Edward Kienholz

American, 1927 - 1994

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    Angel Monoseries #19

    Edward Kienholz, Nancy Reddin Kienholz

    1990

    Mixed media assemblage  Accession ID  2020.169.24

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    Bound Duck—Black

    Edward Kienholz, Nancy Reddin Kienholz, Stanley Baden, Mardee Carter, Frank Grasso, Noah Kienholz, Kyle Militzer, Carlos Moreno, Gemini G.E.L.

    started 1989, published 1991

    Color screenprint on plexiglas with wood shelf, black formica, cast aluminum, galvanized-steel air duct, wood shelf, and leather german fighter helmet, dripped with hand-applied resin  Accession ID  1993.77.1

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  • The sculpture depicts a vintage television set. It is made from a material resembling concrete or plaster, with a textured gray surface. A wooden frame surrounds the screen, and it includes a brown leather handle on top. The television has metal knobs with a shiny finish and an antenna extending upwards from the top, referencing an old-fashioned television design. The piece has a utilitarian aesthetic reminiscent of mid-20th-century objects.

    The Block Head

    Edward Kienholz, Nancy Reddin Kienholz, Jeff Sanders, Wayne Nielsen, Gemini G.E.L.

    started 1979, published 1981

    Concrete and pumice construction block with wooden bevel, fresnel lens system, television knobs, leather handle, and transistor radio, dripped with polyester resin  Accession ID  1981.5.273

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    Krone

    Edward Kienholz, Jeff Sanders, Wayne Nielsen, Steve Katz, Linda Mack, Ole Georg, Gemini G.E.L.

    1981

    Nickel-plated gasoline can with fresnel lens system, television knobs, and electrical components on wooden table with doily, ashtray, cassette player, and specially-produced cassette tapes, dripped with epoxy resin  Accession ID  2001.74.4

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  • The sculpture is a representation of an old television set crafted from a repurposed olive green jerry can. It features retro-style screen and knobs mounted on a textured, metal television stand with wheels. The sculpture combines an old-fashioned aesthetic with a utilitarian form. The color scheme consists primarily of olive green with black and silver on the stand and knobs. The materials used are metal and plastic, giving it a sturdy and industrial look. The television set has an extended antenna and a non-functional transparent screen that accurately depicts the curve and style of a traditional cathode-ray tube television.

    The Jerry Can Standard

    Edward Kienholz, Nancy Reddin Kienholz, Jeff Sanders, Wayne Nielsen, Steve Katz, Gemini G.E.L.

    started 1978, published 1981

    Painted-metal military gasoline can with fresnel lens system, television knobs, and electrical components on metal and formica stand with doily, cassette player, and specially-produced cassette tapes, dripped with polyester resin  Accession ID  1981.5.278

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  • The sculpture depicts a vintage television set with a square screen, dials, knobs, and an antenna on top. It is primarily beige with a black outline around the screen, and the material appears to resemble metal. It features a retro design with circular perforations on the front panel and a gauge-style dial. There is a carry handle on top of the television. The proportions and details make it resemble an older model TV, reminiscent of mid-20th-century designs. The piece is designed to look like one of the early portable televisions.

    The Econo-Can

    Edward Kienholz, Nancy Reddin Kienholz, Ron McPherson, Jeff Sanders, Peter Carlson, Gemini G.E.L.

    started 1976, published 1977

    Metal can, fresnel lens system, television knobs, and electrical components, dripped with epoxy resin  Accession ID  1981.5.207

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  • The Billionaire Deluxe

    Edward Kienholz, Nancy Reddin Kienholz, Ron McPherson, Jeff Sanders, Peter Carlson, Gemini G.E.L.

    started 1976, published 1977

    Metal can, fresnel lens system, television knobs, solid-state electronic counter, and electrical components, dripped with epoxy resin  Accession ID  1981.5.132

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  • The sculpture depicts a vintage television set with a screen showing a black and white landscape with figures in a field. The exterior is made of a metallic material, featuring a silvery and slightly tarnished surface for a worn appearance. The TV's screen is convex within a rectangular metal frame with a black trim. Below the screen, there is a vent-like design with horizontal slats, and to the right is a circular dial with numbers for channel selection. Adjacent to the dial are two metallic knobs, each with a small groove. The sculpture includes a carrying handle on top and an antenna-like feature, reminiscent of early 20th-century television sets.

    The Opti-Can Royale

    Edward Kienholz, Nancy Reddin Kienholz, Ron McPherson, Jeff Sanders, Peter Carlson, Gemini G.E.L.

    started 1976, published 1977

    Metal can, fresnel lens system, television knobs, light bulb, electrical components, and set of five photographic insert cards, dripped with epoxy resin  Accession ID  1981.5.206.1-6

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  • This is a photograph of a stylized license plate. The image features an orange license plate with large, black lettering that reads "SAWDY 49." Above this, the text "BROTHERHOOD '71" can be seen, and in the top right corner, there is a yellow sticker indicating "OWNERS ISSUE 1972 GEMINI G.E.L." The license plate is enclosed in a shiny metallic frame with yellow reflectors on either side of the top edge.

    Souvenir License Plate for Sawdy

    Edward Kienholz, Peter Carlson, Raul Guerrero, Gemini G.E.L.

    started 1971, published 1972

    Die-stamped, painted license plate with printed sticker, chrome frame, and plastic reflectors dripped with polyester resin  Accession ID  1991.74.134

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  • The image shows a framed display of six cards, each featuring different scenes with people in Victorian or early Edwardian attire. The scenes depict various narratives, such as a wedding, social events, and a baptism. The frame is ornately carved from wood with a floral motif on top. The cards show individuals in different poses, both seated and standing, against different backdrops like greenery and indoor settings. A small brass plate at the bottom likely identifies the artist or collection.

    The Marriage Icon

    Edward Kienholz, Gary Reams, Raul Guerrero, Peter Carlson, Gemini G.E.L.

    1972

    Photo-offset lithographs, hand-colored photographs, and nylon lace mounted on black arches wove paper in a polyester-resin-coated oak frame  Accession ID  1981.5.205

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    Documentation Book: Five Car Stud and Sawdy

    Edward Kienholz, Peter Carlson, Raul Guerrero, Gemini G.E.L.

    started 1971, published 1972

    Photo-offset lithographs, photographs, and magazine clippings with acetate sheet protectors in a plastic three-ring binder  Accession ID  1991.74.133

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    Sawdy

    Edward Kienholz, Kenneth Tyler, Jeff Sanders, Don Blaisdall, Gary Reams, Gemini G.E.L.

    started 1971, published 1972

    Car door, mirrored window, automotive lacquer, polyester resin, screenprint, fluorescent light, and galvanized sheet metal  Accession ID  1981.5.115

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