Autumn Vase

Michelle Holzapfel, Autumn Vase, 1993, sugar maple burl, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Fleur and Charles Bresler in honor of Kenneth R. Trapp, curator-in-charge of the Renwick Gallery (1995--2003), 2003.60.20, © 1993, Michelle Holzapfel
Copied Michelle Holzapfel, Autumn Vase, 1993, sugar maple burl, 13 3⁄4 x 10 5⁄8 x 10 7⁄8 in. (34.8 x 27 x 27.5 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Fleur and Charles Bresler in honor of Kenneth R. Trapp, curator-in-charge of the Renwick Gallery (1995−−2003), 2003.60.20, © 1993, Michelle Holzapfel

Artwork Details

Title
Autumn Vase
Artist
Date
1993
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
13 3⁄4 x 10 5⁄8 x 10 7⁄8 in. (34.8 x 27 x 27.5 cm)
Copyright
© 1993, Michelle Holzapfel
Credit Line
Gift of Fleur and Charles Bresler in honor of Kenneth R. Trapp, curator-in-charge of the Renwick Gallery (1995−−2003)
Mediums
Mediums Description
sugar maple burl
Classifications
Subjects
  • Object — foliage
  • Landscape — season — autumn
Object Number
2003.60.20
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/2003.60.20

Artwork Description

Michelle Holzapfel associates vessels with spirituality. She remembers attending Mass as a child and being impressed by the presentation of the chalice, seeing it as the focal point of both the church and service. Her carved vessels capture this power and elevate simple forms to a higher level of importance.