A hypnotic vintage 1960s 70s handmade copper enamel modernist Pinwheel Op Art design raised footed bowl artwork by enamelist/artist Lise Deschatelets (b. 1948-) of Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The design reminds me of those spinning optical wheels that were used to hypnotize people in old silent movies from the 1920s! The design was no doubt influenced by the Op Art movement including artists like Victor Vasarely and Bridget Riley, but also a common design found on whirligigs and other wind-operated toys and wind chimes. Lise Deschatelets is an enamelist, a painter, and a sculptor from Montreal who stopped creating enamel artworks after just a few years to concentrate on her painting and sculpture. Consequently, her enamel artworks are much rarer than most from the period! Measures 9-7/8" diameter by 2" high at the rim. Counter-enameled in a finely speckled blue enamel on the bottom. A single large hand carved wood 'foot' attached at the bottom as shown. Marked "Deschatelets" on the bottom in gold paint over top of the enamel. Has an attached metal hanging device at the bottom, but can be displayed on a table as well. There is one very very small fleabite along the outer rim that isn't apparent at all except when the artwork is held up to the light. Can't be seen when displayed on a shelf or in a case! Excellent vintage condition with the above caveat and as shown.

A hypnotic pinwheel Op Art copper enamel artwork by Lise Deschatelets of Quebec Canada circa 1960s.

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