Receptualistic Pyramid by Johann Eyfells
Dublin Core
Title
Receptualistic Pyramid by Johann Eyfells
Alternative Title
Receptualistic Pyramid by Johann Eyfells
Subject
Artists--Florida
Art--Southern States
Sculptors--United States
Sculpture--United States
Description
Receptualistic Pyramid, a sculpture by Johann Eyfells. Eyfells was born in Reykjavík, Iceland, in 1923. Eyfells works with a variety of media, including metal, wood, paper, plastic, and cloth, in an effort to document the interaction between time, space, and gravity. Many of his sculptures are minimal and non-objective, resembling lava or geological formations. In the 1960s, he developed the concept of Receptualism, the practice of portraying original ideas visually using non-representative and abstract forms. Eyfells considers himself more of an experimental chemist than a sculptor.
Eyfells worked as an architect, artist, and teacher in Iceland before relocating to the United States. During his studies at the University of California, Berkeley, Eyfells met Kristin Halldorsdottir, a former Icelandic model and dress designer. They married in 1949 and moved to Florida together to complete their studies in 1969. Eyfells finished his degree in architecture in 1953, and in 1964, he earned a master’s degree in fine arts. In 1969, he joined the art department of the Florida Technological University (present-day University of Central Florida) and taught there for over 30 years. On retirement, he moved to Fredericksburg, Texas.
Eyfells worked as an architect, artist, and teacher in Iceland before relocating to the United States. During his studies at the University of California, Berkeley, Eyfells met Kristin Halldorsdottir, a former Icelandic model and dress designer. They married in 1949 and moved to Florida together to complete their studies in 1969. Eyfells finished his degree in architecture in 1953, and in 1964, he earned a master’s degree in fine arts. In 1969, he joined the art department of the Florida Technological University (present-day University of Central Florida) and taught there for over 30 years. On retirement, he moved to Fredericksburg, Texas.
Source
Original color photograph: Crealdé School of Art, Winter Park.
Date Created
ca. 1923-2015
Is Format Of
Digital reproduction of original color photograph.
Is Part Of
Crealdé School of Art, Winter Park.
Art Legends of Orange County Collection, RICHES of Central Florida.
Format
image/jpg
Extent
9.7 KB
Medium
1 color photograph
Type
Still Image
Coverage
Reykjavik, Iceland
University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida
Fredericksburg, Texas
Accrual Method
Donation
Mediator
History Teacher
Humanities Teacher
Visual Arts Teacher
Rights Holder
Copyright to this resource is held by the Crealdé© School of Art and is provided here by RICHES of Central Florida for educational purposes only.
Curator
Cepero, Laura
Digital Collection
Source Repository
External Reference
"Johann Eyfells Sculpture." Artisans at Rocky Hill. http://www.artisansatrockyhill.com/Upload/Johann_Eyfells.htm.
Still Image Item Type Metadata
Original Format
1 color photograph
Collection
Citation
“Receptualistic Pyramid by Johann Eyfells,” RICHES, accessed December 26, 2024, https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka/items/show/5338.