Mid-Century Modern Faux Bamboo Frame with Relief Tile Border by Ron Hitchins

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Mid-Century Modern Faux Bamboo Frame with Relief Tile Border by Ron Hitchins

About the Item

Ron made each tile individually and and fried them in a small kiln in his basement, so each one is totally unique and a one off. Each tile is a totally unique piece of art on it's own and no two tiles are the same design. He used these tiles to create a wide range of pieces from lamps, mirrors and even a large backgammon table. With their unusual Aztec inspired look combined with the new Brutalism of the era, they all have a totally unique look and feel, that encapsulate the time in which he lived and worked. Ron was a prolific artist working in and a selection of important pieces are to be exhibited in the London Victoria & Albert museum private collection. He has sold at Christie’s and Bonham’s. Born in the 1920s in London, Ron Hitchins moved to Hackney aged 13 and started a market stall on the infamous Ridley Road, He was known as ‘The Flash’ he was a colourful character in London’s East end. He started to design small terracotta necklaces with interesting abstract designs that he sold on his stall. From this a developed a career as an artist. He also he also worked with fibreglass. His designs were often inspired by foreign design influences, notably Aztec. He made some large beautiful sculptural pieces, most of which hung all over his house, both inside and out. Although much loved as an artist, Hitchins was first and foremost known as an avid Flamenco dancer. He almost single-handedly introduced London to this form of dancing in the 1950s and 60s and until his death in 2019 he remained an active member of the Flamenco Dance scene. Claudine Roux, Andrew Tullis and Lucy Cash directed a short film about his life called ‘Made in Hackney’ which you can view within our image files. The first clip shows Ron as a much older man and a similar piece behind him. The movie with sound which can viewed on Vimeo makes for an interesting insight into these interesting and creative artist.

Creator:
Ron Hitchens (Artist)
Dimensions:
Height: 1.97 in (5 cm)Width: 21.46 in (54.5 cm)Depth: 17.41 in (44.2 cm)
Style:
Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Clay,Fired,Hand-Crafted,Hand-Painted,Molded
Place of Origin:
England
Period:
1970-1979
Date of Manufacture:
1970s
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
London, GB
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU2868327051602