Satinwood Bowl #458

Copied Mike Shuler, Satinwood Bowl #458, 1989, satinwood, purpleheart, and bloodwood, 4 3⁄4 x 11 5⁄8 in. diam. (12.0 x 29.6 cm), 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), 2003.60.57

Artwork Details

Title
Satinwood Bowl #458
Artist
Date
1989
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
4 3⁄4 x 11 5⁄8 in. diam. (12.0 x 29.6 cm)
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
satinwood, purpleheart, and bloodwood
Classifications
Object Number
2003.60.57
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/2003.60.57

Artwork Description

Michael Shuler alternated stripes of purple vermilion wood with layers of satinwood to create this colorful design. One hundred and four wedge-shaped segments of laminated wood were placed in a circle, cut into rings, then reassembled into a bowl form. By rotating the rings around the vessel, Shuler was able to create this vibrant zigzag pattern of contrasting colors.