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Spew

A work made of felt, suture thread, epoxy resin, pigment, varnish.

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  • A work made of felt, suture thread, epoxy resin, pigment, varnish.

Date:

1995

Artist:

Joan Livingstone (American, b. 1948)

About this artwork

Joan Livingstone’s felt sculptures are the result of a laborious creative process. the felt is not molded, as hats are, but is pieced together and stitched; there is no internal structure or support. the form is suspended in a wooden exoskeleton, then pulled, weighted, and soaked in epoxy resins, which harden. The surface is subsequently sanded, pigmented, and worked until a beautiful, leather-like patina develops.

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Textiles

Artist

Joan E. Livingstone

Title

Spew

Place

United States (Object made in:)

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Made 1995

Medium

Felt, suture thread, epoxy resin, pigment, varnish

Dimensions

101.6 × 114.3 × 22.9 cm (40 × 45 × 9 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of Joan Livingstone

Reference Number

2016.81

Extended information about this artwork

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