Solar Gray Bronze Riser

Tom Patti, Solar Gray Bronze Riser, 1980, signed ca. 1983, glass, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Eleanor T. and Samuel J. Rosenfeld, 2002.8.9A-B
Tom Patti, Solar Gray Bronze Riser, 1980, signed ca. 1983, glass, 5 383 142 12 in. (13.78.36.4 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Eleanor T. and Samuel J. Rosenfeld, 2002.8.9A-B

Artwork Details

Title
Solar Gray Bronze Riser
Artist
Date
1980, signed ca. 1983
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
5 383 142 12 in. (13.78.36.4 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Eleanor T. and Samuel J. Rosenfeld
Mediums Description
glass
Classifications
Object Number
2002.8.9A-B

Artwork Description

Tom Patti originally experimented with glass by blowing laminated glass cubes into spheres, capturing a bubble inside while retaining the squared edges outside. This progressed into constructing glass "wings" that supported the blown bubble. His meticulous forms are compact yet monumental, suggesting giant columns reproduced in miniature.

Works by this artist (1 item)

Duane Hanson, Woman Eating, 1971, polyester resin and fiberglass with oil and acrylic paints and found accessories, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Museum purchase through the Luisita L. and Franz H. Denghausen Endowment, 2005.22A-Z
Woman Eating
Date1971
polyester resin and fiberglass with oil and acrylic paints and found accessories
Not on view

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