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Artists at Work
The exhibition Artists at Work, sponsored by the Smithsonian Community Committee, is on view through May 1 in the S. Dillon Ripley Center Concourse. This juried show, the SCC’s fourth, pan-Institutional art exhibition, underscores the often hidden talents within the Smithsonian community. A panel of three outside jurors selected 56 artists, from 23 different Smithsonian units, from more than 170 entries.
The subjects of these works and the materials from which they are made are as diverse as the people within the Smithsonian family and the collections of the Institution itself.
Images and forms inspired by the lure of distant lands stand side-by-side with images born from the love of the familiar. These creations of paint, canvas, paper, wood, fabric, metal, stone, and clay speak of the artists’ fascination with the world around them—including encounters with objects, ideas, and people through their work with the Smithsonian. These artworks are evidence of the exceptional, after-hours activities of our staff, research fellows, interns, contractors, and volunteers. Their reserves of energy, imagination, and skillfulness enhance all aspects of our everyday work.
Click the link to view the flash animation contribution “Luce Center” from Robyn Johnson-Ross, A/V Contractor, Smithsonian American Art Museum/National Portrait Gallery.
Maya Chung, a 17-year-old high school student and Q?rius volunteer is the youngest artist to contribute to the “Artists at Work” exhibition. Read more about Maya in the Washington Post.
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- Barbara by Annie Farrar, Assistant Registrar, Outgoing Loans, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Mixed Media: found objects and latex paint, 2013
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- After by Lora Moran-Collins, Production shops supervisor, Office of Exhibits Central. Oil on canvas, January 2014.
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Tilted Krumlov by Michael Lloyd, Biological Science Lab Technician, Natural History Museum. Photograph, 8×10,
5/25/2011
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- New Dawn by Bob Allen, Supervisory Visual Information Specialist (Senior Designer), Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Mixed media, 2012
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Christine iv by Ann Gordon,
Volunteer, American Art Museum. Oil on canvas, March 2014
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- Power From Above, Catenary Series by Martin J. Kotler, Exhibition Frame Conservator, Smithsonian American Art Museum/ Lunder Conservation Center. Oil on Linen, 2014
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- Untitled by Gabriela Lujan, Collections Technician (Contractor), National Museum of Natural History/Invertebrate Zoology. Oil on canvas, 2010
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- Nature Boy by Christina Morrison, Advancement Officer, Smithsonian Libraries. Photograph, 8/30/14
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Potomac by Molly Fannon,
Director, Office of International Relations. Oil on canvas, April 2009
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- Treatise by Lynn Goldstein, Volunteer, National Portrait Gallery. Mixed Media, 66 x 27.5 inches, 2013
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- Rooster on the Porch by Gene Young, Photographer, American Art Museum/Office of the Registrar. Photography, 13×19 in., 2012/14
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Ficus, Cambodia by Tara Hornung, Contract Conservator, National Air and Space Museum.
Toned silver gelatin print , (photograph), 2012
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Of Disease by Megan Dattoria,
Exhibits Specialist: Model Maker, Office of Exhibits Central. Brass, IV Tubing, MRI Film, Cotton Cording, Medication Labels, 2010
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- Interchange by Sherry Winkelman, Archive Specialist, Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory. Quilt, 39 x 28, October 2011
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- Expansion/Contraction by Jennifer Frye, IT Project Manager, Office of the Chief Information Officer. Newspaper Mache with Embedded Cork on Gessoboard, 2014
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Grand Canyon Dawn from Desert View Overlook by Walter Larrimore, Contract Photographer, Natural History Museum, Dept. of Anthropology. Digital Capture, Digital Print, Framed: Approx. 20×30,
Sept. 22, 2013
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- Cobra and Hare by Ruth Trevarrow, Traveling Exhibition Registrar, Traveling Exhibition Service. Hardboard & paint, 3/2013
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- I have lost the half of myself, a soul for which mine was made–Voltaire by Cory Grace, Digital Imaging and Asset Specialist, Freer and Sackler Galleries. Digital Photograph, 9 x 14 February 2009
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- Undiscovered America #1 – Painted Hills, Oregon by Zack Frank, Media and Technology Assistant, Smithsonian American Art Museum. Photography, 11 x 15 inches, 2008
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- Andrew Studying by Kate Fleming, Graphics Intern, Office of Exhibits Central. Linocut Print, December 2013
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- Tourists Who Shoot Series Choreography 1 by Theopisti Stylianou-Lambert, Fellow in Museum Practice, Center for Learning and Digital Access. Photograph (C-print), 2009-2013
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- Neon Teepee by Leslie Schuhmann, Museum Specialist, Museum Support Center. Mixed media- Photograph mounted on sintra/wood/Neon, March 2013
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Nicole’s Camels by Patricia J. Wynne, Researcher, Natural History Museum Division of Mammalogy. Solar etching,
2014
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- Mask 3 by Michelle Lisa Herman, Digital Experience Manager, Archives of American Art. Sumi Ink on Mylar, 2013
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Untitled by Joan Mayfield, Book, media and graphics buyer, Smithsonian Enterprises.
