40 F. S.

Jon Wolfe, 40 F. S., 1987, glass, 14 x 12 3⁄4 x 4 1⁄2 in. (35.5 x 32.4 x 11.4 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Carol and Don Wiiken, 1999.57.4

Artwork Details

Title
40 F. S.
Artist
Date
1987
Location
Dimensions
14 x 12 3⁄4 x 4 1⁄2 in. (35.5 x 32.4 x 11.4 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Carol and Don Wiiken
Mediums Description
glass
Classifications
Object Number
1999.57.4
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/1999.57.4

Artwork Description

Glass artist Jon Wolfe explored the erosion of man-made structures in his "F.S." series. Short for fabricated structures, the "F.S." series examines how man often uses natural structures to reinforce man-made ones. In 40 F.S., the sculpture is leaning yet appears solid, emphasizing the artist's idea that natural elements combined with fabricated ones are stronger than the forces that act to level them.

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