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The Entropy of Red - Trumpet

Trumpet
1995 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

This trumpet of knitted wire forms part of a trio of remarkable objects which are indicative of the maker's interest in symbolic mysticism. The other two are a full size table and a crown (both in Australian collections). The use of red has religious significance suggesting both love and sacrifice.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleThe Entropy of Red - Trumpet (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Silver wire, lacquered in red
Brief description
The Entropy of Red - Trumpet, designed & made by Robert Baines; silver wire lacquered in red; Australia; 1995.
Physical description
The Entropy of Red - Trumpet, designed & made by Robert Baines; silver wire lacquered in red automobile laxquer.
The trumpet has three valves. It is entirely constructed from wires, the basic element being a flat ribbon attached to an undulating ribbon which runs along it in parallel. This element is coiled from the mouth throughout the shape of the trumpet up to the mouthpiece. Except for the cylinders for the pistons, which are of more open construction, the effect if of an intenseley red trumpet made out of a fine filigree.
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 9.8cm
  • On mount height: 40.8cm
  • Width: 14.0cm
Credit line
Given by the artist
Object history
Anonymous gift
This trumpet of knitted wire forms part of a trio of remarkable objects which are indicative of the maker's interest in symbolic mysticism. The other two are a full size table and a crown (both in Australian collections). The use of red has religious significance suggesting both love and sacrifice.
Subject depicted
Summary
This trumpet of knitted wire forms part of a trio of remarkable objects which are indicative of the maker's interest in symbolic mysticism. The other two are a full size table and a crown (both in Australian collections). The use of red has religious significance suggesting both love and sacrifice.
Bibliographic reference
1995 VicHealth National Craft Award, exhibition catalogue, 30 June-31 July 1995, National Gallery of Victoria, Australia, p. 34, Robert Baines, no. 3. “International Highlights of the Past Ten Years”, by Eric Turner, in Silver, edited by Philippa Glanville, V&A, 1996, p.80 (illustrated).
Collection
Accession number
M.26-1996

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Record createdJanuary 21, 2003
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