Object Record
Images
Metadata
Object ID Number |
2001.029.008 |
Artist |
Manca, Gabriel |
Title |
Untitled |
Date |
1995 |
Medium |
Metal, glass and mixed media |
Dimensions (H x W x D) |
16" x 12" x 6" |
Credit Line |
Maribeth Collins Art Acquisition Fund |
Culture |
North American / United States / Oregon / Portland |
Collection |
Northwest Art Collection |
Object Name |
Assemblage |
Description |
The piece is a little metal basin whose bottom has been cut out and replaced by a glass pane which is held in place by two strips of metal, screws, wood and finishing nails. The top of the basin--the part which is open on a functional basin--has been closed off with wood and is now the back of the piece. Inside the basin is a miniature rocking chair made of distressed wood. The rocking chair is not complete: it is seen in profile and the portion towards the back has been removed and drawn in instead. Draped or seated unconventionally in the chair (legs through the side) is a black and gray outfit (pants and a smaller shirt arranged to look like a person without head, arms or feet sticking out of the clothing). A small limb (the lower leg and foot) carved out of wood with the foot of a rocking chair attached to it has been attached to the back of the chair. The whole piece as been much distressed--made to look old by rubbing dark paint into crevices and on surfaces. |