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Merja WinqvistLong Hot Summer, wall sculpture by Merja Winqvist2009
2009
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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
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Merja Winqvist is a Finland-based artist who specializes in textile and sculptural art. Within her work, 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.
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