Suspended Sphere

Todd Hoyer, Suspended Sphere, 1994, sycamore, 12 ³⁄₄ x 12 ¹⁄₂ in. diam. (32.5 x 31.9 cm) irregular, 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), 2003.60.22

Artwork Details

Title: Suspended Sphere
Artist: Todd Hoyer
Date: 1994
Location: Not on view
Dimensions: 12 ³⁄₄ x 12 ¹⁄₂ in. diam. (32.5 x 31.9 cm) irregular
Credit Line: Gift of Fleur and Charles Bresler in honor of Kenneth R. Trapp, curator-in-charge of the Renwick Gallery (1995−−2003)
Mediums: sycamore
Mediums Description: sycamore
Classifications: Decorative Arts
Object Number: 2003.60.22
Linked Open Data: https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/2003.60.22

Artwork Description

The sphere is a recurring theme in Todd Hoyer's work. He enjoys working with its pure form and applies precise details to evoke lines of longitude and latitude. Hoyer carved Suspended Sphere Series from a single piece of wood and then applied different textures to present an illusion of separate pieces precariously balanced.