Sparkle Knot XII

1972

Lynda Benglis

Associated Names
Lynda Benglis

Sculptor, American, born 1941

The artwork titled "Sparkle Knot XII" is a sculpture featuring a twisted, knotted form made from a flexible material. The sculpture is colored with a mix of bright hues, including pink, green, yellow, and blue, with a generous application of glitter giving it a sparkling effect. The surface texture varies, with some areas smooth and others rough or frayed. The sculpture extends vertically and twists in a looping fashion. The piece is mounted on a plain white background, which highlights its colors and shimmering details.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    aluminum wire mesh, cotton bunting, plaster, paint, and glitter

  • Credit Line

    Dorothy and Herbert Vogel Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 132.1 x 30.5 x 20.3 cm (52 x 12 x 8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2007.6.90

Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1975

  • Painting, Drawing and Sculpture of the '60s and the '70s from the Dorothy and Herbert Vogel Collection, Institute of Contemporary Art, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia; The Contemporary Arts Center, Cincinnati, 1975-1976, unnumbered catalogue.

Bibliography

2007

  • Donovan, Molly. "Lynda Benglis, Sparkle Knot." National Gallery of Art Bulletin, no. 36 (Spring 2007): 22-23, repro.

Wikidata ID

Q63860959

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