Basket Bowl

Accession Number
2002/2.185

Title
Basket Bowl

Artist(s)
Bob Womack

Object Creation Date
1999

Medium & Support
big leaf maple burl

Dimensions
14 1/2 x 11 x 7 in. (36.83 x 27.94 x 17.78 cm)

Credit Line
Gift of Robert M. and Lillian Montalto Bohlen

Label copy
Bob Womack’s creations reflect a harmony between the sculptor and his material. He is best known for his amalgamation of smooth and textured surfaces, of natural and designed forms, and for his use of unusual domestic hardwoods. When selecting the material, careful thought is devoted to its color, texture, grain, and shape.
Womack achieves the organic, asymmetrical shape of Basket Bowl by incorporating free-form carving techniques, using a chainsaw and bandsaw to establish a rough form, followed by smaller tools for the more refined areas. The result is an object that looks as if it was actually grown in nature. In this case, the extraordinary smooth surfaces are played against the naturally occurring burl, creating a drama within the work that enlivens the piece further.
from the exhibition Nature Transformed: Wood Art from the Bohlen Collection, June 12 – October 3, 2004

Primary Object Classification
Sculpture

Collection Area
Modern and Contemporary

Rights
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Keywords
basketry
vessels (containers)
wood (plant material)

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On display

UMMA Gallery Location ➜ AMH, 2nd floor ➜ 205 (Albertine Monroe-Brown Study-Storage Gallery) ➜ Cabinet A ➜ Shelf 2