Asymmetry Bracelet

Frank Patania, Asymmetry Bracelet, ca. 1960, fabricated sterling silver, 22 122 12 in. (5.16.46.4 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the Patania Family, 2000.100.2A

Artwork Details

Title
Asymmetry Bracelet
Date
ca. 1960
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
22 122 12 in. (5.16.46.4 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of the Patania Family
Mediums Description
fabricated sterling silver
Classifications
Object Number
2000.100.2A

Artwork Description

Asymmetry Bracelet illustrates Frank Patania Jr.’s concern with basic geometric shapes. Inspired by architecture and sculpture, his simplified, streamlined designs reflect a belief that greater value should be placed on the artist’s creativity than on the materials used. Here, six irregularly shaped pieces of silver are soldered together; these are then finished and polished to emphasize the form and the reflective qualities of the precious metal.

Works by this artist (2 items)

Frank Patania, Asymmetry Bracelet, ca. 1960, fabricated sterling silver, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the Patania Family, 2000.100.2A
Asymmetry Bracelet
Dateca. 1960
fabricated sterling silver
Not on view
Frank Patania, Symmetry, ca. 1960s, sterling silver, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the artist in memory of Frank Patania, Sr., 2000.100.2B
Symmetry
Dateca. 1960s
sterling silver
Not on view

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