Space Probe

Copied Philip Weber, Space Probe, 1998, Pacific yew and suede, overall: 1 3⁄4 x 5 x 2 1⁄4 in. (4.5 x 12.7 x 5.8 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the artist in honor of his parents, Bernice and Gerald Weber; gift of Beverly Heilman Wise and Alan Wise in memory of their parents, Alice C. Heilman, Louis Heilman and Lawrence Wise; and in honor of Annetta Wise, 1998.78.1A-B, © 1998, Philip Weber

Artwork Details

Title
Space Probe
Artist
Date
1998
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
overall: 1 3⁄4 x 5 x 2 1⁄4 in. (4.5 x 12.7 x 5.8 cm)
Copyright
© 1998, Philip Weber
Credit Line
Gift of the artist in honor of his parents, Bernice and Gerald Weber; gift of Beverly Heilman Wise and Alan Wise in memory of their parents, Alice C. Heilman, Louis Heilman and Lawrence Wise; and in honor of Annetta Wise
Mediums
Mediums Description
Pacific yew and suede
Classifications
Subjects
  • Architecture — vehicle — spacecraft
Object Number
1998.78.1A-B
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/1998.78.1A-B

Artwork Description

Philip Weber's tiny boxes are inspired by many different patterns, including brickwork, insects, jewelry, and electronic equipment. They are rarely more than fourteen inches long and can be constructed from many different pieces. Inner Wisdom 67-87 (see 1998.78.3) is made from ebony, and small elements of gleaming brass and steel are displayed against this dark surface. The lid of Space Probe and the body of Oval (see 1998.78.2a-b) are assembled from flared strips of golden Pacific yew wood to form an intricate rounded surface.