Suspended Sphere

Todd Hoyer, Suspended Sphere, 1994, sycamore, 12 3412 12 in. diam. (32.531.9 cm) irregular, 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), 2003.60.22

Artwork Details

Title
Suspended Sphere
Artist
Date
1994
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
12 3412 12 in. diam. (32.531.9 cm) irregular
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
sycamore
Classifications
Object Number
2003.60.22

Artwork Description

The sphere is a recurring theme in Todd Hoyer's work. He enjoys working with its pure form and applies precise details to evoke lines of longitude and latitude. Hoyer carved Suspended Sphere Series from a single piece of wood and then applied different textures to present an illusion of separate pieces precariously balanced.

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Date1944
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