Untitled (two works)

Photograph

The Art & History Museums of Maitland

Name/Title

Untitled (two works)

Entry/Object ID

1000.001.220

Description

"An arrangement of folded paper that has been placed in contrasting relationship. The original was rich in color and color contrasts, making use of orange, yellow and blue with a few red notes." ... "Cement bricks form the basis of this architectural composition which with its added details suggests some tropical setting with a Mayan accent."

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

circa 1938

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Location

Back upper left corner

Transcription

An arrangement of folded paper that has been placed in contrast-ing relationship. The original was rich in color and color con-trasts, making use of orange, yellow and blue with a few red notes.

Language

English