Object Details
Artist
James F. Dicke II, born San Angelo, TX 1945
Luce Center Label
James F. Dicke II finds inspiration for his art in nature, specifically images of galaxies produced by the Hubble Space Telescope. In Untitled #48, the canvas’s circular shape re-creates the feeling of looking through a telescope. To make these paintings, Dicke attaches the canvas to a potter's wheel and carefully pools drops of paint onto the surface. He then spins the canvas so that centrifugal force pulls the beads of paint outward from the center.
Luce Object Quote
"The artwork I find interesting, and the art I try to make engages interest and tries to stop the viewer for a closer look. A certain element of ambiguity and beauty should address the senses. Is the image abstract or representational? Is it a view through a microscope or a view of space spanning millions of miles?" Artist's statement
Credit Line
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Marsha Ralls
Copyright
© 2009, James F. Dicke II
Date
2009
Object number
2010.19.1
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
Painting
Medium
mixed media on canvas
Dimensions
48 in. (121.9 cm)
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Smithsonian American Art Museum Collection
Department
Painting and Sculpture
On View
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Luce Foundation Center, 4th Floor, 40B
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Luce Foundation Center
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Luce Foundation Center, 4th Floor
Data Source
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Topic
Abstract
Link to Original Record
Record ID
saam_2010.19.1