Solomon Saprid (Filipino 1917-2003) Brutalist Bronze
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SOLOMON SAPRID (Filipino 1917-2003) Brutalist Bronze of A Kneeling Knight. Dimensions 13 1/2 x 14 x 9 1/4 inches (34.3 x 35.6 x 23.5 cm). Solomon Saprid was best known for his Brutalist School bronze sculptures of welded scraps of metal together. His illustrations and sculptures include mother and child, Don Quixote, nude pieces, folk dance, fruits and flowers.After studying art briefly at University of Philippines and obtaining his Masters in Education from University of Ohio in 1954, he became a scientific illustrator and a textbook illustrator. His professional career included stints at the Audio Visual Department of the Federation of Christian Churches, teaching at the University of the East. By 1967 he was entering his sculptures into art shows, beginning with his "Sad Christ" work to the Art Association of the Philippines sculpture competition. Saprid won several art awards, including the Araw ng Maynila award in 1970.
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Solomon Saprid (Filipino 1917-2003) Brutalist Bronze
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