Untitled (nude wall panel)

Photograph

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The Art & History Museums of Maitland

The artwork depicts a seated, abstract figure holding a circular shape against a textured background.

The artwork depicts a seated, abstract figure holding a circular shape against a textured background.

Name/Title

Untitled (nude wall panel)

Entry/Object ID

1000.001.139

Description

A wall panel in cement illustrating a very direct method of sculptural expression which because of the fast*setting quality of the cement makes it necessary for the artist to work rapidly and with decision. AS....1938

Context

In 1938, artist J. André Smith exhibited a series of bold experiments at the Research Studio—24 “eye-openers” that challenged what he called the “well-behaved and disgustingly normal” state of art. These images revisit that moment of creative risk and reinvention. While the original constructions were temporary, Smith and Attilio “Duke” Banca documented each work, preserving what Smith described as their “first season of experimental work.”

Collection

Smith Collection (MAA)

Cataloged By

Bianca Fazio

Acquisition

Accession

1000.001

Made/Created

Artist Information

J. André Smith
Duke Banca

Date made

1938

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Location

Back upper left corner

Transcription

A wall panel in cement illustrating a very direct method of sculptural expression which because of the fast*setting quality of the cement makes it necessary for the artist to work rapidly and with decision. AS....1938

Language

English