Object Details
Artist
Jeff Wise, born Silver Creek, NY 1953
Luce Center Label
Pierced Orchid shows the artist’s interest in “an implied sense of motion and timelessness.” Jeff Wise prefers flowing, organic forms to architectural or industrial imagery and emphasizes “touch” as well as visual beauty in his work. Pierced Orchid combines sculpted gemstones cut by the artist with precious metal in a design that exhibits “an easy natural flow.”
Luce Object Quote
“I believe that the stones I carve, and the metals I heat, forge and shape have an inherent life force of their own.” Artist quoted by Aaron Faber Gallery, 2003
Credit Line
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Jane and Roger Batchelder
Date
1996
Object number
1996.90
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
Decorative Arts-Jewelry
Crafts
Medium
fabricated 18k gold, red coral and sugilite
Dimensions
2 1/2 x 1 5/8 x 3/4 in. (6.4 x 4.2 x 2.0 cm.)
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Department
Renwick Gallery
Data Source
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Topic
Abstract
Object\flower\orchid
Link to Original Record
Record ID
saam_1996.90