%C2%A9 Todd Hoyer
Untitled, 1987
Todd Hoyerexpand_more
Mexican blue oakexpand_more
Gift from the Collection of John and Robyn Hornexpand_more 2002.84.16
Not on Viewexpand_more
Hoyer turns objects using green wood from the Arizona desert. In this untitled work from Hoyer's "Gourd Series," the artist exploits the natural irregularities of wood, turning a vessel from a vertical section of a hollow log. Hoyer manipulates the wood section to achieve a vessel with two open sides. One side has a symmetrical, oblong opening with a natural bark edge, while the other side has two large, frail-looking openings. Hoyer describes these works as "based on the vessel form, aged and weathered by time and the elements. Within is the sphere, the soul of the vessel, unchanged in the purity of the geometric form. As my body has aged with time, the search still continues within for the purity and perfection of that which is whole and does not change."
Details
- Title
- Untitled
- Artist Life
- born 1952
- Role
- Artist
- Accession Number
- 2002.84.16
- Curator Approved
This record has been reviewed by our curatorial staff but may be incomplete. These records are frequently revised and enhanced. If you notice a mistake or have additional information about this object, please email collectionsdata@artsmia.org.
Does something look wrong with this image? Let us know
Zoom in on the left to the detail you'd like to save. Click 'Save detail' and wait until the image updates. Right click the image to 'save image as' or copy link, or click the image to open in a new tab.
© Todd Hoyer