Monterey Pinecone Vase #602

Mike Shuler, Monterey Pinecone Vase #602, 1991, Monterey pine with epoxy resin, 2 1⁄4 x 2 3⁄8 in. diam. (5.7 x 5.9 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Fleur and Charles Bresler in honor of Kenneth R. Trapp, curator-in-charge of the Renwick Gallery (1995−−2003), 2003.60.59

Artwork Details

Title
Monterey Pinecone Vase #602
Artist
Date
1991
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
2 1⁄4 x 2 3⁄8 in. diam. (5.7 x 5.9 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Fleur and Charles Bresler in honor of Kenneth R. Trapp, curator-in-charge of the Renwick Gallery (1995−−2003)
Mediums
Mediums Description
Monterey pine with epoxy resin
Classifications
Subjects
  • Object — other — vase
Object Number
2003.60.59
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/2003.60.59

Artwork Description

Michael Shuler enjoys uncovering the hidden layers of growth within plants and trees. The pinecone and proteus were soaked in resin to form solid pieces that could be turned on a lathe. These tiny, delicate vessels reveal the beautiful proportions and surprising patterns found within familiar plant structures.

Works by this artist (6 items)

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ADÁL, Un Momento Retardado, ca. 1973, gelatin silver print, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Transfer from the National Endowment for the Arts, 1983.63.1, © 1973, ADAL
Un Momento Retardado
Artist
Dateca. 1973
gelatin silver print
Not on view
ADÁL, West Side Story Upside Down, Backwards, Sideways and Out of Focus (La Maleta de Futriaco Martínez), 2002, suitcase, flat-screen LCD monitor, single-channel digital video, color, sound; 12:51 minutes, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Museum purchase through the Luisita L. and Franz H. Denghausen Endowment, 2013.20A-B, © 2002, ADÁL
West Side Story Upside Down, Backwards, Sideways and Out of…
Artist
Date2002
suitcase, flat-screen LCD monitor, single-channel digital video, color, sound; 12:51 minutes
Not on view
ADÁL, El Puerto Rican Passport, El Spirit Republic de Puerto Rico: Koki Kiki, 1994, issued 2005, lithography with photograph in staple-bound booklet, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the artist, 2013.19.3, © 2012, ADÁL
El Puerto Rican Passport, El Spirit Republic de Puerto Rico…
Artist
Date1994, issued 2005
lithography with photograph in staple-bound booklet
Not on view
ADÁL, El Puerto Rican Passport, El Spirit Republic de Puerto Rico: Adál Maldonado, 1994, lithography with photograph in staple-bound booklet, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the artist, 2013.19.1, © 2012, ADÁL
El Puerto Rican Passport, El Spirit Republic de Puerto Rico…
Artist
Date1994
lithography with photograph in staple-bound booklet
Not on view

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