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    Minter, Joe Wade Sr.
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    The sculpture showcases a large, vertical, rusted metal sheet as the main structural element. It is made of dark brown, heavy, oxidized metal, likely iron or steel. A significant rust-coated chain is wrapped around the metal sheet, adding a dynamic element. The chain appears old with an orange-brown patina from corrosion. The overall look is raw and unembellished, with the sculpture's size larger than the viewer, giving it a dominating presence.
    Joe Minter, Unlocked Chain, 1998, ferrous metal and chain, Gift of the Souls Grown Deep Foundation, 2021.18.1

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    Joe Minter · 1998 · ferrous metal and chain ·  Accession ID  2021.18.1

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