Wolfgang Laib

German, born 1950

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The sculpture is a long, rectangular prism with a triangular top. It has a vibrant orange color with a textured surface, placed on a dark brown wooden floor. The sculpture appears to be around one foot in height and several feet in length.
Wolfgang Laib, Rice House, 1988, sealing wax, wood, and rice, Gift of Edward R. Broida, 2005.142.59

Rice House

Wolfgang Laib · 1988 · sealing wax, wood, and rice ·  Accession ID  2005.142.59
The image shows delicate pencil lines and orange strokes forming abstract shapes on a white background. There are two curved lines with orange patches at the top, resembling a mountain peak with foliage. Below, rows of small repeated triangular shapes in pencil create an abstract pattern resembling sailboats or minimalist tents. The limited color and minimalist strokes suggest familiar landscapes but maintain an abstract interpretation.
Wolfgang Laib, The Rice Meals for a Stone, 1983, graphite and oil on wove paper, Gift of Edward R. Broida, 2005.142.60

The Rice Meals for a Stone

Wolfgang Laib · 1983 · graphite and oil on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2005.142.60