Off the Street, On the Beach

Robert Ebendorf, Off the Street, On the Beach, 1992, mixed media of found objects, mostly plastic, 1 ¹⁄₂ x 14 ¹⁄₂ in. (3.8 x 36.8 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Kenneth R. Trapp in honor of Robert Ebendorf, 2003.27.1

Artwork Details

Title: Off the Street, On the Beach
Artist: Robert Ebendorf
Date: 1992
Location: Not on view
Dimensions: 1 ¹⁄₂ x 14 ¹⁄₂ in. (3.8 x 36.8 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Kenneth R. Trapp in honor of Robert Ebendorf
Mediums Description: mixed media of found objects, mostly plastic
Classifications: Decorative Arts
Subjects: Object — toy
Object — written matter
Object — other — flatware
Object Number: 2003.27.1
Linked Open Data: https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/2003.27.1

Artwork Description

Robert Ebendorf made Off the Street, On the Beach using materials that he collected while walking with his daughter around the beach and on the way to school. He then assembled these found pieces of glass, wire, spoons, and plastic into a playful necklace.