Diamond Egg (#90)

Daniel Brush, Diamond Egg (#90), 1991-1993, 24-karat gold and steel with diamonds, 2 in. × 1 12 in. × 1 12 in. (5.1 × 3.8 × 3.8 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Fleur S. Bresler in honor of Robyn Kennedy, 2022.1

Artwork Details

Title
Diamond Egg (#90)
Artist
Date
1991-1993
Dimensions
2 in. × 1 12 in. × 1 12 in. (5.1 × 3.8 × 3.8 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Fleur S. Bresler in honor of Robyn Kennedy
Mediums Description
24-karat gold and steel with diamonds
Classifications
Object Number
2022.1

Artwork Description

Daniel Brush’s Diamond Egg (#90) emulates the contours of a topographic map cast in three dimensions. The delicate, undulating terrain emphasizes the play of light across the diamonds and metals, inspiring us to stop and take notice of small wonders. This piece was made shortly before Brush’s solo exhibition at the Renwick Gallery in 1998.


This Present Moment: Crafting a Better World, 2022

Works by this artist (3 items)

Erik Demaine, Martin Demaine, Green Balance, 2011, Mi-Teintes watercolor paper, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the artists in honor of the fortieth anniversary of the Renwick Gallery, 2011.54.3, © 2011, Erik and Martin Demaine
Green Balance
Date2011
Mi-Teintes watercolor paper
Not on view
Erik Demaine, Martin Demaine, Natural Cycles, 2009, Zanders Elefantenhaut paper (elephant hide paper), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the artists in honor of the fortieth anniversary of the Renwick Gallery, 2011.54.1, © 2009, Erik and Martin Demaine
Natural Cycles
Date2009
Zanders Elefantenhaut paper (elephant hide paper)
Not on view
Erik Demaine, Martin Demaine, Hugging Circles, 2011, Zanders Elefantenhaut paper (elephant hide paper), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the artists in honor of the fortieth anniversary of the Renwick Gallery, 2011.54.2, © 2011, Erik and Martin Demaine
Hugging Circles
Date2011
Zanders Elefantenhaut paper (elephant hide paper)
Not on view

Exhibitions

Quilt featuring the portrait of a woman
This Present Moment: Crafting a Better World
May 13, 2022April 2, 2023
This Present Moment: Crafting a Better World showcases the dynamic landscape of American craft today.

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Katherine Lewis, Rope Coil, 2011, willow, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Martha G. Ware and Steven R. Cole, 2011.47.39
Rope Coil
Date2011
willow
Not on view
Vicki Lee Soboleff, Yellow Cedar Face Mask, 2020, yellow cedar and sinew, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Museum purchase through the Kenneth R. Trapp Acquisition Fund, 2020.29.2, © June 1, 2020, Vicki Soboleff
Yellow Cedar Face Mask
Date2020
yellow cedar and sinew
Not on view
Ruth H. Matthews, Table Basket, #458-321, ca. 2002, weeping willow, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Martha G. Ware and Steven R. Cole, 2011.47.43, © 2002, Ruth H. Matthews
Table Basket, #458 – 321
Dateca. 2002
weeping willow
Not on view
Anne Scarpa McCauley, Bowl, 2004, honeysuckle vine, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Martha G. Ware and Steven R. Cole, 2011.47.44
Bowl
Date2004
honeysuckle vine
Not on view