213. Dance with Red Ball
Title: Dance with Red Ball
Date: None
Subject: Man and woman with a red ball
Measurements: 24 ¾” W x 2 ¼” D x 21 ¾ H
Materials and Techniques: Wooden forms, wooden hangers, cutouts from art reproduction postcards, red paint
Description: A large circular wooden disc serves as the backdrop for this scene. Inserted into the center of this form is another circular wooden form that has been painted red. Two human figures are represented by portions of wooden hangers and are attached to the surface of the base. The man’s face is represented by the image of a male sculpture’s head taken from an art reproduction post card. The woman’s face is similarly represented by the image of a female sculpture’s head taken from an art reproduction post card. The woman’s arms are extended toward the ball. The man’s arms are trying to intercept her move.
Signed: “NSG” etched on back
Note: Exhibited as #36 “Dance with Red Ball” at Duncan Campbell’s gallery in 1996. Cost: 750 British pounds.