Remain (in light)

Artist Richard Whiteley (Australian, born 1963)

Date2016

Dimensions12 11/16 × 9 1/16 × 5 11/16 in. (32.3 × 23 × 14.5 cm)

MediumCast and carved glass

ClassificationGlass

Credit LinePurchased with funds from the Paul B. Brooks Trust

Object number

2016.210

On View

Toledo Museum of Art Glass Pavilion (2444 Monroe Street), Glass Pavilion Gallery, 2

DescriptionTwo tonal rectangle that is comprised of matte glass and features an internal ovular crevice that extends to cover nearly the entire length and width of the form. The void is reminiscent of a stomach and at the top of the piece broadly funnels off to a circular hole. There is a matching circular hole at the base of the oval. The cast glass rectangle is comprised of a lighter gray in the top three quarters that is countered by a darker gray in the bottom quarter.

Label TextRemain (in light) explores internal structures. It was partially inspired by the challenge of deciphering MRI screenings. The two-tone cast-glass rectangle has an internal ovular space that is reminiscent of a stomach. Glass allows for the internal form to be seen in tandem with the external structure. Light comes through the perceived interior and exterior simultaneously calling into question what is solid and what is void.Exhibition HistorySydney, Australia, Sabbia Gallery, Illumine: New Works in GLass by Richard Whiteley, August 5-27, 2016.