On View
Cultural Expressions Gallery
Exhibition
Cultural Expressions
Created by
Major, Anina
Date
2021
Medium
ceramic and glass
Dimensions
H x W x D: 12 3/16 × 9 7/16 × 8 7/8 in. (31 × 24 × 22.5 cm)
Description
A soda-fired stoneware and sea glass sculpture titled Hybrid No. 00305152021, created by Anina Major. The sculpture combines multiple styles of weaving and glazing across three tiered sections that have been stacked together to form a sculptural basket with a round, main body and a projecting “crown” or “bloom” piece at the top.
The main body of the sculpture is composed of two pieces, each formed from flat and wide pieces of clay woven together. The upper half has gold and variegated glazing, and the lower half has brown and rust matte glazing. The two sections are joined at the middle to form a hollow, ball-like plaited structure. A translucent green glaze has been applied selectively throughout the body section. The projecting, top piece has a dark, smooth, and glossy glaze. The piece fits into the top opening of the body and is constructed using a coiling technique of non-continuous strands of clay with a single/double “over and under” weave. The piece is only woven on the top half of the warp stakes, appearing to “bloom” from the body.
Cultural Place
Bahamas, Caribbean, North and Central America
Classification
Visual Arts
Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design
Type
sculpture
Topic
African diaspora
Art
Craftsmanship
Identity
Migrations
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2022.81.2
Restrictions & Rights
© Anina Major
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5ccc48f2b-d9c7-46a8-8e6d-9cb917bc05c1

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