Tribute

Judy Mulford, Tribute, 1997, gourd, waxed linen, silver and glass beads, fine silver, mother-of-pearl buttons, polymer clay, photographic transfers, paper and paint, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Mobilia Gallery, 1998.145
Copied 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

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
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
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/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.”