IS176 Hand Series

Copied Mark Peiser, IS176 Hand Series, 1984, glass, 9 584 382 14 in. (24.311.25.6 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Carol and Don Wiiken, 1999.57.1, © 1984, Mark C. Peiser

Artwork Details

Title
IS176 Hand Series
Artist
Date
1984
Dimensions
9 584 382 14 in. (24.311.25.6 cm)
Copyright
© 1984, Mark C. Peiser
Credit Line
Gift of Carol and Don Wiiken
Mediums Description
glass
Classifications
Keywords
  • Abstract
Object Number
1999.57.1

Artwork Description

Mark Peiser creates the colored shapes in his sculptures by pouring layers of molten glass into a mold. He pours the glass very quickly, and many of his pieces do not turn out as expected. Before cutting and polishing the glass, Peiser rejects more than half of his creations because of defects or “uninteresting” patterns. Here, the perfectly clear glass and precisely finished edges emphasize the soft waves of color inside. The finger-like undulations and pale translucent colors evoke an x-ray image of someone’s hand.