"Creature Abstract" Sculpture | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society

Photograph

"Creature Abstract" Sculpture

"Creature Abstract" Sculpture | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society
Sun-lit sculpture, identified as "Creature Abstract," in Sid's backyard. Painted entirely white, the sculpture uses bold negative spaces with curvilinear shapes to define an abstract human figure: a small head with ocular and a nasal or mouth cutout sits on an upper torso, defined by shoulders and open arm or breast. The body stands on a two-tiered base, and in its entirety measures 47" x 31" x 20". Other sculptures pictured are "Sphinx," a white "Multi-tiered Pagoda," and a pillar.
DESCRIPTION
Sun-lit sculpture, identified as "Creature Abstract," in Sid's backyard. Painted entirely white, the sculpture uses bold negative spaces with curvilinear shapes to define an abstract human figure: a small head with ocular and a nasal or mouth cutout sits on an upper torso, defined by shoulders and open arm or breast. The body stands on a two-tiered base, and in its entirety measures 47" x 31" x 20". Other sculptures pictured are "Sphinx," a white "Multi-tiered Pagoda," and a pillar.
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:123944
Creation Date:date unknown
Creator Name:Boyum, Sid
City:Madison
County:Dane
State:Wisconsin
Collection Name:Sid Boyum collection, circa 1900-2018 (bulk 1950-1980)
Genre:Photograph
Original Format Type:photographic print, color
Original Format Number:PH 6986 Box 14, Folder 2
Original Dimensions:3.5 x 5 inches
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The piece is currently installed near Monty's Blue Plate restaurant. Also see Image ID: 136542.
SUBJECTS
Sculpture
Lawns
Yards
Fences
Outdoor photography

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