Steve Ashby, born Delaplane, VA 1904-died Delaplane, VA 1980 Search this
Medium:
carved and painted plywood, found objects, magazine cutouts
Dimensions:
6 1/4 x 5 x 4 1/4 in. (15.9 x 12.7 x 10.8 cm.)
Type:
Sculpture
Folk Art
Date:
ca. 1973
Luce Center Label:
Steve Ashby created many sculptures that encouraged the viewer to take part, either by turning a lever or pulling a string. In this piece the woman’s leg can be moved up and down as if she were pushing the piano’s pedals. The magazine cutout on the top of the piano reads “Complement your favor[ite] melodies--Choose from exciting rhythm back grounds including: Latin, jazz, foxtrot, waltz, rock an[d] metronome.” This suggests that Ashby wants the viewer to imagine a favorite piece of music while looking at this piece.