Inner Wisdom 67−−87

Philip Weber, Inner Wisdom 67--87, 1998, ebony, brass, and suede, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the artist in honor of his parents, Bernice and Gerald Weber; gift of Beverly Heilman Wise and Alan Wise in memory of their parents, Alice C. Heilman, Louis Heilman and Lawrence Wise; and in honor of Annetta Wise, 1998.78.3, © 1998, Philip Weber
Copied Philip Weber, Inner Wisdom 67--87, 1998, ebony, brass, and suede, 3 1⁄4 x 11 3⁄4 x 7 in. (8.3 x 29.9 x 17.8 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the artist in honor of his parents, Bernice and Gerald Weber; gift of Beverly Heilman Wise and Alan Wise in memory of their parents, Alice C. Heilman, Louis Heilman and Lawrence Wise; and in honor of Annetta Wise, 1998.78.3, © 1998, Philip Weber

Artwork Details

Title
Inner Wisdom 67−−87
Artist
Date
1998
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
3 1⁄4 x 11 3⁄4 x 7 in. (8.3 x 29.9 x 17.8 cm)
Copyright
© 1998, Philip Weber
Credit Line
Gift of the artist in honor of his parents, Bernice and Gerald Weber; gift of Beverly Heilman Wise and Alan Wise in memory of their parents, Alice C. Heilman, Louis Heilman and Lawrence Wise; and in honor of Annetta Wise
Mediums
Mediums Description
ebony, brass, and suede
Classifications
Keywords
  • Allegory — quality — prudence
Object Number
1998.78.3
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/1998.78.3

Artwork Description

Philip Weber's tiny boxes are inspired by many different patterns, including brickwork, insects, jewelry, and electronic equipment. They are rarely more than fourteen inches long and can be constructed from many different pieces. Inner Wisdom 67-87 is made from ebony, and small elements of gleaming brass and steel are displayed against this dark surface. The lid of Space Probe (see 1998.78.1a-b) and the body of Oval (1998.78.2a-b) are assembled from flared strips of golden Pacific yew wood to form an intricate rounded surface.