Self-Portrait without Skin

Kim Eric Lilot, Self-Portrait without Skin, 1997, 14k gold, platinum, and rubellite tourmaline cabochon, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Ann D. Cousins, 1998.80
Kim Eric Lilot, Self-Portrait without Skin, 1997, 14k gold, platinum, and rubellite tourmaline cabochon, 781 121 in. (2.23.82.5 cm.), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Ann D. Cousins, 1998.80

Artwork Details

Title
Self-Portrait without Skin
Date
1997
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
781 121 in. (2.23.82.5 cm.)
Credit Line
Gift of Ann D. Cousins
Mediums Description
14k gold, platinum, and rubellite tourmaline cabochon
Classifications
Subjects
  • Figure — fragment — hand
  • Figure — fragment — skull
  • Portrait male — Lilot, Kim Eric — self-portrait
Object Number
1998.80

Artwork Description

While many people are afraid of death, Kim Eric Lilot sees it as an inspiration and a necessary part of the life cycle. He turns the fear of death into a celebration of life and diversity. In Self-Portrait without Skin, Lilot’s laughing skull “looks” at life through rose- colored glasses.

Works by this artist (316 items)

Howard Cook, Hill Town, 1931, etching on paper, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Barbara Latham Cook, 1986.10.3
Hill Town
Date1931
etching on paper
Not on view
Howard Cook, Seabird, 1926, woodcut on paper, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Barbara Latham, 1980.122.125
Seabird
Date1926
woodcut on paper
Not on view
Howard Cook, Walpi, 1927, woodcut on paper, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Barbara Latham, 1980.122.64
Walpi
Date1927
woodcut on paper
Not on view

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