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 (7 items)

John McQueen, Touch, 1987, tied red osier sticks, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Jane and Arthur K. Mason on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the Renwick Gallery, 1996.98.7
Touch
Date1987
tied red osier sticks
Not on view
John McQueen, Untitled, 1992, yucca, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Eleanor T. and Samuel J. Rosenfeld, 1997.41.3
Untitled
Date1992
yucca
Not on view
John McQueen, Untitled #176, 1988, ash wood and bark, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Diane and Sandy Besser, Santa Fe, New Mexico, 1997.95.1
Untitled #176
Date1988
ash wood and bark
Not on view
Untitled
Date1988
ash willow and red osier
Not on view

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