DOI issue:
Nr. 107 (January, 1906)
DOI article:Studio-talk
DOI Page / Citation link: https://doi.org/10.11588/diglit.26961#0350
Studio-Talk
TAPESTRY
BY E. ELENIUS
as much as possible, even if they go to extremes—
individual fancy must have absolute liberty. The
result of a rational System such as this is to leave
the personality of each pupil to develop according
to his temperament; the teacher contenting himself
with giving such advice as may be sought by the
pupil on the work in hand. One will not fail to
note the clever fancy displayed by Miss Wickström,
the vigorous designs of Miss Saltzman, and the
delicate, refined character of the work of Miss
Iveinonen, and those gifted students Mr. Elenius
and Mr. Wersterlund.
A tribute is due to Axel Gallen the painter, to
whom belongs the honour of having resuscitated
and developed the ancient local tradition and thus,
EMBROIDERY DESIGNED AND EXECUTED
BY FRÜKEN KEINONEN
as it were, endowed Finland with a national art, the
oridnality of which cannot be denied.
A. W. F.
VIENNA.—The exhibition of Mr. Gordon
Craig’s illustrations, chiefly dramatic, at
the Miethke Gallery of Art, has roused
much friendly criticism. Everything
that concerns the drama finds an echo in the heart
of the true Viennese, and it is but natural that he
should take a lively interest in scenic representation
of that which lies so near him. There has been
much lively discussion on this subject lately, more
especially since Professor Roller accepted the
position of decorative artist at the Imperial Opera,
REPOUSSE METAL WORK BY ERÖKEN LAGERBORG
a vivid yellow, which seems to strike one like
the blast of a trumpet. The colour harmonies
produce a Sensation of sadness, of melancholy, but
nevertheless impress one by their poetic quality.
Mr. Lindgren has Charge of the dass for decorative
design. One point on which he always insists is,
that the pupils shall be left to design for themselves
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TAPESTRY
BY E. ELENIUS
as much as possible, even if they go to extremes—
individual fancy must have absolute liberty. The
result of a rational System such as this is to leave
the personality of each pupil to develop according
to his temperament; the teacher contenting himself
with giving such advice as may be sought by the
pupil on the work in hand. One will not fail to
note the clever fancy displayed by Miss Wickström,
the vigorous designs of Miss Saltzman, and the
delicate, refined character of the work of Miss
Iveinonen, and those gifted students Mr. Elenius
and Mr. Wersterlund.
A tribute is due to Axel Gallen the painter, to
whom belongs the honour of having resuscitated
and developed the ancient local tradition and thus,
EMBROIDERY DESIGNED AND EXECUTED
BY FRÜKEN KEINONEN
as it were, endowed Finland with a national art, the
oridnality of which cannot be denied.
A. W. F.
VIENNA.—The exhibition of Mr. Gordon
Craig’s illustrations, chiefly dramatic, at
the Miethke Gallery of Art, has roused
much friendly criticism. Everything
that concerns the drama finds an echo in the heart
of the true Viennese, and it is but natural that he
should take a lively interest in scenic representation
of that which lies so near him. There has been
much lively discussion on this subject lately, more
especially since Professor Roller accepted the
position of decorative artist at the Imperial Opera,
REPOUSSE METAL WORK BY ERÖKEN LAGERBORG
a vivid yellow, which seems to strike one like
the blast of a trumpet. The colour harmonies
produce a Sensation of sadness, of melancholy, but
nevertheless impress one by their poetic quality.
Mr. Lindgren has Charge of the dass for decorative
design. One point on which he always insists is,
that the pupils shall be left to design for themselves
272