Sit-Able Sculpture (2001)

Mari-Ruth Oda

stoneware ceramics

Classification:

Craft, Ceramic

Materials:

Stoneware

Physical Object Description:

Smooth organically-shaped seat in unglazed white Earthstone stoneware clay. Rounded shape with depression for seat, front edge retracts back towards middle. Description from artist; 'The general shape is slump moulded, then shaped by hand. It is fired to approximately 1230 degrees and sanded with a diamond water sander.'

Dimensions:

35 x 70 x 60 cm

Accession Number:

2001.39

Credit:

Purchased by the Contemporary Art Society with funds from the Arts Council Lottery Fund, the Corporate Patrons of Manchester City Galleries and the Crafts Council. 2001

Scheme:

Special Collection Scheme (1997-2004): Craft

Ownership history:

Purchased from the artist by the Contemporary Art Society, with the aid of an Arts Council Lottery grant for its Special Collection Scheme, the Corporate Patrons of Manchester City Galleries and the Crafts Council, 27 September 2001; presented to Manchester Art Gallery, 2001

Relationship:

Manchester Art Gallery

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Mari-Ruth Oda

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