Black Pot

David Ellsworth, Black Pot, 1994, white ash, 14 1813 12 in. (35.934.3 cm) diam., Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Jane and Arthur K. Mason on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the Renwick Gallery, 1996.98.2

Artwork Details

Title
Black Pot
Date
1994
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
14 1813 12 in. (35.934.3 cm) diam.
Credit Line
Gift of Jane and Arthur K. Mason on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the Renwick Gallery
Mediums
Mediums Description
white ash
Classifications
Object Number
1996.98.2

Artwork Description

David Ellsworth developed a series of bent turning tools that allowed him to work from a very small opening. He produces huge vessels with walls as thin as 1/16 of an inch that are incredibly light and fragile. The narrow opening prevents him from seeing inside while turning, so Ellsworth uses only the sound of his tools to determine how much he has gouged from inside the form.

Works by this artist (5 items)

David Ellsworth, Mo's Delight, 1993, white oak, 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), 2003.60.11
Mo’s Delight
Date1993
white oak
Not on view
David Ellsworth, Redwood Vessel, 1989, redwood burl, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Jane and Arthur K. Mason, 1991.169.1
Redwood Vessel
Date1989
redwood burl
Not on view
David Ellsworth, Sundown Pot, 1995, curly silver maple, 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), 2003.60.12
Sundown Pot
Date1995
curly silver maple
Not on view
David Ellsworth, Patan, from the "Solstice Series", 1991, ash and metallic fabric paint, 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), 2003.60.10
Patan, from the Solstice Series”
Date1991
ash and metallic fabric paint
Not on view

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Black Pot
1994, white ash

DAVID ELLSWORTH
Born: Iowa City, Iowa 1944

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