Supernatural Eye Item Number: 3224/1 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Large scale aluminum abstract sculpture. Stands on, and is attached to, a thick, black, oval, stone base. Sculpture itself is made of epoxy powder-coated aluminum, with a brushed silver surface. On three legs stands a large eye in formline design, with two concentric ovals forming the pupil inside a large open space. The sculpture’s lines vary in thickness.
Cultural Context
contemporary art
Item History
- Made by Robert Davidson (Maker) in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada during 2007
- Owned by MacLachlan Investments Corporation before January 24, 2017
- Received from MacLachlan Investments Corporation (Donor) on January 24, 2017
What
- Name
- Supernatural Eye
- Identification Number
- 3224/1
- Type of Item
- sculpture
- Material
- aluminium metal, stone and lacquer
- Overall
- height 165.0 cm, width 120.0 cm, depth 59.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Haida
- Creator
- Robert Davidson (Maker)
- Previous Owner
- MacLachlan Investments Corporation
- Received from
- MacLachlan Investments Corporation (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Surrey, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- during 2007
- Ownership Date
- before January 24, 2017
- Acquisition Date
- on January 24, 2017
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork; carvings & sculpture
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3224/0001