Prayer

Seymour Lipton, Prayer, 1977, limestone, nickel silver, monel, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Mr. Seymour Lipton, 1978.127.3

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Seymour Lipton adopted the surrealist technique of free association, making numerous rough drawings in crayon to explore different combinations of shapes without a coherent plan. These shapes were then cut from sheet steel or Monel, a type of white bronze, and welded into place. The rough metal, sharp corners, and visible welds give the piece a raw, unfinished appearance.

Luce Object Quote

“I’m still exploring. To me, sculpture is a great adventure, unending and always fresh.” Seymour Lipton, National Collection of Fine Arts, 1979

Title

Prayer

Artists

Seymour Lipton

Date

1977

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