Found wood: old venetian blinds and the original floor of my kitchen with red paint and tar. 2012
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- Waihi Sand and Foam by Chuck Gallegos, Emeritus Researcher, Smithsonian Environmental Research Center. Digital photograph, archival pigment print, March 2006
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- Letters from afar by Farah Ahmed, Title Exhibition Designer, National Museum of American History. Pigment Print, 2014
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- Jack-in-the-Pulpit by Jerry Hovanec, Museum Exhibits Specialist, American Art Museum. Blown glass, 1996
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- Plate by Anthony Stellaccio, Project Manager, National Museum of African Art. Clay and glaze, 16 x 16 x 2, 2003
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- Finding Balance by Theresa Esterlund, Manager, Volunteer and Visitor Services, Freer and Sackler Galleries. Collage, 4 x 4 1/2 inches, 2012
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- Sri Vadapathira Kaliamman Temple, Little India, Singapore by Martin R. Kalfatovic, Associate Director, Smithsonian Libraries. Digital Photography, 8×10 inches, 02/08/14
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- Phil by Ari Benjamin Post, Curatorial Contractor, Freer and Sackler Galleries. Oil, graphite and charcoal on board, July-August 2012
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- Ol Timey Landscape Nelson, Nevada by James Di Loreto, Photographer, National Museum of Natural History. Digital Black and White, 16×24, 2 September 2014
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The Trees of Chico Avenue by Jennifer Renteria, Contract Designer, National Museum of Natural History. Photography,
February 2014
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Persea borbonia (Redbay) by Maya Chung, Q?rius Volunteer, National Museum of Natural History. Ballpoint pen,
10/14/2014
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- Heart stool by Danny Robbins, Exhibits Specialist, National Museum of American History. Magnolia and Persimmon, 2014
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- Spear chain by Kameko Branchaud, Education Technician, Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum. Cast brass with patina, 2012
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John Lee Hooker by Soren Meibom, Astronomer, Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory. Acrylic on canvas,
48 x 26 inches, 2014
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- Fishermen at work by Raymundo Z. Villaflores, Design Manager, Office of Planning, Design and Construction. DSLR/ digital JPEG, 1/23/2014
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- Unraveling the Spirit by Tetmura Amira Rasayon, Exhibits Production Intern, National Museum of American History. Digital Photograph on Luster Paper, 2014
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Suspension of Disbelief Tiger Marionette by William Haas,
Exhibit Specialist, National Air and Space Museum. Wood, metal, fabric, polyester resin,
1990.
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- Untitled by Laura Brady, Public Programs Intern, National Portrait Gallery. Charcoal, 2010.
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Gouber by Paul Gayton, POS/Desktop Support, CG Render, 1280×720 pixels,
9/17/2009.
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- Twelve Bells by Lynn Putney, Associate Registrar, American Art Museum, Casein on Wood, 2014.
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- Vase by Joel W. Allen, Museum Specialist, Museum Support Center. Porcelain and glaze, 1997.
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- The Curve of the Earth by Nistasha Perez, Communication Assistant, Office of Facilities Engineering and Operations. Photography, 24in x 8in, September 25, 2014.
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- A Hard Reflection by Donald E. Hurlbert, Senior Science Photographer, National Museum of Natural History. Direct Positive Print Paper/Silver Gelatin Print 16X16, 8/2013.
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- Boy with Oxen by Emily Wu, IT Specialist, Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory. Photography, 16X20, February 2013.
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- Autumn Spice by Mildred Baldwin, Photographer, American Art Museum. Silk, lambskin, leather, canvas, brass rings, 2014.
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- “Ashes to Ashes” by G Jackson Tanner, Supervisory Collections Manager, National Museum of African American History and Culture. Acrylic, 2012.
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- Makonde Gathoni Kamau, Community Outreach Specialist, Clay, 2003
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Potomac Pea Soup #2 by Ashley Hornish, Exhibition Designer, National Air and Space Museum.
PHOTOGRAPHY, 11×18 without frame, March 29, 2014
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Gandan by Jeremy Gardner,
Digitization Technician, National Museum of the American Indian.
Photograph, 11×14, 10 July 2011.
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- Diacassé* by Diana Baird N’Diaye, Curator/Cultural Specialist, Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage. Collage neckpiece with sequins and vintage silks,recycled clothing, vintage buttons and textiles. 2014.
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- Audio-chrome by Jason Stieber, Archives of American Art. Oil on canvas, 2008.
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