Helly Oestreicher (1936) is a sculptor with a remarkably diverse oeuvre, in which ceramics plays a prominent and often defining role. Her focus is not on the beauty of objects, but on their unique essence, and on defining existence in a spatial and tangible manner (whether big or small). The material, often left in its natural state, is her ultimate artistic tool.
In addition to clay, she also works with glass, steel, and bronze, often combining them with bricks, paper, and photographs. Experts immediately recognize the distinctive signature of Helly Oestreicher in these elements. As characteristic as her unusual combination of materials and forms is the fragility and delicate balance suggested in her work – often with a hint of perspective.
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