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Shiang-shin Yeh, Brooch PLAT 5C #2 CL, 1997, anodized aluminum, part A (brooch): 2 5⁄8 x 2 3⁄8 x 1 in. (6.7 x 6.1 x 2.4 cm) part B (clasp): 1⁄4 x 3⁄8 in. (.7 x 1.0 cm) diam. part C (clasp): 1⁄4 x 3⁄8 in. (.7 x 1.0 cm) diam., Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Zack Peabody, 2000.62.16A-C
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Artwork Details
- Title
- Brooch PLAT 5C #2 CL
- Artist
- Date
- 1997
- Location
- Not on view
- Dimensions
- part A (brooch): 2 5⁄8 x 2 3⁄8 x 1 in. (6.7 x 6.1 x 2.4 cm) part B (clasp): 1⁄4 x 3⁄8 in. (.7 x 1.0 cm) diam. part C (clasp): 1⁄4 x 3⁄8 in. (.7 x 1.0 cm) diam.
- Credit Line
- Gift of Zack Peabody
- Mediums
- Mediums Description
- anodized aluminum
- Classifications
- Object Number
- 2000.62.16A-C
Artwork Description
Brooch PLAT5C#2CL is from the Platonic series, which explored the five Platonic solids—the tetrahedron, octahedron, cube, icosahedron, and dodecahedron. Shiang-shin Yeh recognizes the symmetry and proportion of these in the natural forms of honeycombs, flowers, shells, pinecones, and snow crystals. This piece recalls a blossom that has been reduced to its basic geometric elements.