Artifact Series

Mark Nantz, Artifact Series, 2007, stabilized dyed blue maple burl, ebony, silver, 14K gold, steel, and solvent-based analine dye suspended in liquid acrylic, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Jeffrey Bernstein, M.D. and Judith Chernoff, M.D., 2021.66.31
Mark Nantz, Artifact Series, 2007, stabilized dyed blue maple burl, ebony, silver, 14K gold, steel, and solvent-based analine dye suspended in liquid acrylic, 10 in. × 6 14 in. × 5 58 in. (25.4 × 15.9 × 14.3 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Jeffrey Bernstein, M.D. and Judith Chernoff, M.D., 2021.66.31

Artwork Details

Title
Artifact Series
Artist
Date
2007
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
10 in. × 6 14 in. × 5 58 in. (25.4 × 15.9 × 14.3 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Jeffrey Bernstein, M.D. and Judith Chernoff, M.D.
Mediums Description
stabilized dyed blue maple burl, ebony, silver, 14K gold, steel, and solvent-based analine dye suspended in liquid acrylic
Classifications
Subjects
  • Object — other — container
Object Number
2021.66.31

Artwork Description

Mark Nantz’s turned vessels seemingly defy time. They might recall ancient, future, or even extraterrestrial civilizations. The forms are relatively simple, but they are elevated by rare woods, precise lines, and embellishments like metal inlays and color dyes.


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Works by this artist (1 item)

Bob Diamond, David Behrman, Robert Watts, Cloud Music, 1974-1979, hybrid sound/video installation with custom electronics, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Museum purchase through the Luisita L. and Franz H. Denghausen Endowment, 2013.64, © 1979, Robert Watts Estate, David Behrman, Bob Diamond
Cloud Music
Date1974-1979
hybrid sound/video installation with custom electronics
Not on view

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