Metaphysical Dilemma #8

Paul Marioni, Metaphysical Dilemma #8, 1987, glass, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Carol and Don Wiiken, 1999.57.3
Paul Marioni, Metaphysical Dilemma #8, 1987, glass, height: 12 in. (30.5 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Carol and Don Wiiken, 1999.57.3

Artwork Details

Title
Metaphysical Dilemma #8
Artist
Date
1987
Location
Dimensions
height: 12 in. (30.5 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Carol and Don Wiiken
Mediums Description
glass
Classifications
Subjects
  • State of being — phenomenon — surreal
  • Figure — bust
  • Dress — accessory — hat
Object Number
1999.57.3
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/1999.57.3

Artwork Description

Paul Marioni hopes to inspire his viewers to imagine the story behind Metaphysical Dilemma. He is interested in the potential of dreams to bring unconscious imagery to the surface, and his pieces often portray a mysterious world.

Works by this artist (3 items)

Henry Varnum Poor, Head (Mural Study, U.S. Department of Justice), ca. 1935-1936, fresco, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the artist, 1965.28
Head (Mural Study, U.S. Department of Justice)
Artist
Dateca. 1935-1936
fresco
On view
Henry Varnum Poor, Poppies, n.d., oil and charcoal on fabric: canvas mounted on fiberboard, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of International Business Machines Corporation, 1969.125
Poppies
Artist
Daten.d.
oil and charcoal on fabric: canvas mounted on fiberboard
Not on view
Henry Varnum Poor, Jetty Study, n.d., watercolor and crayon on paper, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Bequest of Olin Dows, 1983.90.152
Jetty Study
Artist
Daten.d.
watercolor and crayon on paper
Not on view

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