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A Reconstructed Thing
Part A: Comprises of 6 broken columns of varying lengths of woven & twisted black yarn arranged in 4 rows. Each row within columns comprises between 20-30 lengths of woolen yarn, the strands being of differering lengths. The individual strands of wool are stapled to the wall from which they are suspended.
Part B: A rectangular upright plinth upon which a large cardboard reel of black yarn is placed. The end of the strand hangs loosely over the side of the plinth.
Collection Area
Art
Item Number
NMW A(L) 1184
Creation/Production
WILLIAMS, Lois
Date: 1994
Measurements
Length
(cm): 2
w(cm) overall:approx 8 1/2 metres including the space in between each columns; (each column measures approximately 96cm), see note 1
w(cm)
h(cm):plinth, 1 metre, see note 2
w(cm):plinth, 32cm
d(cm):plinth, 32cm
Techniques
woven
forming
Applied Art
Material
wool
Location
In store
Categories
Celf Gain ar fenthyg | Fine Art loan Celf Gain | Fine Art Cerflun | Sculpture Celf Gain | Fine Art Haniaethol | Abstract Ôl 1900 | Post 1900 Ôl 1945 | Post 1945 Cysylltiad Cymreig | Welsh connection Derek Williams Trust Collection CADP content Artist Benywaidd | Woman Artist Casgliad Ymddiriedolaeth Derek Williams | Derek Williams Trust Collection Artistiaid y 21ain ganrif | Active in the 21st CenturyComments are currently unavailable. We apologise for the inconvenience.
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