#1 Bomb

Copied Henner Schröder, #1 Bomb, 1987, glass, 9 1⁄2 x 16 in. (24.1 x 40.6 cm) diam., Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Carol and Don Wiiken, 1999.57.9

Artwork Details

Title
#1 Bomb
Artist
Date
1987
Location
Dimensions
9 1⁄2 x 16 in. (24.1 x 40.6 cm) diam.
Credit Line
Gift of Carol and Don Wiiken
Mediums Description
glass
Classifications
Keywords
  • Landscape — United States
  • Object — written matter — map
  • Object — weapon — ammunition
Object Number
1999.57.9
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/1999.57.9

Artwork Description

Henner Schroder uses molds made from a mixture of crushed volcanic rock and dry clay to produce his heavily layered pieces. The casting involves a team of up to twelve people who do a dry run to ensure that everyone’s actions are clearly choreographed before tackling the molten glass. In #1 Bomb the thick black paint, minelike protrusions, and red-lined window evoke a sense of war and destruction.