Artwork Details
- Title
- Dunes Series #3
- Artist
- Date
- 1990
- Location
- Not on view
- Dimensions
- 8 x 9 7⁄8 in. (20.4 x 25.2 cm) diam.
- Copyright
- © 1990, Virginia Dotson
- Credit Line
- Gift of Jane and Arthur K. Mason on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the Renwick Gallery
- Mediums Description
- ash, wenge, and walnut
- Classifications
- Object Number
- 1996.98.1
Artwork Description
Virginia Dotson is inspired by the stratified, rocky landscape around her home. These natural features find their way into the layers of laminated wood, where strong contrasts suggest areas of bright sunlight and deep shadow as our eyes move around the spiraling forms.