Mirror Images Item Number: 2611/1 a-c from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Wood and glass sculpture consisting of two parallel glass panels with glass bases (parts b-c) that sit in a fitted depression on the wooden disk (part a). A pale green ribbon of rippled wood passes between the glass and is bolted to the wooden disk below. The panels are green glass, each with a frosted etching of a Maori-type paddle, with salmon and hammerhead shark motifs. Images in each panel are symmetrical in shape, and similar in design. Glass bases point away from each other. Glass panels have rippled edges.
Cultural Context
contemporary art
Narrative
In 2003 the Spirit Wrestler Gallery in Vancouver hosted “Kiwa - Pacific Connections”, a large contemporary exhibition of Maori art. Concurrently, they held a “Welcoming Exhibition” by eight Northwest Coast artists. This sculpture was made for the exhibition. The etched paddle images are inspired by both Coast Salish and Maori design elements. The donor, Mr. Henderson, purchased the sculpture from the exhibition on opening night in order to offer it as a donation to the Museum of Anthropology.
Item History
- Made by Susan A. Point (Maker) in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada during 2003
- Owned by F. Tracy Henderson between November 5, 2003 and December 15, 2003
- Received from F. Tracy Henderson (Donor) on December 15, 2003
What
- Name
- Mirror Images
- Identification Number
- 2611/1 a-c
- Type of Item
- sculpture
- Material
- cedar wood, metal, paint and glass
- Part A
- height 9.8 cm, width 67.2 cm, diameter 64.3 cm
- Part C
- height 77.5 cm, width 34.0 cm, depth 24.5 cm
- Part B
- height 77.5 cm, width 34.0 cm, depth 24.5 cm
Who
- Culture
- Coast Salish: Musqueam
- Creator
- Susan A. Point (Maker)
- Previous Owner
- F. Tracy Henderson
- Received from
- F. Tracy Henderson (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- during 2003
- Ownership Date
- between November 5, 2003 and December 15, 2003
- Acquisition Date
- on December 15, 2003
Other
- Condition
- excellent
- Accession Number
- 2611/0001 a-c