Klytie Pate Fairy Penguin Pottery Statue
Klytie Pate rare fairy penguin pottery statue, incised 'Klytie Pate', 9.06 in. high. Klytie Pate was born in Melbourne in 1912. Discerning an artistic talent in Klytie, her aunt, Christian Waller, directed her early career and arranged for her to study modelling with sculptor and potter, Ola Cohn, and for her to attend classes in 1932 at the National Gallery school in Melbourne. She was later to study figure drawing and applied design at the school of applied Art under Napier Waller, George Allen and Gladys Kelly. Pate's early work was strongly influenced by the spiritualism and abstracted Art Deco vocabulary of Christian Waller. Although she often used otherwise undecorated forms, she is generally associated with carved and pierced pots. Her motifs, although sometimes abstract, geometric or architectural, are more often nature-inspired - animals, birds, plants and flowers. She also drew inspiration from her travels abroad and from the theatre. In 1947, Pate and Allan Lowe were the first contemporary Australian potters to be represented in the collection of the National Gallery of Victoria. The Pate pieces were greatly treasured and enjoyed pride of place in the Morgan collection. [Adapted from the essay 'Klytie Pate, potter and Educator' by Terence Lane in 'Australian Art Pottery 1900 - 1950' at page 291.]
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- Art Deco Period - The Art Deco period was a cultural movement that emerged in the 1920s and 1930s, and was characterized by its emphasis on modernism, luxury, and elegance. The name "Art Deco" comes from the Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes, a large exhibition held in Paris in 1925 that showcased the latest trends in decorative arts.
Art Deco was a reaction against the ornate and elaborate styles of the previous era, and reflected a new modern sensibility. It was characterized by streamlined, geometric shapes, bright colours, and the use of new materials such as chrome, glass, and Bakelite. Art Deco designers sought to create a sense of luxury and sophistication, often incorporating expensive materials such as ivory, marble, and rare woods.
Art Deco had a significant impact on a wide range of artistic fields, including architecture, fashion, graphic design, and interior design. Some of the most iconic examples of Art Deco architecture include the Empire State Building in New York City, the Hoover Building in London, and the Palais de Chaillot in Paris.
The Art Deco period came to an end in the 1940s, as World War II and changing cultural trends led to a shift in artistic styles. However, Art Deco remains an important influence on design and art, and continues to be celebrated for its modernist sensibility and glamorous aesthetic. - School of .... - In the opinion of the cataloguer, a work by a pupil or follower of the artist.
- Incised - A record of a name, date or inscription, or a decoration scratched into a surface, usually of a glass or ceramic item with a blunt instrument to make a coarse indentation. Compare with engraving where the surface is cut with a sharp instrument such as a metal needle or rotating tool to achieve a fine indentation.
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