe, Japan on March 9, 1926. She received her bachelor of arts degree from the University of California. Crista joined the Taliesin Fellowship in 1949, not to become an architect, but rather to be in “the atmosphere of such ideas and such people as Mr. and Mrs. Wright and the community of apprentices.” While at Taliesin, Crista studied dance under Wright’s daughter, Iovanna, and was a respected and extremely talented performer. She did the dance notations for all of Iovanna’s dances, using stick figures to show the positions of the dancers and detailed descriptions of each move. In addition to dance, she specialized in making highly-decorated and intricate costumes for the performances. Her performances and creations were influenced by her study of the philosophy of Russian mystic George Gurdjieff, which she continued throughout her life. Over time, Crista became known for her sculpture work, an interest first sparked at Taliesin. Her first major work was a bronze bust of Wright, in 1956, which remains on display in the Garden Room at Taliesin West today. She continued to make busts of other Fellowship members and her son and in 1978 she decided to make sculpture her career. In the ’70s and ’80s she even taught a sculpture class at Taliesin. Her sculptures have been incorporated throughout the campus at Taliesin West, where they continue to inspire visitors and structures designed by the Taliesin Associated Architects, the architecture firm created by apprentices of Wright, following his passing. Crista passed away on March 11, 2018, at her home at Taliesin West in Scottsdale, Arizona.

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By Heloise Crista

Located in Missouri, MO

Heloise Crista (1926-2018) Peace Brass and Copper approx. 15 x 17 x 10 inches Heloise Crista, Acclaimed Sculptor and Frank Lloyd Wright Apprentice FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT FOUNDATION JU...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Heloise Crista Sculptures

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Brass, Copper

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Find a wide variety of authentic Heloise Crista sculptures available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Heloise Crista in brass, copper, metal and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 20th century and is mostly associated with the modern style. Not every interior allows for large Heloise Crista sculptures, so small editions measuring 17 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Suzan Etkin, Paul von Ringelheim, and Brad Rude.