Dirk Cornelis "Dick" Elffers (Rotterdam, 9 December 1910 – Amsterdam, 17 June 1990) was a Dutch artist.[1][2][3]
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| Born | Dirk Cornelis Elffers 9 December 1910 Rotterdam, the Netherlands |
| Died | 17 June 1990 (aged 79) Amsterdam, the Netherlands |
| Nationality | Dutch |
| Known for | Painting |
| Spouse | Emmy Andriesse |
Life
editElffers was trained at the Academie voor Beeldende Kunsten (Rotterdam) as graphic designer.[1] While at Rotterdam, he developed a more expressive and individualistic style, often combining hand-drawn typography, illustration, and vibrant colors. From this, his development turned him into a versatile artist: illustrator, painter, printmaker, book binding designer, sculptor, ceramist and photographer.[4] After Efflers' time at Rotterdam, he became an assistant to Paul Schuitema and Piet Zwart.[5] Besides performer from 1970 to 1976 he was lecturer in monumental art at the AKV St. Joost in 's-Hertogenbosch. Elffers received the State Award for Typography for his typographic work. Elffers' work is included in the collection of the Joods Historisch Museum. Elffers was also involved as a designer at the Rijksmuseum Amsterdam, both in the graphic design of the museum and the exhibit design.[citation needed] Notably, he worked on projects like the 1965 exhibition "40 Years of Lace," showcasing his skills in integrating visual and spatial design for cultural institutions. His broader career at the museum is less precisely documented, but his association with this work places him as a key figure in museum design during the mid-20th century.[6]
Elffers' work was included in the 1939 exhibition and sale Onze Kunst van Heden (Our Art of Today) at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.[7]
Family
editDick Elffers was the son of Gerard Elffers (1868–1941) and Petronella Smits (1870–1912). He had ten brothers and sisters. His brother Kees was an architect, his sister Jo interior designer. Dick was married in 1941 with the photographer Emmy Andriesse (1914–1953), and remarried in 1954 Mien Harmsen (1915–2000). He is the father of writer, artist and illustrator Joost Elffers.[citation needed]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "Dick Elffers". RKD (in Dutch). Retrieved 31 December 2020.
- ^ Bruinsma, Max Een leest heeft drie voeten: Dick Elffers & de kunsten (1989) uitg. De Balie, Amsterdam, ISBN 90-6617-062-X
- ^ Elffers, Dick Vorm en tegenvorm: poging tot een portret van een ontwerper (1976) uitg. Gerrit Jan Thiemefonds, Amsterdam
- ^ "Dick Elffers : an Art of Creative Arrangement". vanabbemuseum.nl. Retrieved 2024-11-20.
- ^ "40 years of lace – Alliance Graphique Internationale (AGI) – 512 creative professionals from 46 countries". Alliance Graphique Internationale (AGI). Retrieved 2024-11-20.
- ^ "40 years of lace – Alliance Graphique Internationale (AGI) – 512 creative professionals from 46 countries". Alliance Graphique Internationale (AGI). Retrieved 2024-11-20.
- ^ "Onze kunst van heden, 1939 -". Beeldend BeNeLux Elektronisch (Lexicon). Retrieved 31 December 2020.
External links
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- Elffers, Dick at capriolus.nl (in Dutch)
- Work of Elffers in the Moma collection.