Translucent Bowl

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Object Details

Artist

Ron Kent, born Chicago, IL 1931-died Honolulu, HI 2018

Luce Center Label

Hawaii's humid climate causes streaks and blemishes to occur in soft Norfolk pine after it is cut, and Ron Kent's pale gold vessels emphasize these dramatic stripes and swirls. In Translucent Bowl, the pattern flares upward from the narrow base like flames flickering against the darkness.

Luce Object Quote

"My mission is to create and select the silhouette that best interacts with the natural characteristics of each log, highlighting the intrinsic beauties that nature has provided, seeking a harmonious blend." Ron Kent, 2003

Credit Line

Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the James Renwick Alliance

Date

1986

Object number

1987.42

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

Decorative Arts

Crafts

Medium

Norfolk Island pine

Dimensions

9 x 14 3/8 in. diam. (22.9 x 36.5 cm)

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Smithsonian American Art Museum Collection

Department

Renwick Gallery

Data Source

Smithsonian American Art Museum

Metadata Usage

Not determined

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/vk756922b83-3cac-4491-b722-5eba1d3bc859

Record ID

saam_1987.42