Wendy Stayman, Tall Case Clock, 1992, poplar, Baltic birch plywood, curly sycamore veneer, Macassar ebony veneer, ebonized cherry, slate, brass, azurite, malachite, hematite, enamel, sterling silver and glass, 84 x 24 x 12 in. (213.4 x 61.0 x 30.5 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the artist in memory of her brother David, 2008.34
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Artwork Details
- Title
- Tall Case Clock
- Artist
- Date
- 1992
- Location
- Dimensions
- 84 x 24 x 12 in. (213.4 x 61.0 x 30.5 cm)
- Credit Line
- Gift of the artist in memory of her brother David
- Mediums Description
- poplar, Baltic birch plywood, curly sycamore veneer, Macassar ebony veneer, ebonized cherry, slate, brass, azurite, malachite, hematite, enamel, sterling silver and glass
- Classifications
- Object Number
- 2008.34
Artwork Description
Wendy Stayman crafts a long view of time. This design, made with contrasting colors of curly sycamore and Macassar ebony veneers, recalls a djed, the ancient Egyptian symbol for stability. The pillar-like djed features prominently in Egyptian art, especially on carved sarcophagi, to symbolize the backbone of Osiris, the god of the afterlife. Stayman joined this ancient motif with the future-forward finesse of Art Deco style, characterized by the opulent materials and curved ornamental elements.
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