Mirrored Cell

drawn 1969, constructed 1988

Lucas Samaras

Associated Names
Lucas Samaras

Artist, American, born Greece, 1936 - 2024

The sculpture is a geometric installation with reflective surfaces made of large chrome or mirror-like panels. The panels form the shape of a cuboid, with a door or opening that reveals an intricate structure of smaller mirrored surfaces within. The mirrored panels reflect the surrounding environment, capturing images of nearby trees and the interior space. The sculpture blends seamlessly into the surroundings, reflecting natural elements and architecture around it while serving as a focal point.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    mirror over wood

  • Credit Line

    Gift of the Collectors Committee

  • Dimensions

    overall: 274.3 x 399.1 x 387.6 cm (108 x 157 1/8 x 152 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1989.73.1


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Pace Gallery, New York); purchased 15 December 1989 by NGA.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1994

  • Sculpture: An Illustrated Catalogue. National Gallery of Art, Washington, 1994: 214, repro.

Wikidata ID

Q63860952

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