Tayali Ever Ready (Homage to Henry Tayali)

1981/1986/1988

Melvin Edwards

Associated Names
Melvin Edwards

Artist, American, 1937 - 2026

The sculpture is an assemblage of metal objects, including a spade or shovel head, pickaxe, chains, and a large nail. The components are crafted together to form a single piece mounted on a wall. The sculpture is primarily composed of rusted iron, giving it an industrial appearance with a brownish hue. It is three-dimensional and extends outward from its base, creating a substantial, protruding structure when viewed head-on. Each element is distinct but unified through the cohesive material and rustic aesthetic.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    welded steel

  • Credit Line

    Patrons' Permanent Fund

  • Dimensions

    overall: 22.23 × 29.21 × 27.94 cm (8 3/4 × 11 1/2 × 11 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2022.3.4


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

The artist’s studio, New York; purchased 24 February 2022 through (Alexander Gray Associates, New York) by NGA.

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