Cecil Skotnes

Notes

Skotnes made this kist to accompany and complement his tapestry. Marguerite Stephens recalls the two works being unveiled together, and being seen very much as a centrepiece ensemble in the Hotel's main lobby. The same stylised birds from the tapestry re-appeared on the kist's heavy lid, while the artist's familiar, elongated figures, incised and painted in his characteristic red, yellow, black and white palette, dominated the guest-facing, front panel.

Provenance

The President Hotel

Dr Peter Wissekerke collection