Dennis Byng, 77A AA, 1977, cast acrylic, 46 1⁄2 x 18 x 13 in. (118.1 x 45.7 x 33.0 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. David K. Anderson, Martha Jackson Memorial Collection, 1981.109.3
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Artwork Details
- Title
- 77A AA
- Artist
- Date
- 1977
- Location
- Dimensions
- 46 1⁄2 x 18 x 13 in. (118.1 x 45.7 x 33.0 cm)
- Credit Line
- Gift of Mr. and Mrs. David K. Anderson, Martha Jackson Memorial Collection
- Mediums
- Mediums Description
- cast acrylic
- Classifications
- Subjects
- Abstract
- Object Number
- 1981.109.3
Artwork Description
Dennis Byng uses techniques traditionally associated with manufacturing to create his acrylic and Lucite sculptures. The casting and laminating process demands technical precision in order to achieve such flawless shapes and colors. Byng initially worked on a small scale, as in Column with Orange, Blue, and Green Diagonals, and concentrated on enclosing slabs of color within clear boxes. (Untitled) and 77a AA represent a move toward larger forms and employ soft veils of color rather than geometric blocks.