Artwork

lasimaalaussuunnitelma, kasviornamentiikkaa, sieniä

lasimaalaussuunnitelma, kasviornamentiikkaa, sieniä, by Salomo Wuorio
lasimaalaussuunnitelma, kasviornamentiikkaa, sieniä, by Salomo Wuorio

lasimaalaussuunnitelma, kasviornamentiikkaa, sieniä is a drawing by Salomo Wuorio. It is held in the collection of the Finnish Heritage Agency. The work is a graphic composition that presents a six‑pane window.

About this work

Overview

The work is a graphic composition that presents a six‑pane window. The upper trio of panes are filled with vivid yellow fields, each bearing stylized green foliage and red fruit. The lower trio consist of transparent glass panes through which small red mushrooms and additional green plant forms are visible, all set against a brown frame with a red sill.

Subject & Meaning

The piece juxtaposes natural elements—leaves, berries, mushrooms—with an architectural motif, suggesting a decorative window that merges interior and exterior motifs. The repetition of simple botanical shapes across the panes creates a rhythmic pattern, emphasizing the harmony between structure and organic growth.

Technique & Style

Employing bold, flat areas of color and uncomplicated geometric shapes, the artist relies on a graphic, almost ornamental style. The delineation of forms is achieved through clear outlines rather than shading, giving the image a crisp, two‑dimensional quality reminiscent of folk or naïve visual traditions.

History & Provenance

The work is catalogued under the title “lasimaalaussuunnitelma, kasviornamentiikkaa, sieniä.” No further details about its creation date, exhibition history, or ownership are provided in the source material.

Artist & collection

Artist

Salomo Wuorio

Salomo Wuorio spent his days hunched over sketches of glass windows, turning paint into light before the glass even left the workshop.

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