“Landscape”, 1968 – oil on board by Max Salmi
“Landscape”, 1968 – oil on board by Max Salmi
“Landscape”, 1968 – oil on board by Max Salmi
“Landscape”, 1968 – oil on board by Max Salmi
“Landscape”, 1968 – oil on board by Max Salmi
“Landscape”, 1968 – oil on board by Max Salmi
“Landscape”, 1968 – oil on board by Max Salmi
“Landscape”, 1968 – oil on board by Max Salmi
“Landscape”, 1968 – oil on board by Max Salmi
“Landscape”, 1968 – oil on board by Max Salmi
“Landscape”, 1968 – oil on board by Max Salmi
“Landscape”, 1968 – oil on board by Max Salmi
“Landscape”, 1968 – oil on board by Max Salmi
“Landscape”, 1968 – oil on board by Max Salmi
“Landscape”, 1968 – oil on board by Max Salmi
“Landscape”, 1968 – oil on board by Max Salmi
“Landscape”, 1968 – oil on board by Max Salmi
“Landscape”, 1968 – oil on board by Max Salmi

“Landscape”, 1968 – oil on board 1968

Max Salmi

Pintura a óleoPintar
50 ⨯ 39 ⨯ 3 cm
ConditionVery good
€ 1.750

Van Kerkhoff Art

  • Sobre arte
    Original 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 artista

    Max Salmi, um artista visual visionário, nasceu em 1931 e partiu deste mundo em 1995. Os seus anos de formação coincidiram com a vibrante década de 1950, um período profundamente moldado pelo renascimento artístico que varreu a cidade de Nova Iorque após a Segunda Guerra Mundial. Esta era pós-guerra viu a Big Apple emergir como o epicentro do movimento modernista global.

    À medida que os artistas exilados da Europa procuravam refúgio na cidade durante os tumultuosos anos de guerra, a sua convergência com o talento americano deu origem a uma rica tapeçaria de inspiração e inovação. Estimados luminares europeus como Piet Mondrian, Josef Albers e Hans Hoffmann infundiram na cena artística americana ideias novas que ressoariam nas décadas seguintes.

    A década de 1950 testemunhou a ascendência do Expressionismo Abstrato, uma abordagem seminal da pintura que mergulhou nos reinos do sublime e do espiritual. Os artistas desta época foram cativados pelos aspectos formais do seu ofício, encontrando profunda inspiração nas novas liberdades políticas que contrastavam fortemente com as restrições sufocantes do bloco soviético. Pioneiros como Jackson Pollock, Willem de Kooning, Mark Rothko, Frank Kline, Barnett Newman, Clyfford Still e Adolph Gottlieb gravaram seus nomes nos anais da história da arte.

    Nas revisões subsequentes da história da arte, as contribuições notáveis de artistas femininas, incluindo Lee Krasner, Joan Mitchell e Louise Bourgeois, foram legitimamente reconhecidas, juntamente com uma infinidade de outras mulheres talentosas que deixaram uma marca indelével no cenário criativo. O legado de Max Salmi como força criativa permanece entrelaçado com as correntes dinâmicas do mundo da arte do século XX, um testemunho da sua influência duradoura e da tapeçaria em constante evolução da expressão artística.

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