Metaphysical Dilemma #8

Paul Marioni, Metaphysical Dilemma #8, 1987, glass, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Carol and Don Wiiken, 1999.57.3
Paul Marioni, Metaphysical Dilemma #8, 1987, glass, height: 12 in. (30.5 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Carol and Don Wiiken, 1999.57.3

Artwork Details

Title
Metaphysical Dilemma #8
Artist
Date
1987
Location
Dimensions
height: 12 in. (30.5 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Carol and Don Wiiken
Mediums Description
glass
Classifications
Subjects
  • State of being — phenomenon — surreal
  • Figure — bust
  • Dress — accessory — hat
Object Number
1999.57.3
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/1999.57.3

Artwork Description

Paul Marioni hopes to inspire his viewers to imagine the story behind Metaphysical Dilemma. He is interested in the potential of dreams to bring unconscious imagery to the surface, and his pieces often portray a mysterious world.

Works by this artist (2 items)

Gertrude Beals Bourne, New York City--East River, 1924, gouache and charcoal on paper, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Philip W. Bourne, 1982.44.2
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Artist
Date1924
gouache and charcoal on paper
Not on view
Gertrude Beals Bourne, Haystacks--Autumn, ca. 1895, watercolor and pencil on paper, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Philip W. Bourne, 1982.44.1
Haystacks – Autumn
Artist
Dateca. 1895
watercolor and pencil on paper
Not on view

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