Autumn Vase

Michelle Holzapfel, Autumn Vase, 1993, sugar maple burl, 13 ³⁄₄ x 10 ⁵⁄₈ x 10 ⁷⁄₈ in. (34.8 x 27 x 27.5 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), 2003.60.20, © 1993, Michelle Holzapfel

Artwork Details

Title: Autumn Vase
Artist: Michelle Holzapfel
Date: 1993
Location: Not on view
Dimensions: 13 ³⁄₄ x 10 ⁵⁄₈ x 10 ⁷⁄₈ in. (34.8 x 27 x 27.5 cm)
Copyright: © 1993, Michelle Holzapfel
Credit Line: Gift of Fleur and Charles Bresler in honor of Kenneth R. Trapp, curator-in-charge of the Renwick Gallery (1995−−2003)
Mediums: maple
Mediums Description: sugar maple burl
Classifications: Decorative Arts
Subjects: Landscape — season — autumn
Object — foliage
Object Number: 2003.60.20
Linked Open Data: https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/2003.60.20

Artwork Description

Michelle Holzapfel associates vessels with spirituality. She remembers attending Mass as a child and being impressed by the presentation of the chalice, seeing it as the focal point of both the church and service. Her carved vessels capture this power and elevate simple forms to a higher level of importance.