Hopi Bowl

Copied Melvin Lindquist, Hopi Bowl, 1989, spalted maple burl, 11 5⁄8 x 14 in. (29.6 x 35.6 cm) diam., Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Jane and Arthur K. Mason on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the Renwick Gallery, 1996.98.6, © 1989, Mark Lindquist, Melvin Lindquist

Artwork Details

Title
Hopi Bowl
Artist
Date
1989
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
11 5⁄8 x 14 in. (29.6 x 35.6 cm) diam.
Copyright
© 1989, Mark Lindquist, Melvin Lindquist
Credit Line
Gift of Jane and Arthur K. Mason on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the Renwick Gallery
Mediums
Mediums Description
spalted maple burl
Classifications
Object Number
1996.98.6
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/1996.98.6

Artwork Description

Melvin Lindquist was ridiculed by other woodworkers when he first turned bowls with natural edges, splits, and defects. Many people have since followed in his footsteps, and the "natural form" is a common starting point for modern wood artists. Lindquist revolutionized the aesthetics of turning with his spalted vessels and together with his son, Mark, developed tools specifically for working with these irregular forms.