Hana Valley, First View, from the ​“Peaks and Valleys Series”

Derek A. Bencomo, Hana Valley, First View, from the "Peaks and Valleys Series", 1995-1997, milo, 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), 2003.60.2
Copied Derek A. Bencomo, Hana Valley, First View, from the "Peaks and Valleys Series", 1995-1997, milo, 8 3⁄4 x 15 3⁄4 x 15 1⁄2 in. (22.3 x 40.1 x 39.4 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), 2003.60.2

Artwork Details

Title
Hana Valley, First View, from the ​“Peaks and Valleys Series”
Artist
Date
1995-1997
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
8 3⁄4 x 15 3⁄4 x 15 1⁄2 in. (22.3 x 40.1 x 39.4 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
milo
Classifications
Object Number
2003.60.2
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/2003.60.2

Artwork Description

The soft folds and delicate curved edges of Derek Bencomo's vessels evoke the island landscape of Maui. Hana Valley twists and flows with the grain of the wood and natural flaws have been integrated to become elegant features. Bencomo often turns and carves a solid piece of wood and enjoys the fact that only he knows what it looked like before he started to work.