The Entropy of Red - Trumpet
Trumpet
1995 (made)
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
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| Object type | |
| Title | The 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. |
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| 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).
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| Collection | |
| Accession number | M.26-1996 |
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| Record created | January 21, 2003 |
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