Hana Valley, First View, from the “Peaks and Valleys Series”

Derek A. Bencomo, Hana Valley, First View, from the "Peaks and Valleys Series", 1995-1997, milo, 8 ³⁄₄ x 15 ³⁄₄ x 15 ¹⁄₂ in. (22.3 x 40.1 x 39.4 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), 2003.60.2

Artwork Details

Title: Hana Valley, First View, from the “Peaks and Valleys Series”
Artist: Derek A. Bencomo
Date: 1995-1997
Location: Not on view
Dimensions: 8 ³⁄₄ x 15 ³⁄₄ x 15 ¹⁄₂ in. (22.3 x 40.1 x 39.4 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: milo
Mediums Description: milo
Classifications: Decorative Arts
Object Number: 2003.60.2
Linked Open Data: https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/2003.60.2

Artwork Description

The soft folds and delicate curved edges of Derek Bencomo's vessels evoke the island landscape of Maui. Hana Valley twists and flows with the grain of the wood and natural flaws have been integrated to become elegant features. Bencomo often turns and carves a solid piece of wood and enjoys the fact that only he knows what it looked like before he started to work.