Dimensions:
Height: 53 cm
Width: 42 cm
Depth: 3 cm
The first work of Marlies that I bought dates from 1980 and belongs to a series of clay slabs with 'damaged' surfaces (No.1).
During or after firing, the slabs were 'treated' to make them crack. They were then painted white and mounted in heavy white frames. This piece is so heavy that I am afraid to hang it on the wall. For now, it stands on one of my bookcases.
I know of two other works from this series (Nos. 2 and 3, see Kunstveiling), both also from 1980 and both also “untitled”.
These are the most Japanese-inspired works I have seen of hers, based on the concept of wabi-sabi.
wabi-sabi celebrates elements of imperfection, simplicity, the passing of time and impermanence. The term is made up of two distinct ideas: wabi and sabi. Wabi refers to the philosophy of living simply and in harmony with nature, unaffected by indulgence. Sabi more directly refers to aesthetic qualities and seeing the value in objects, the imperfection, asymmetry or patina of which can inspire contemplation.
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