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Stefan Rurak, Action Series Screen I, USA, 2019

Creator: Stefan Rurak
Offered by: Todd Merrill Studio

Description
Stefan Rurak’s screen typifies his unique approach to design, blurring distinction between art and design, into a literal representation. The screen’s panels are created from flat planes of hand-patinated steel. The smooth surface of the steel reads as moody takes on color field painting, with areas populated with splashes and stains before being finished with oil and buffed wax. Applied pigmented concrete is built up to create texture somewhere between collage and assemblage. The back of the screen reveals deep grey mirrors.

Brooklyn-based Stefan Rurak’s furniture defies conventional boundaries – merging fine art aesthetics, modern conceptual design, and traditional, hand-made craftsmanship techniques. His evocative, one-of-a-kind works are the type of collectible pieces built to span generations. The table tops of his low tables are individually hand-patinated steel. The smooth surface of the steel is populated with splashes and stains, finished with oil and buffed wax and then gilded along the edges in 24ct gold. Applied pigmented concrete is built up to create texture somewhere between collage and assemblage for the round barrel bases.

Rurak draws no distinction between art and design – the utilitarian becoming a canvas for his aesthetic endeavor. Each work conveys movement, action, and intuition, providing a stark counterpoint to the meticulous construction and composition of the functional skeleton underneath.

Medium: Cast Concrete, Cement, Graphite, Patinated Steel, Mirrored Steel, Paint

Dimensions: 82” H x 66” W x 2” D, 208.28 H x 167.64 W x 5.08 D cm

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	United States
Period:	New
Materials:	Cast Concrete, Cement, Graphite, Patinated Steel, Mirrored Steel, Paint
Condition:	New.
Creation Date:	2019
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Contemporary, Collectible Design
Incollect Reference #:	783081

Dimensions

W.	66 in;	H.	82 in;	D.	2 in;
W.	167.64 cm;	H.	208.28 cm;	D.	5.08 cm;

Message from Seller:

Todd Merrill Studio, located at 80 Lafayette St., New York City, NY 10013, represents an international group of artists specializing in unique, groundbreaking works of collectible design that blend contemporary art, fine craft, and innovation. For inquiries, please contact us at 212.673.0531 or email info@toddmerrillstudio.com.