Illustrations of Russian Fairy Tales - !899
Ivan Bilibin
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"Bilibin travelled in the Russian North, where he became fascinated
with old wooden architecture and Russian folklore."
(See also:
Richard Davies)
Molded Plywood Leg Splint - 1942
Charles & Ray Eames
www.berkshirefinearts.com
"A highly sculptural yet functional device. The organic, flowing
form is at once streamlined yet extremely practical integrating
into the design openings for bandages and strapping. It could
and would be mass-produced, and since it was modular, it
could be transported efficiently."
Tetrachromat - 2011
Tauba Auerbach
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"she twists and folds the canvas, ironing or pressing it such
that the folds are embedded in the material. Then the canvas
is spread out and spray-painted while it still has its three-
dimensional contour."