Red Fern

Ron Fleming, Red Fern, 1995, box elder, 15 7⁄8 x 15 5⁄8 x 15 1⁄2 in. diam. (40.3 x 39.6 x 39.4 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), 2003.60.15

Artwork Details

Title
Red Fern
Artist
Date
1995
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
15 7⁄8 x 15 5⁄8 x 15 1⁄2 in. diam. (40.3 x 39.6 x 39.4 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
Mediums Description
box elder
Classifications
Subjects
  • Object — foliage — fern
Object Number
2003.60.15
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/2003.60.15

Artwork Description

Ron Fleming turns and hollows his shapes and then draws directly onto the wood, using the color and movement of the grain to guide his design. Balance is important, and Fleming walks around his sculptures several times, making small changes to ensure the composition works from every angle. His detailed pieces balance the fragility of petals and leaves with the strength and durability of wood.

Works by this artist (3 items)

LeRoy Robbins, Fence Post, 1936, gelatin silver print, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Museum purchase made possible by Dr. Frederick R. Wulson, Miss Ellen R. Wheeler, Florence Adele Wetmore and Wells M. Sawyer, 1990.12.2, © 1936, Leroy Robbins
Fence Post
Artist
Date1936
gelatin silver print
Not on view
LeRoy Robbins, Folded Hillside, 1936, gelatin silver print, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Museum purchase made possible by Dr. Frederick R. Wulson, Miss Ellen R. Wheeler, Florence Adele Wetmore and Wells M. Sawyer, 1990.12.1, © 1936, Leroy Robbins
Folded Hillside
Artist
Date1936
gelatin silver print
Not on view
LeRoy Robbins, Poles, Taos New Mexico, 1968, gelatin silver print, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Sandra Haas Berler, 1989.72, © 1986, Leroy Robbins
Poles, Taos New Mexico
Artist
Date1968
gelatin silver print
Not on view

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