Artist:

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

Medium:

Norfolk Island pine

Dimensions:

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

Type:

Decorative Arts

Crafts

Date:

1986

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

Object number:

1987.42

Restrictions & Rights:

Usage conditions apply

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Smithsonian American Art Museum Collection

Department:

Renwick Gallery

Data Source:

Smithsonian American Art Museum

GUID:

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

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:saam_1987.42