Wooden figure "Skier Datti"
Wooden figure "Skier Datti"
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wood | hand painted | size 15.5 x 17 x 6 cm (h/w/d)
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Wooden figure "Skier Datti"
In the late 1940s, Kay Bojesen designed cheerful skiers. This female skier, with a red cap and chequered jacket, is named Datti, after the nickname of Kay Bojesen's daughter-in-law Ruth (married to Otto). Her male counterpart, Boje (see item 917055), is named after the nickname of Kay Bojesen's son Otto. The original wooden figures are extremely rare, as they were only produced in small series. The new edition of the skier is made of painted beech. Size 15.5 x 17 x 6 cm (h/w/d).
Producer: ars mundi Edition Max Büchner GmbH, Bödekerstraße 13, 30161 Hanover, Germany Email: info@arsmundi.de
About Kay Bojesen
1886-1958, Danish designer
Kay Bojesen: The design master of toys: When the trained silversmith became a father in 1919, he discovered a new material for himself: wood. Kay Bojesen remembered how his father used to carve wooden figures for him earlier, encouraging his creativity. In the 1930s, Bojesen created several wooden figures, which all had one thing in common: simple design combined with soft curves. Bojesen's goal was that toys feel good in children's hands and encourage imaginative play. This not only led to the creation of the famous monkey but also birds, an elephant, a zebra, a hippopotamus, a dachshund and an automobile. With over 2000 designs, Kay Bojesen is considered today one of Denmark's great designers.
His secret: minimalist designs with soul. Instead of realistic animal copies with exact details, Bojesen created minimalist figures that he brought to life with reduced forms and precisely chosen proportions. "Lines have to smile" was his motto. And this is exactly where the magic of Kay Bojesen lies: Each of his simple animals sparkles with charm and originality. Moreover, many of his designs contain a humorous note. A hippopotamus whose mouth functions as a pen holder, a monkey who clings to shelves with one arm and the dachshund "Pind", became a cult object with his button eyes. The special charisma of the animals, which seem to have a soul, also arouses great enthusiasm in adults.