Object Record
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Metadata
Artist |
Rosenstein, Kerri |
Nationality or Tribal Affiliation |
American |
Title |
Untitled |
Type of Object |
Painting |
Date |
2001 |
Medium |
Oil Paint and graphite on canvas |
Dimensions |
H-200.2 W-166.8 D-3.5 cm |
Collection |
Missoula Art Museum Collection |
How acquired |
Gift of David James in Memory of Tom Rippon, Artist, Mentor, Friend |
Object ID |
2009.04 |
Statement about this object |
"This painting, to my knowledge, is the only remainder of a series of large works done by Ms. Rosenstein during her time as a graduate student at the University of Montana, where she earned her MFA degree. In a moment or rather a period of decision making, Kerri ripped the remaining paintngs into strips and tied them into large balls of canvas, creating elements for a sort of multipleoption sculptural installation with infinite presentation possibilities. I had (very fortunately) purchased this work prior to that transformation of form. "Each painting was exquisite, elegant, infinite in its beauty, in my opinion. "As a mark of genius, sensitivity and bravery, Kerri let go of these works and allowed/guided them to literally transition from illusionistic space to real space. "Through no foresight of my own, I luckily was able to preserve an example of these, in my estimation, ethereal and evershifting examples of one of the most beautiful series of paintings I have ever directly observed." - Retired UM Art Professor and donor, David James, March 2013 |
Subjects |
Text Language Writing |