The Collection
THE COLLECTION
The Wirkkala–Bryk Estate has been donated to the Tapio Wirkkala
– Rut Bryk Foundation. It is a unique comprehensive and invaluable
collection of universal importance, covering their entire artistic output
throughout all the decades of their intense creative activity.
THE RUT BRYK COLLECTION CONTAINS THE FOLLOWING:
numerous ceramic wall pieces from different periods
several large ceramic tile panels
numerous ceramic bowls and individual decorated tiles
drawings and sketches
a collection of her textiles
The collection comprises thousands of objects, prototypes, experimental pieces, products, photographs, unique artistic works and extensive documentation as well as a private collection of objects collected on their extensive travels
THE TAPIO WIRKKALA COLLECTION CONTAINS THE FOLLOWING:
8000 catalogued original drawings and sketches
hundreds of glass objects
laminated wood sculptures
furniture
examples of industrially produced designs, prototypes and experiments
porcelain objects and prototypes designed for Rosenthal
silver objects designed for Kultakeskus in Finland and Tane in Mexico
plastic Objects
plaster and graphite moulds hand-carved by the artist
graphic works and logotypes
photographs and slides and numerous other items related to the artist’s work