Satinwood Bowl #458

Copied Mike Shuler, Satinwood Bowl #458, 1989, satinwood, purpleheart, and bloodwood, 4 3411 58 in. diam. (12.029.6 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), 2003.60.57

Artwork Details

Title
Satinwood Bowl #458
Artist
Date
1989
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
4 3411 58 in. diam. (12.029.6 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Fleur and Charles Bresler in honor of Kenneth R. Trapp, curator-in-charge of the Renwick Gallery (1995−−2003)
Mediums Description
satinwood, purpleheart, and bloodwood
Classifications
Object Number
2003.60.57

Artwork Description

Michael Shuler alternated stripes of purple vermilion wood with layers of satinwood to create this colorful design. One hundred and four wedge-shaped segments of laminated wood were placed in a circle, cut into rings, then reassembled into a bowl form. By rotating the rings around the vessel, Shuler was able to create this vibrant zigzag pattern of contrasting colors.