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A Craze for 70 s "Brutalist Chic" A resurgence for Brutalist
Interior Design Trends furnishings and sculptures is
exemplified in the highly
Although considered stark and individualistic creations by
even hostile Brutalist art was also designer Paul Evans (1931-1987).
revered for imparting an edgy, yet A wall mounted sculpture created
elegant vibe to otherwise stark from hand crafted metals with
interiors. Design trends of the 70’s scorched, acid treatments and
has also been brought to the mirrors overlaid with welded iron
attention of Contemporary interior rods is an example of the Evans
designers due to its widespread style. Some of the most captivating
appeal by the movie and television Brutalist sculptures are by
industries. The television series unknown or emerging sculptors.
entitled "Mad Men" and the movie A wall mounted sculpture from
oversized, blackened masonry
"American Hustle" gave credence nails creates a grid pattern which
to the trend of "Brutalist Chic" by is further overlaid with torch-cut,
using examples of the furnishings curled copper leaves and a parade
and sculptures in their set designs. of roughly sculpted flamingoes.

Mirror in Style of Paul Evans Nail & Torch Cut Sculpture Circa 1970 s
Artist Unknown Artist Unknown
Where Collectors Will Find Brutalist public estate sales or consigning
Sculpture in Today's Marketplace to auctions or galleries. In Florida
and Miami in particular, there
Most sculptors of the Brutalist are entire design districts filled
style enjoy a loyal following of with Mid Century Modern galleries
collectors and are represented by exhibiting Brutalist furnishings
national and international galleries and art.
and museums. Anywhere Mid-
Lorena O. Allen, M.Ed., President of L.
Century furniture and art is sold, ALLEN APPRAISAL STUDIOS, INC., Orlando,
an interested collector would likely FL is a fine art consultant, broker, appraiser
run across examples of Brutalist and is a certified member of Appraisers
sculpture. Some of the sculptures Association of American and International
may have been around for years, Society of Appraisers. Ph: 407-671-1139.
hanging over the fireplace or in email: allenfineart@earthlink.net
Several photos of sculptures in this
storage until the owners decide to article are courtesy of private collectors
downsize, selling the sculptures in in Florida.
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