Lighthouse at Bolinas
Artist
Richard Shaw
(American, born 1941)
Date1983
MediumPorcelain with decal overglaze
DimensionsOverall: 17 × 17 1/2 × 8 1/4 inches (43.18 × 44.45 × 20.96 cm)
Credit LineGiven in memory of Jim Morgan by a group of his friends
Object numberF84-15 A-C
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DescriptionTwo separate tromp l'oeil pieces. Cylindrical form of cardboard with pencil marks, package stamps and light blue shipping invoices. pencils stick out and upward, having been poked through from inside. circle of cardboard balanced flat, held in place by the pencils. cardboard circle is a can of Dutch Boy paint with spots of pink paint. of the paint can is a "Pink Pearl" eraser. house form of cardboard with pencil marks and light blue shipping invoices. Roof of house is covered with miscellaneous scraps of ovGallery LabelThe unexpected combination of technical skill and everyday elements challenges us to look beyond familiar objects to determine an underlying story. By tricking the eye, or trompe l’oeil, Richard Shaw blends illusion, whimsy and craftsmanship to amaze the viewer. What appears to be a mixture of found objects, such as cardboard and a paint can, stacked to form a lighthouse, are actually fashioned from porcelain. How do these everyday things, placed together, tell a story?
Copyright© Richard Shaw
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