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Louise Hibbert, Cinachyra Box, 2000, Sycamore, boxwood, polyester resin, and acrylic ink, multiple components; dimensions variable, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Jeffrey Bernstein, M.D. and Judith Chernoff, M.D., 2021.66.20A-C
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Artwork Details
- Title
- Cinachyra Box
- Artist
- Date
- 2000
- Location
- Not on view
- Dimensions
- multiple components; dimensions variable
- Credit Line
- Gift of Jeffrey Bernstein, M.D. and Judith Chernoff, M.D.
- Mediums Description
- Sycamore, boxwood, polyester resin, and acrylic ink
- Classifications
- Subjects
- Object — other — container
- Object Number
- 2021.66.20A-C
Artwork Description
Louise Hibbert recreates curious wonders of the marine world, like this Cinachyra, a spherical sponge featuring a bright orange surface pattern.
Hibbert describes her process: “I find that using the lathe gives my work rhythm and balance, almost like a structural backbone within each piece. I then begin carving, texturing, applying airbrushed inks, resins or metals to create the intricate details.”
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