Rune Mields

Factsheet

  • Born: 1935, Münster, Germany
  • Art period: Modern
  • Top 3 works: B 44 / 70
  • Copyright status: Under copyright

The Artistic Journey of Rune Mields

Born in Münster, Germany, Rune Mields began her professional life with an apprenticeship as a bookseller, a role she held until 1959. Her creative path evolved significantly as she transitioned into working as a fine artist in the late sixties. Throughout her career, her work explored the intricate relationship between numbers and signs, focusing on the concept of international mathematical symbols. This investigation into the visual language of mathematics included the study of symbols such as the plus and minus signs, the equals sign, and the multiplication sign.

Beyond her mathematical inquiries, Mields engaged in a global search for representations of female death goddesses, a project conducted between 1993 and 2000. This research, which documented findings such as the Hindu goddess Kali, was presented in the book Schwarze Göttinnen. Her multifaceted career saw her receive various honors, including the Kritikerpreis für Bildende Kunst and the Gabriele Münter Preis.

Exhibitions and Recognition

Rune Mields' artistic presence was marked by numerous exhibitions and institutional recognition. Her work has been showcased in various settings, including:

In 1984, she was awarded a guest professorship at the Hochschule der Künste Berlin as an autodidact. Her contributions to the art community were further recognized through her membership in the Deutscher Künstlerbund and her participation in documenta 6.

Questions & Answers

How many artworks by Rune Mields are available to browse?

You can browse 1 artwork by Rune Mields on the All Artworks page.

What are the birthplace and birth year of Rune Mields?

Rune Mields was born in Münster in 1935.

Can I browse Rune Mields's works by mood?

The Mood Room of Rune Mields is a page that arranges the artist's artworks by mood.

Is there a 3D virtual tour of Rune Mields's works?

A virtual visit is possible: the 3D Museum page of Rune Mields presents the artist's works in a three-dimensional gallery.

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