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Pat Hickman, Lillian Elliott, Nomad, 1983, reeds, waxed linen thread, hog casings, acrylic paint and india ink, 8 1⁄2 x 15 x 12 1⁄4 in. (21.7 x 38.2 x 31.2 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of an anonymous donor, 1984.79
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Artwork Details
- Title
- Nomad
- Artists
- Date
- 1983
- Location
- Not on view
- Dimensions
- 8 1⁄2 x 15 x 12 1⁄4 in. (21.7 x 38.2 x 31.2 cm)
- Credit Line
- Gift of an anonymous donor
- Mediums Description
- reeds, waxed linen thread, hog casings, acrylic paint and india ink
- Classifications
- Object Number
- 1984.79
Artwork Description
The form and materials of this piece suggest the source of the title chosen by Pat Hickman and Lillian Elliott. The waxed linen thread rests on a flexible armature of reeds tied together with lengths of hog casings, creating a form that resembles both a basin and a yurt (tent dwelling) turned inside out. The organic materials, taken from plants and animals, and the evocations of food and shelter convey an image of a nomadic people who rely on the natural environment to survive.