Pair of standing vertical sculptures composed of stacked, faceted diamond forms on stone base , supported on a (interior) stainless-steel pipe.

Infinite Pillars

Artist Wada Akira (Japanese, born 1978)

Date2009

MediumTwo components each consisting of porcelain, stone and steel

DimensionsPart 1: 59 x 11 7/8 x 11 7/8 in. (149.9 x 30.2 x 30.2 cm)
Part 2: 9 ft. 10 1/8 in. x 11 7/8 in. x 7 in. (300 x 30.2 x 17.8 cm)

ClassificationsSculpture

Credit LineAnonymous gift in loving memory of Pauline and Johnny Falk

Object number2014.40

Collections

ASIAN

Visual DescriptionPair of standing vertical sculptures composed of stacked, faceted diamond forms on stone base , supported on a (interior) stainless-steel pipe.

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