Menorah
Dublin Core
Title
Menorah
Candelabra in "Turning to Art in Wood" catalogue.
Creator
Holzapfel, Michelle, 1951-
Identifier
MH_139
Date
1995
Description
A menorah/candelabra with brass cups for candles.
Carved from birch root, upended. On walnut base.
Watch oil finish.
Carved from birch root, upended. On walnut base.
Watch oil finish.
Format
White birch, walnut, brass. 17 x 20 x 11
Subject
Wood sculpture, American
Women and the decorative arts
Carving (Decorative arts)
Women artists--United States
Art woodwork
Decoration and ornament--Plant forms
Menorah in art
Decoration and ornament--Animal forms
Rights
Holzapfel, Michelle, 1951-
Type
Studio Wood Art
Date Copyrighted
1995
Access Rights
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Is Referenced By
1995. "Light Interpretations" invitationalat the Jewish Museum of San Francisco (CA) exhibit catalogue.
1996. "Contemporary Lights: A Celebration of Chanukah" exhibit catalogue at Margolis Gallery, Houston (TX).
1996. "Contemporary Lights: A Celebration of Chanukah" exhibit catalogue at Margolis Gallery, Houston (TX).
" Turning to Art in Wood: A Creative Journey" plate # 62, p. 141: Notes on a Collection, by Gerard Brown cites the piece: "Michelle Holzapfel's arresting Candelabra shows signs of use. Its ritual value removes it rom the day-to-day, and its elaborate craftsmanship demands it be taken care of by those who use it."
MH_ 295 2014 Artist’s Statement/Inventory for Solo Show “From What’s at Hand”
Medium
wood
Provenance
-1995. made for "Light Interpretations" at the Jewish Museum of SanFrancisco. Included in exhibit catalogue.
-1996. "Contemporary Lights: A Celebration of Chanukah" at Margolis Gallery, Houston, TX. Included in exhibit catalogue.
-1996. "Contemporary Lights: A Celebration of Chanukah" at Margolis Gallery, Houston, TX. Included in exhibit catalogue.
2014 Solo Show, “From What’s at Hand” at the Fuller Craft Museum, Brockton, MA.Part of 3-part exhibit, “The Stories We Tell”. borrowed from owners.
1996 Martha Connell Gallery sold to Dr. Neil and Susan Kaye.Promised to collection of The Center for Art in Wood. Philadelphia, PA by Dr. Neil and Susan Kaye.
Rights Holder
Holzapfel, Michelle, 1951-
1996-- Dr. Neil and Susan Kaye.
The Center for Art in Wood. Philadelphia, PA
1996-- Dr. Neil and Susan Kaye.
The Center for Art in Wood. Philadelphia, PA
Files
Collection
Citation
Holzapfel, Michelle, 1951-, “Menorah,” Michelle Holzapfel Archive, accessed May 17, 2024, https://michelleholzapfel.omeka.net/items/show/154.