Fortune

2014

Kiki Smith

Associated Names
Kiki Smith

Artist, American, born 1954

This is a painting of a deer standing amidst tall reeds under a sky with stars. The artwork depicts a serene scene with a deer centrally positioned, surrounded by textured reeds against a light gray sky. The sky has dark blue stars. There is a texture and pattern on the lower part of the artwork, suggesting rocks or abstract formations. The painting combines elements of realism and stylized abstraction, blending earthy tones with intricate detailing of the stars and foliage. This is in the style of a modern folk art approach, emphasizing texture and pattern.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    cotton Jacquard tapestry and hand-painting

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Maria and Conrad Janis

  • Dimensions

    overall: 287 × 190.5 cm (113 × 75 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2023.160.5


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

The artist; (Pace Gallery, New York); Maria [1946-2021] and Conrad [1928-2022] Janis, Los Angeles; their estate; gift 2023 to NGA.

Associated Names

Bibliography

2014

  • Frank, Priscilla. "One Of New York's Greatest Artists Explores The Natural Wonders Of Her City." The Huffington Post 14 March 2014, repro. (HuffPost.com, accessed 30 September 2024.)

2018

  • Smith, Kiki, and Nick Stone. Kiki Smith. Tapestries. Oakland, CA, 2018: 8, 11, 52, 67.

2025

  • Donovan, Molly. "Gifts and Acquisitions. Kiki Smith, Sojourn, Congregation, Spinners, and Fortune." _ Art for the Nation_ 70 (Summer 2025): 22-23, repro.


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