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
Is there a 3D virtual tour of Rune Mields's works?
The 3D Museum of Rune Mields is a page that displays the artist's artworks in a virtual three-dimensional gallery.
How is Rune Mields's career divided into periods?
Rune Mields's career unfolds period by period on the artist's Chronicle page: a horizontal timeline of the artworks, grouped into career-period chapters.
Can I browse Rune Mields's works by medium?
Rune Mields's works can be browsed by medium on the artist's All Medium page.
In which historical period did Rune Mields work?
Rune Mields worked in the Modern period. The period situates the artist's activity in history.
