Tea Set (creamer)

Copied John Satterfield, Tea Set (creamer), 1994, pewter, anodized aluminum, sterling silver, and acrylic, 4 348 122 12 in. (12.121.66.4 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift from the Collection of John and Dorothy Satterfield, 2001.30.1.2A-B

Artwork Details

Title
Tea Set (creamer)
Date
1994
Dimensions
4 348 122 12 in. (12.121.66.4 cm)
Credit Line
Gift from the Collection of John and Dorothy Satterfield
Mediums Description
pewter, anodized aluminum, sterling silver, and acrylic
Classifications
Object Number
2001.30.1.2A-B

Artwork Description

John Satterfield made jewelry, vessels, and kinetic toys from a wide variety of metals. Mechanical forms inspired him, and the elements in his designs often resemble wheels, levers, and switches. The geometric pieces in Tea Set rest on tiny balls and resemble miniature robots, about to be set in motion.