Mirror
Kristina Madsen
(born in 1955)
1995
Medium/TechniqueDyed pearwood and bubinga
DimensionsOverall: 38.6 x 38.6 x 3.2 cm (15 3/16 x 15 3/16 x 1 1/4 in.)
Credit LineGift of Carolyn J. and Robert C. Springborn
Accession number2012.731.1
On View
Not on viewClassificationsGlass
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Inspired by Maori and Fijian wood-carving and mark-making traditions, Madsen crafts traditionally Western furniture forms with intricately carved, geometric-patterned surfaces. After studying the accomplished free workmanship of master carvers in both Tasmania and Fiji, Madsen adapted their techniques to create works like this mirror, whose juxtaposed light and dark materials further activate a surface composed of tight and loose curved lines.
Provenance1995, consigned by the artist to Pritnam & Eamses, East Hampton, NY; 1995, sold by Pritnam & Eames to Dr. Robert C. and Carolyn J. Springborn, Naples, FL; 2012, gift of Dr. and Mrs. Springborn to the MFA. (Accession Date: October 24, 2012)
About 1715–19
probably 19th century
about 1700