Name/Title
FLYING BOAT WITH ABTU AND ENETEntry/Object ID
1983.009a-cDescription
FLYING BOAT WITH ABTU AND ENET
Description: A "viking ship" with sail and oars constructed with white tissue paper over a balsa framework with two blue and gold tropical fish hanging on either side.
Marilyn Keating's work is very influenced by children's stories and games, resulting in fun and whimsical, although sometimes startling, pieces.
Influenced by children's stories and games, Keating's Flying Boat with Abtu and Enet is a whimsical and surprising sculpture. The shape of the boat is reminiscent of Viking ships. Constructed of tissue paper stretched over a wooden framework, it features two blue and gold tropical fish swimming on either side.
In ancient Egyptian mythology, Isis, the goddess of fertility and motherhood, transformed into Abtu, a sacred fish. From sunrise to sunset, she accompanied the barque of Ra, the sun god, across the sky.Collection
Fine ArtsAcquisition
Accession
1983.009Source or Donor
Keating, Marilyn KEEPAcquisition Method
GiftCredit Line
Gift of the artistMade/Created
Artist
Keating, Marilyn KEEPDate made
1982Time Period
FigurativeNotes
Early Date: 1982Dimensions
Height
49 inWidth
48 inLength
80 in