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
Can I explore Rune Mields's works by keyword?
Rune Mields's works can be explored by keyword on the artist's By Keywords page. Each keyword groups the related artworks.
Can I explore Rune Mields's works by color spectrum?
The Spectral Index of Rune Mields is a page that organizes the artist's artworks by their colors.
In which historical period did Rune Mields work?
Rune Mields worked in the Modern period. The period situates the artist's activity in history.
Is there an overview of all the subjects Rune Mields painted?
Rune Mields's works can be explored by subject on the artist's Subject Atlas page.
