Translucent Bowl

Ron Kent, Translucent Bowl, 1986, Norfolk Island pine, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the James Renwick Alliance, 1987.42
Ron Kent, Translucent Bowl, 1986, Norfolk Island pine, 9 x 14 3⁄8 in. diam. (22.9 x 36.5 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the James Renwick Alliance, 1987.42

Artwork Details

Title
Translucent Bowl
Artist
Date
1986
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
9 x 14 3⁄8 in. diam. (22.9 x 36.5 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of the James Renwick Alliance
Mediums
Mediums Description
Norfolk Island pine
Classifications
Object Number
1987.42
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/1987.42

Artwork Description

Hawaii's humid climate causes streaks and blemishes to occur in soft Norfolk pine after it is cut, and Ron Kent's pale gold vessels emphasize these dramatic stripes and swirls. In Translucent Bowl, the pattern flares upward from the narrow base like flames flickering against the darkness.

Works by this artist (12 items)

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Joseph Dankowski, Untitled (wat supply), gelatin silver print, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Transfer from the National Endowment for the Arts, 1983.63.362, © Joseph Dankowski
Untitled (wat supply)
Artist
gelatin silver print
Not on view
Joseph Dankowski, Untitled (Abstract Folds), gelatin silver print, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Transfer from the National Endowment for the Arts, 1983.63.367, © Joseph Dankowski
Untitled (Abstract Folds)
Artist
gelatin silver print
Not on view
Joseph Dankowski, Untitled (water, paper, curb), gelatin silver print, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Transfer from the National Endowment for the Arts, 1983.63.365, © Joseph Dankowski
Untitled (water, paper, curb)
Artist
gelatin silver print
Not on view
Joseph Dankowski, Untitled (water, curb), gelatin silver print, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Transfer from the National Endowment for the Arts, 1983.63.364, © Joseph Dankowski
Untitled (water, curb)
Artist
gelatin silver print
Not on view

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