Created by
Dial, Thornton Sr., American, 1928 - 2016
Date
2000-2003
Medium
corrugated sheet metal, iron, and metal rebar with epoxy resin and paint
Dimensions
Overall with Weight: 117 × 75 × 65 in., 750 lb. (297.2 × 190.5 × 165.1 cm, 340.2 kg)
Description
This is an abstract sculpture that consists of metal pieces welded and fastened together. The metal pieces are various sizes and shapes that are draped, twisted and wielded together over a rebar armature to create a roughly oblong shape. The sculpture stands on a base of twisted rebar feet. Large sheets of metal, including sheets of corrugated metal and a sheet of grillwork can be seen in the center. Parts of some of the metal pieces have red paint on them.
Classification
Visual Arts
Type
found objects
Topic
Abstraction
Art
United States History
Violence
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Jane Fonda
Object number
2022.46
Restrictions & Rights
© Estate of Thornton Dial / Artists Rights Society (ARS)
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd51ffe21a1-c02b-4815-aade-169a98ecaf75

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