Photo of collection object Bouquet
JoAnne Carson. Bouquet, 2001. Thermaplastic, aqua resin, and watercolor, 105 x 84 in. (266.7 x 213.4 cm). Gift of the American Academy of Arts and Letters, New York; Sculpture Purchase Funds, 2002, Anonymous Donor, 2002.61. © JoAnne Carson © artist or artist's estate.

Bouquet

2001

JoAnne Carson

American, born 1953

Contemporary Art

The New York artist JoAnne Carson’s Bouquet is a big, fantastic representation of a floral arrangement. Its stems are assembled from copper, fiberglass, and resin, bolted to a base of steel, while the individual flowers and leaves are made from thermoplastic, which becomes stiff when dry. Despite the rigidity of the materials, the overall effect is one of fragile beauty, heightened by the delicate turquoise and purple-blue color of the blooms. With its mixture of recognizable and imaginary flowers, this very decorative, oversize piece conveys a sense of otherworldly fantasy.
Maker/Artist
JoAnne Carson
Classification
Sculpture
Formatted Medium
Thermaplastic, aqua resin, and watercolor
Dimensions
105 x 84 in. (266.7 x 213.4 cm)
Departments
Contemporary Art
Accession Number
2002.61
Credit Line
Gift of the American Academy of Arts and Letters, New York; Sculpture Purchase Funds, 2002, Anonymous Donor
Rights Statement
© artist or artist's estate
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