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 th enatural 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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Currently Off View
- Textiles
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Artist
- Claire Zeisler
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Title
- Private Affair I
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Origin
- Chicago
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Date
- 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. h. 320 cm (126 in.) Approx. spill diam. 228.6 cm (90 in.)
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Credit Line
- Marion and Samuel Klasstorner Endowment
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Reference Number
- 1986.1050
Extended information about this artwork
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