Bryk, Rut (1916–1999)

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Bryk, Rut (1916–1999)

Finnish art ceramist. Born 1916 in Stockholm, Sweden; died 1999; graduate of School of Arts and Crafts in Helsinki, 1939; married Tapio Wirkkala (postwar designer).

Worked for Arabia Finland (1942–90), experimenting with raw material for ceramics that would bring her renown; borrowed from Byzantium, early renaissance, folk art and constructivism for her thickly glazed plaques and tiles. Won the Grand Prix in Milan (1951), Diplome d'Honneur in Milan (1954), silver medal in Cannes (1955).

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