Accession Number2015/2.54
TitleFountainhead
Artist(s)Robert PiepenburgArtist NationalityAmerican (North American)Object Creation Date2006Medium & Supportraku ware ceramicDimensions 33 in x 8 in x 8 in (83.82 cm x 20.32 cm x 20.32 cm)
Credit LineGift of the artistSubject matterKnown for his integration of Raku Firing techniques, the Ann Arbor-based ceramicist creates fine art ceramics that represent Piepenburg's pursuit of the spirit. The title references the book by mid-twentieth century novelist Ayn Rand about a modernist architect. The architectural motifs in this sculpture reference the book's main character, who was Rand's ideal man—one who favors individualism over collectivity.
Physical DescriptionThis ceramic sculpture has a base comprised of four rectangular pieces that create a box, topped with three perpendicularly-placed rectangles. It is topped with four curved segments. The sculpture is signed "Piepenburg" in the clay.
Primary Object Classification Sculpture Primary Object Typeabstract sculptureAdditional Object Classification(s)CeramicCollection AreaModern and ContemporaryRightsIf you are interested in using an image for a publication, please visit
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Keywords
architecture (discipline)
ceramic (material)
novels
sculpture (visual works)