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Barbara Nilausen-K, Forms of Force Ladle, 1993, sterling silver and 18k gold, overall: 11 3⁄4 x 2 1⁄8 x 2 in. (29.8 x 5.4 x 5.0 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Rosanne Rabb and the artist, 1997.11A-B
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Artwork Details
- Title
- Forms of Force Ladle
- Artist
- Date
- 1993
- Location
- Dimensions
- overall: 11 3⁄4 x 2 1⁄8 x 2 in. (29.8 x 5.4 x 5.0 cm)
- Credit Line
- Gift of Rosanne Rabb and the artist
- Mediums Description
- sterling silver and 18k gold
- Classifications
- Object Number
- 1997.11A-B
Artwork Description
Barbara Nilausen-K is interested in Japanese art and philosophy. She uses patterns from Japanese woodblock prints and the graceful kimonos worn in traditional theater. Ladle is inspired by the Japanese idea of chikara no katachi, or “forms of force,” a concept describing shapes in nature that support, suspend, curve, or rise.