Monterey Pinecone Vase #602

Mike Shuler, Monterey Pinecone Vase #602, 1991, Monterey pine with epoxy resin, 2 1⁄4 x 2 3⁄8 in. diam. (5.7 x 5.9 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Fleur and Charles Bresler in honor of Kenneth R. Trapp, curator-in-charge of the Renwick Gallery (1995−−2003), 2003.60.59

Artwork Details

Title
Monterey Pinecone Vase #602
Artist
Date
1991
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
2 1⁄4 x 2 3⁄8 in. diam. (5.7 x 5.9 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Fleur and Charles Bresler in honor of Kenneth R. Trapp, curator-in-charge of the Renwick Gallery (1995−−2003)
Mediums
Mediums Description
Monterey pine with epoxy resin
Classifications
Subjects
  • Object — other — vase
Object Number
2003.60.59
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/2003.60.59

Artwork Description

Michael Shuler enjoys uncovering the hidden layers of growth within plants and trees. The pinecone and proteus were soaked in resin to form solid pieces that could be turned on a lathe. These tiny, delicate vessels reveal the beautiful proportions and surprising patterns found within familiar plant structures.

Works by this artist (2 items)

Brother Thomas Bezanson, Large Vase, 2000, porcelain, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Ann L. Bronfman, 2000.61, © 2000, Pucker Gallery, Inc.
Large Vase
Artist
Date2000
porcelain
On view
Brother Thomas Bezanson, Large Vase with Cover, 1991, porcelain with honan tenmoku glaze, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Sue and Bernie Pucker in honor of Irving and Charlotte Rabb, 1995.63A-B, © 1995, Pucker Gallery, Inc., Boston, Massachusetts
Large Vase with Cover
Artist
Date1991
porcelain with honan tenmoku glaze
Not on view

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