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Ivy Ross, Earrings, 1979, woven tantalum, each: 1 x 1 x 3⁄8 in. (2.4 x 2.4 x 0.9 cm.), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of an anonymous donor, 1981.13.2A-B
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Artwork Details
- Title
- Earrings
- Artist
- Date
- 1979
- Location
- Not on view
- Dimensions
- each: 1 x 1 x 3⁄8 in. (2.4 x 2.4 x 0.9 cm.)
- Credit Line
- Gift of an anonymous donor
- Mediums
- Mediums Description
- woven tantalum
- Classifications
- Object Number
- 1981.13.2A-B
Artwork Description
Ivy Ross views jewelry as "art with a function." These two pieces illustrate her innovative use of tantalum, a space-age metal. Ross first treated the metal with electricity to reveal a spectrum of colors, then wove strips of metal to resemble fabric.