Suspended Sphere

Copied Todd Hoyer, Suspended Sphere, 1994, sycamore, 12 3⁄4 x 12 1⁄2 in. diam. (32.5 x 31.9 cm) irregular, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Fleur and Charles Bresler in honor of Kenneth R. Trapp, curator-in-charge of the Renwick Gallery (1995−−2003), 2003.60.22

Artwork Details

Title
Suspended Sphere
Artist
Date
1994
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
12 3⁄4 x 12 1⁄2 in. diam. (32.5 x 31.9 cm) irregular
Credit Line
Gift of Fleur and Charles Bresler in honor of Kenneth R. Trapp, curator-in-charge of the Renwick Gallery (1995−−2003)
Mediums
Mediums Description
sycamore
Classifications
Object Number
2003.60.22
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/2003.60.22

Artwork Description

The sphere is a recurring theme in Todd Hoyer's work. He enjoys working with its pure form and applies precise details to evoke lines of longitude and latitude. Hoyer carved Suspended Sphere Series from a single piece of wood and then applied different textures to present an illusion of separate pieces precariously balanced.