Presence & Absence No.2
Form
1998 (made)
1998 (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
Martin Smith (born 1950)
‘Presence and Absence No. 2’
1998
The manipulation of optical effects is a constant
theme for Martin Smith. Two devices he uses
to achieve this are the application of reflective
metallic leaf, and the use of concealed colour.
The underside of this piece is a deep blue.
Not directly visible, it subtly modifies the light
reflected back through the opening in the base.
Made in London
Red earthenware, moulded and assembled,
with aluminium leaf and underglaze colour
Museum no. C.20-1999
‘Presence and Absence No. 2’
1998
The manipulation of optical effects is a constant
theme for Martin Smith. Two devices he uses
to achieve this are the application of reflective
metallic leaf, and the use of concealed colour.
The underside of this piece is a deep blue.
Not directly visible, it subtly modifies the light
reflected back through the opening in the base.
Made in London
Red earthenware, moulded and assembled,
with aluminium leaf and underglaze colour
Museum no. C.20-1999
Object details
| Categories | |
| Object type | |
| Title | Presence & Absence No.2 (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Red earthenware with aluminium leaf |
| Brief description | Circular red earthenware form, Presence & Absence No.2", by Martin Smith, 1998 |
| Physical description | Circular, partly-enclosed form of red earhenware, with central opening revealing aluminium-leaf on interior surface. Concealed surfaces blue. Unmarked. |
| Dimensions |
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| Gallery label | Martin Smith (born 1950)
‘Presence and Absence No. 2’
1998
The manipulation of optical effects is a constant
theme for Martin Smith. Two devices he uses
to achieve this are the application of reflective
metallic leaf, and the use of concealed colour.
The underside of this piece is a deep blue.
Not directly visible, it subtly modifies the light
reflected back through the opening in the base.
Made in London
Red earthenware, moulded and assembled,
with aluminium leaf and underglaze colour
Museum no. C.20-1999(2009) |
| Summary | Martin Smith (born 1950) ‘Presence and Absence No. 2’ 1998 The manipulation of optical effects is a constant theme for Martin Smith. Two devices he uses to achieve this are the application of reflective metallic leaf, and the use of concealed colour. The underside of this piece is a deep blue. Not directly visible, it subtly modifies the light reflected back through the opening in the base. Made in London Red earthenware, moulded and assembled, with aluminium leaf and underglaze colour Museum no. C.20-1999 |
| Other number | 7 (Barrett Marsden Gallery 1999) - Exhibition number |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | C.20-1999 |
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| Record created | March 29, 2004 |
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