Dog of Sorrow

Name/Title

Dog of Sorrow

Entry/Object ID

2017.10

Artwork Details

Medium

Clay and copper glaze

Context

Credit Line: Purchased by the Canton Museum of Art

Made/Created

Artist

Gary Spinosa

Date made

1987

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Object Size

Height

26 in

Width

20-1/2 in

Depth

8-1/2 in

Interpretative Labels

Label

Spinosa’s "Dog of Sorrow" is a three dimensional portrait of himself in the form of his dog. Instead of using a human form, he finds the animal form to be more relatable to those viewing his artwork. To him, animals are a more accessible vehicle of emotion. Not only does the title of this piece convey a particular emotion, but the body language of the dog does as well.