Tray for Apollo, William Moore, 1992, Minneapolis Institute of Art: Decorative Arts, Textiles and Sculpture
shallow bowl form with pair of large handles; central brass area attached with brass-headed nails; brass area is blackened at center with irregular inherent drip patterns Moore's mother, a fan of early modern wood turner Bob Stocksdale, taught him wood turning in the 1950s. Moore's subsequent degree in sculpture prepared him to experiment with metal in his wood objects; he is now one of the few wood artists to explore this combination of materials. His metal elements, spun on a lathe and patinated, are integral to his designs. Moore's Tray for Apollo reinterprets the ancient Greek kylix form on a larger scale and in different materials. It could be a container for an offering, or more likely, meant as a drinking cup suitable for one of ancient Greece's most prominent gods. Size: 4 3/16 x 22 1/2 x 15 1/4 in. (10.64 x 57.15 x 38.74 cm) Medium: Myrtle burl, bronze
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