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John Scott
"Jazz on a T-" Abstract Kinetic Sculpture

20th Century

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About the Item

Vibrant kinetic sculpture that includes a base that can be mounted on the wall with long pole-like attachment that balances at the base of the piece. The work is wonderfully painted in a variety of vibrant colors and patterns. Artist Biography: Artist John Scott was born in New Orleans and raised in the city’s Lower Ninth Ward. He taught at Xavier University for more than 40 years and was named a MacArthur Fellow in 1992 by the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, a highly prestigious honor that came at the height of his career. Scott was known for creating vibrant kinetic sculptures that explored topics ranging from the West African diddly-bow string instrument to the rhythms and movements inspired by enslaved dancers in early 19th-century in New Orleans’s famed Congo Square. His large woodcuts drew heavily upon life in the city, especially its rich Afro-Caribbean culture and musical heritage. Provenance: From a private collection.
  • Creator:
    John Scott (1934 - 2007, British)
  • Creation Year:
    20th Century
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 47 in (119.38 cm)Width: 60 in (152.4 cm)Depth: 20 in (50.8 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Houston, TX
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: CA4.2020.0909.21761stDibs: LU55136725252

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