About this artwork
The noted Chicago artist Claire Zeisler was a sculptor who, worked off the loom, handled fiber as others handle wood, metal or stone. In this work, a cascade of tightly knotted and wrapped strands of natural hemp falls into a whorl of loose ends that form the base. The simplicity of the natural hemp is enhanced by the flawless craftsmanship, which was inspired by Pre-Columbian textile techniques and the American Indian woven baskets Zeisler collected throughout her life.
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Status
- Currently Off View
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Department
- Textiles
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Artists
- Claire Zeisler , Claire Zeisler Studio (Executor)
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Title
- Private Affair I
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Places
- Chicago (Object made in:), United States (Object made in:), Illinois (Object made in:)
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Date
- Made 1986
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Medium
- Hemp, knotting technique known as macramé (multiple chain knots), twisted and wrapped cords; cut fringe
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Dimensions
- Approx. spill: Diam.: 228.6 cm (90 in.); Approx: H.: 320 cm (126 in.)
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Credit Line
- Marian and Samuel Klasstorner Endowment
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Reference Number
- 1986.1050a-vv
Extended information about this artwork
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