Pink Stem

Susan Kasson Sloan, Pink Stem, 1998, sterling silver, epoxy resin with pigments, glass, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Betty Kasson in memory of Michael Kasson, 1998.101
Susan Kasson Sloan, Pink Stem, 1998, sterling silver, epoxy resin with pigments, glass, 1 1⁄8 x 4 1⁄4 x 1 3⁄4 in. (2.9 x 10.8 x 4.4 cm.), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Betty Kasson in memory of Michael Kasson, 1998.101

Artwork Details

Title
Pink Stem
Artist
Date
1998
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
1 1⁄8 x 4 1⁄4 x 1 3⁄4 in. (2.9 x 10.8 x 4.4 cm.)
Credit Line
Gift of Betty Kasson in memory of Michael Kasson
Mediums
Mediums Description
sterling silver, epoxy resin with pigments, glass
Classifications
Subjects
  • Object — foliage
  • Abstract
Object Number
1998.101
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/1998.101

Artwork Description

Susan Sloan used epoxy resin, a special adhesive, to add pure pigment to Pink Stem. The contrast between the smooth iridescent greens and purples of the branch and the rough pink glass underneath transforms a brooch that was inspired by nature into a surreal, dreamlike environment.

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David Smith, Reclining Figure, 1935, iron, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Samuel G. Rose and museum purchase through the Luisita L. and Franz H. Denghausen Endowment, 2013.6
Reclining Figure
Artist
Date1935
iron
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David Smith, Untitled, ca. 1951, ink and tempera on paper, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Museum purchase, 1979.104
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Artist
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ink and tempera on paper
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David Smith, Private Law and Order Leagues (study for medallion, Medals for Dishonor series), ca. 1938-1939, felt-tipped pen and ink (from verso) and pen and ink on paper, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Museum purchase made possible by Olin Dows, 1988.60
Private Law and Order Leagues (study for medallion, Medals…
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Dateca. 1938-1939
felt-tipped pen and ink (from verso) and pen and ink on paper
Not on view

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