Lot 64

Work is in good condition overall. All tiles are secure on the panel with no fractures evident. A small area of loss to the ceramic is seen on the lower edge of the far left tile with a small chip resulting in loss on the third tile up from the bottom (approx. 5mm).


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Private collection, Melbourne
Thence by descent

Commencing work as a junior ceramist at the renowned Arabia Factory in Helsinki, Rut Bryk went on to become a major contributor in the development of modern ceramic art in Scandinavia. Focusing on figurative subjects, Bryk's early plates and bowls often featured mythical creatures, decorative patterns and joyful Scandinavian folk art.

In the 1960's Bryk shifted her practice to focus on architectural pieces, compositions and wall hangings, signaling a new level of artistic maturity. Using prefabricated modular units, she effortlessly combined traditional imagery of her famous folk-art patterns with handmade monochromatic tile reliefs, dedicating her practice to public commissions and integrating her works into her primary influence of architecture. Bryk has works in many public collections, including The Design Museum in Helsinki, Danish Museum of Art and Design in Copenhagen and the National Museum in Stockholm.