“Landscape”, 1968 – oil on board 1968
Max Salmi
Pintura de aceitePintura
50 ⨯ 39 ⨯ 3 cm
ConditionVery good
€ 1.750
Van Kerkhoff Art
- Sobre la obra de arteOriginal artwork by Finnish painter Max Salmi. In this abstracted landscape a meandering road is depicted disappearing in a forest. It is painted with dynamic brushstrokes in a beautiful palet of greens and blues. The artist signed the work (right lower corner): Max Salmi 68 (1968).
About Max Salmi
Max Salmi (Pohjois-Pirkkala 1931 – Kalanti 1995) was a Finnish painter known for his distinctive style and significant contributions to the Finnish art scene.
Born in Pohjois-Pirkkala in Central Finland, Salmi developed a passion for art from an early age. He studied at the Turku Art Academy, where he improved his skills and developed his artistic vision. Influenced by both Finnish and international art movements, Salmi’s work reflected a unique blend of styles and techniques.
During the 1940s and 1950s, Salmi’s art underwent a significant transformation. He experimented with various forms of expression, ranging from figurative to abstract, and explored themes related to nature, folklore, and human emotions. His paintings often featured vibrant colors and dynamic brushstrokes, creating a sense of energy and movement.
Salmi’s artistic journey took him beyond Finland’s borders, as he participated in international exhibitions and collaborations. His work gained recognition and critical acclaim both at home and abroad, contributing to his growing reputation as a talented painter.
In the 1960s, Salmi’s art evolved further, as he delved into new artistic territories. He embraced elements of pop art and surrealism, incorporating bold imagery and symbolic motifs into his paintings. This phase marked a departure from his earlier styles and demonstrated his willingness to embrace experimentation and innovation.
Throughout his career, Salmi held numerous solo and group exhibitions, showcasing his evolving artistic vision and captivating audiences with his unique interpretations of the world. His works can be found in various private and public collections, including museums and galleries in Finland and beyond.
Signed
Signed front, right lower corner: Max Salmi 68 (1968)
Condition
Good original condition, professionally framed
Provenance
Stockholm Auktionsverk
Dimensions
Artwork
Height 38,5 cm
Width 28,5 cm
Frame
Height 50 cm
Width 39,5 cm
Depth 3,5 cm - Sobre el artista
Max Salmi, un artista visual visionario, nació en 1931 y dejó este mundo en 1995. Sus años de formación coincidieron con la vibrante década de 1950, un período profundamente marcado por el renacimiento artístico que se extendió por la ciudad de Nueva York tras la Segunda Guerra Mundial. En esta era de posguerra, la Gran Manzana surgió como el epicentro del movimiento modernista global.
Mientras los artistas europeos exiliados buscaban refugio en la ciudad durante los tumultuosos años de la guerra, su convergencia con el talento estadounidense dio origen a un rico tapiz de inspiración e innovación. Estimadas luminarias europeas como Piet Mondrian, Josef Albers y Hans Hoffmann infundieron en la escena artística estadounidense nuevas ideas que resonarían en las próximas décadas.
La década de 1950 fue testigo del ascenso del expresionismo abstracto, un enfoque fundamental de la pintura que profundizaba en los reinos de lo sublime y lo espiritual. Los artistas de esta época quedaron cautivados por los aspectos formales de su oficio y encontraron una profunda inspiración en las nuevas libertades políticas que contrastaban con las asfixiantes limitaciones del bloque soviético. Pioneros como Jackson Pollock, Willem de Kooning, Mark Rothko, Frank Kline, Barnett Newman, Clyfford Still y Adolph Gottlieb grabaron sus nombres en los anales de la historia del arte.
En revisiones posteriores de la historia del arte, se han reconocido legítimamente las notables contribuciones de artistas femeninas, entre ellas Lee Krasner, Joan Mitchell y Louise Bourgeois, junto con una multitud de otras mujeres talentosas que dejaron una huella indeleble en el panorama creativo. El legado de Max Salmi como fuerza creativa permanece entrelazado con las corrientes dinámicas del mundo del arte del siglo XX, un testimonio de su influencia duradera y del tapiz de expresión artística en constante evolución.
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