Hear no evil, See no evil
Artist
Judy Onofrio
(American, born 1939)
Dateca. 1995
MediumMixed media; found objects
DimensionsOverall: 5 5/8 × 4 × 1 11/16 inches (14.29 × 10.16 × 4.29 cm)
Credit LinePurchase: acquired through the generosity of Robert A. Hiller in honor of Jonathan Boyd
Object number2018.45
On View
On viewGallery Location
- L7
Collections
DescriptionA brooch made of a variety of found objects and materials including plastic and glass beads, costume jewerly, found objects, roses, glass cherries, and two monkeys: one covering its eyes, the other covering its ears. There is a central figure made from several beads. Evoking an angel, she has red wings, wears a hat and has facial features in black, white, and red paint. A single turquoise telephone is prominantly placed at the bottom of the brooch between the two monkeys.ProvenanceThe artist consigned to Helen Drutt, Philadelphia, PA by 2018;
Purchased from Helen Drutt by The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City, MO, 2018.
Copyright© Judy Onofrio
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