Description: This is a visually striking and RARE Vintage Old Modern Surrealist Abstract Oil Painting and Mixed Media on Artist Board, by seldomly seen Slovakian Modernist painter, Jana Meliskova Kay (1942 - 1993.) This piece depicts the silhouette of a reclining figure, with its arms behind its head. It is surrounded by bold geometric shapes, and the frenetic clouded darkness of outer space. Throughout this artwork, intricately tied strings, and appliqued butterflies punctuate the image. A hand signed label on the verso reads: "Jana Meliskova. Spring. 1975." Approximately 25 1/2 x 33 1/4 inches (including frame.) Actual artwork is approximately 20 x 27 3/4 inches. Very good condition for age, with some light scuffing and edge wear to the original vintage period gilded wood frame. Acquired from an affluent estate in Pacific Palisades, California. If you like what you see, I encourage you to make an Offer. Please check out my other listings for more wonderful and unique artworks! About the Artist: JANA MELISKOVA KAYPainter (Jana Ľudmila Melišková-Kay)Born in 1942, died in 1993 Biography: Jana (Kay) Melišková was born on January 7, 1942 in Bratislava. In the years 1961-1966 she studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Bratislava (prof. Želibský). In addition to painting, she also illustrated books and animated films. From the literature: Dictionary of Slovak visual artists. SFVU, Bratislava 1981. 1942 - 1993DOB: BratislavaJana Ľudmila Melišková–KayAcademic painter, member of the Union of Slovak Visual Artists, Slovak Union of Visual Arts and Art Club 60+8. She was born on 7.1.1942 in Bratislava. She spent her childhood with her parents in Prievidza. Art Studies: 1956 - 60 School of Art Industry, ŠUP (today ŠUV - J. Vydra School of Applied Arts) Bratislava, Dept. of Graphics, prof. P. Bley. 1961 - 66 Academy of Fine Arts and Design Bratislava, Academy of Fine Arts, prof. L. Čemický, prof. J. Mudroch and dept. of landscape and figurative painting, prof. Ján Želibský. 1964 - 65 Academy of Fine Arts Prague, prof. K. SoučekWorks: Chamber painting, illustration, monumental realizations. Works of figure, landscape and still life. Painterly verism and poetic symbolism. Poetic and literary inspirations. Dream poetics. Children's motifs and philosophical-meditative motifs. Lyrical reflections and disturbing existential motifs from our lives, worlds and subjective destiny. In 1969–70, 1972, and 1977 she lived in Los Angeles, USA. Here he married Ján Kadlček Kay originally from Moravia, from whom a son Peter Kay was born (1971 Zvolen). After a severe oncological disease, she died at the age of 51, on 6.2.1993 in Bratislava. She is buried in the cemetery in Slávič Valley.
Price: 2750 USD
Location: Orange, California
End Time: 2024-09-29T11:45:16.000Z
Shipping Cost: 45 USD
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Artist: Jana Meliskova
Signed By: Jana Meliskova
Size: Large
Signed: Yes
Period: Post-War (1940-1970)
Title: "Spring"
Material: Oil, Artist Board, Mixed Media
Region of Origin: California, USA
Framing: Framed
Subject: Figures, Insects, Mythology, Outer Space, Seasons, Silhouettes, Still Life
Type: Painting
Year of Production: 1969
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
Item Height: 25 1/2 in
Theme: Animals, Architecture, Art, Exhibitions, Fantasy, Mythological, People, Portrait
Style: Abstract, Constructivism, Expressionism, Figurative Art, Modernism, Surrealism
Features: One of a Kind (OOAK)
Production Technique: Oil Painting
Country/Region of Manufacture: Slovakia
Item Width: 33 1/4 in
Handmade: Yes
Time Period Produced: 1960-1969
