October 21, 2011 by Simone
Today’s Friday treasures post comes to you from the wonderful ceramicist Hilda Jesser. Jesser studied under Josef Hoffmann back in 1915, and initially worked primarily with fabric, lace and embroidery. In 1916 she began to produce her first works for the Wiener Werkstätte. She designed only a handful of ceramic pieces, all of which are characterized by what she noted as a ‘deliberate reduction in color and frills with a special emphasis on the usability of ceramics’. To my eye, there are no frills – but there are certainly a pleasing amount of feminine details.What do you think – are you a fan?
Tags: ceramics, Hilda Jesser, Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte
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August 12, 2011 by Simone
I’ve pulled together two gorgeous treasures for you today by Ernest Wahliss. Wahliss was a member of the Wiener Werkstätte, a community of artists committed to making art and design accessible to everyone. The movement began in 1903, and they produced some incredible work. Wahliss’ beautiful flower covered dish is below.
Check out the lovely pink petals that spread geometrically as they reach the rim. The stylized natural precision was an integral part to Wahliss’ work.
Oh, the details…..
This color combo and pattern is to die for, no?
This wall charger below is titled, Garden of Good Fortune, it bears a linear design composed of stylized lotus blossoms, eyes of Horus, and other repeat markings. Eye of Horus was an Egyptian symbol of protection and was thought to confer wisdom, health and prosperity. Sounds like a great notion to get your weekend started, wouldn’t you say?
here & here
Tags: art nouveau, Ernst Wahliss, Karl Klaus, Serapis Wahliss line, treasures, Wiener Werkstätte
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