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Black Sphere

Creator: Grace Farrar Knowlton
Offered by: Moderne Gallery

Description
Welded and painted copper from the NYAC SERIES

Knowlton was known for her spherical sculptures, sometimes exhibited in groupings. In the 1960s Knowlton was working in ceramics and found that she had the urge to close up the openings in the tops of the vessel forms she was producing. This led her to the concept of creating entirely closed spherical sculptural forms. She began drawing on the spheres, and eventually began producing them in other materials such as copper, plaster, sheet metal and concrete. Later she learned welding to produce structural armatures for the interiors to support the weight of these materials. Later she began cutting or breaking the spheres apart then reattaching the fragments. This process was revealed through the sutures and pockmarks on the surface of the spheres.

More Information

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (similar item)
Period:	1980-1999
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	c. 1991
Styles / Movements:	Modern
Dealer Reference #:	MG0794
Incollect Reference #:	645002

Dimensions

W.	8.5 in;	H.	8.5 in;	D.	8.5 in;
W.	21.59 cm;	H.	21.59 cm;	D.	21.59 cm;

Message from Seller:

Welcome to Moderne Gallery, located in Philadelphia, PA, where we have been showcasing high-quality vintage 20th-century furniture, lighting, and accessories since 1984. Visit us at 215.923.8536 or contact us via email at info@modernegallery.com to explore our extensive collection, including exclusive pieces by George Nakashima and other iconic designers.