Roden Crater

1986

James Turrell

Associated Names
James Turrell

Artist, American, born 1943

Jack Brogan

Edition Production, American, active late 20th century

Douglas Parker

Edition Production, American, active late 20th century

John Coy

Edition Production, American, active late 20th century

Craig Adcock

Edition Production, American, active late 20th century

Ajax Daniels

Edition Production, American, active late 20th century

Mari Andrews

Edition Production, American, active late 20th century

Mari Andrews

Printer, American, active late 20th century

Gemini G.E.L.

Publisher

This is a photograph of an open wooden box containing dark sand or soil, with a black-and-white image inside the lid. The box is made of polished dark wood, with a top lid that is propped open revealing an image. Inside the main compartment, there is a layer of brown, uneven sand or soil surface. Below the main compartment, a drawer is partially open, revealing a document or card with visible text "RODEN CRATER". The construction of the box features brass hinges and a clasp. The photograph captures a detailed assemblage against a light background.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    mahogany box with fiberglass topographical model, dirt from the site, nine photographs, one lithograph, four text pages, and a statement book

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Gemini G.E.L. and the Artist

  • Dimensions

    overall (closed): 17.46 × 82.87 × 58.9 cm (6 7/8 × 32 5/8 × 23 3/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2001.74.14.1-12

Associated Artworks

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Roden Crater: Box, Model, and Aerial Photograph

James Turrell, Jack Brogan, Gemini G.E.L.

1986

The image shows a landscape with a volcanic cinder cone dominating the view. The horizon is defined by the upper edge of the cone, stretching from left to right. Dry desert vegetation in brown, beige, and muted greens fills the lower part of the image. In the distance, the cone's slope shows variations in color from dark brown at the base to reddish-brown near the summit. The sky is blue with scattered clouds. The scene features a rich color palette highlighting the natural beauty of the volcanic region.

Roden Crater: Color Photograph

James Turrell, Elmi Graphics, Gemini G.E.L.

1986

This is a drawing of a topographic plan. The image shows white lines on a blue background, resembling a blueprint. It depicts a concentric, ring-like structure with lines radiating from the center. There are numerous labels with numerical markers, small crosses, and curvilinear lines indicating terrain features and paths with directional indicators like "West Stair," "East Stair," and "North Spire." The structure may represent an area with a central circular feature and pathways, with labels such as "Survey Control Point."

Roden Crater: Site Plan

James Turrell, Gemini G.E.L.

1986

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Gemini G.E.L., Los Angeles, California; acquired 2001 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Exhibition History

1994

  • Gemini G.E.L.: Recent Prints and Sculpture, National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., 1994, no. 48.

1996

  • Gemini G.E.L.: Recent Prints and Sculpture, Marsh Art Gallery, Richmond, Virginia, 1996, no. 48.

2001

  • Best Impressions: 35 Years of Prints and Sculpture from Gemini G.E.L., National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., 2001-2002.

Bibliography

1966

  • Gemini G.E.L. Sequence List. Los Angeles, California: Gemini G.E.L., unpublished, no. 1437.

2011

  • Ritchie, Charles. Gemini G.E.L. Online Catalogue Raisonné. Washington, D.C.: National Gallery of Art, 2011, no. 53.1. http://www.nga.gov/gemini

Inscriptions

inscribed center front on brass plate: Roden Crater / James Turrell 1986; inscribed inside drawer on brass plate: 9/9 / JT86-2129 / © Gemini G.E.L. / 8365 Melrose Avenue / Los Angeles, California 90069

Wikidata ID

Q63860886

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