Judy Mulford, Tribute, 1997, gourd, waxed linen, silver and glass beads, fine silver, mother-of-pearl buttons, polymer clay, photographic transfers, paper and paint, 18 x 5 in. (45.7 x 12.7 cm) diam., Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Mobilia Gallery, 1998.145
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Artwork Details
- Title
- Tribute
- Artist
- Date
- 1997
- Location
- Dimensions
- 18 x 5 in. (45.7 x 12.7 cm) diam.
- Credit Line
- Gift of Mobilia Gallery
- Mediums Description
- gourd, waxed linen, silver and glass beads, fine silver, mother-of-pearl buttons, polymer clay, photographic transfers, paper and paint
- Classifications
- Subjects
- Abstract
- Allegory — passion — joy
- Allegory — quality — pride
- Allegory — quality — fortitude
- Object — written matter
- Object Number
- 1998.145
Artwork Description
Judy Mulford first learned to make traditional pine needle baskets after her children left home. As her skills developed she began to incorporate photographs, words, beads, and buttons into her knotted and woven sculptures. Tribute is crafted from materials that relate to Mulford’s family and is embroidered with the words “Respect and Honor Yourself. Risk. Enjoy.”