Artist:

Chryssa, born Athens, Greece 1933-died 2013  Search this

Medium:

gesso over plaster on wood

Dimensions:

59 1/4 x 44 3/4 in. (150.5 x 113.6 cm.)

Type:

Sculpture

Date:

1960

Gallery Label:

As you move around this work, its appearance shifts as changes in perspective and light create shadows that move, shrink, and expand. Referring to her relief sculptures as "experiments in static light," Chryssa explored ways to make them appear dynamic without any actual moving parts.

Topic:

Abstract  Search this

Credit Line:

Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. David K. Anderson, Martha Jackson Memorial Collection

Object number:

1980.137.18

Restrictions & Rights:

Usage conditions apply

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Smithsonian American Art Museum Collection

Department:

Painting and Sculpture

On View:

Smithsonian American Art Museum, 3rd Floor, East Wing

Data Source:

Smithsonian American Art Museum

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/vk719d8044c-40db-4f32-b27e-c41163549f34

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:saam_1980.137.18