Falling Star

Date1995

Maker Lanny Bergner American, born 1952

Label TextSpheres captured in a net are loosely defined by the artist as objects that "grow into being." Lanny Bergner reworks man-made materials to quote from the natural world, and wrote about his process: "Twisted wire is made to look like thorns, chicken feet, or flower stocks. Frayed and gathered screen is made to look like nesting material, decaying carcasses or flowing water. Bound screen resembles eggs, buds or berries. In general terms my work is about materials, process and the transformation that takes place when I combine the two."

Object number96.9

ProvenanceThe artist; purchased from the artist by the Seattle Art Museum, February 1, 1996

Exhibition HistorySeattle, Washington, Seattle Art Museum, "Northwest Acquisitions", March 1 - November 10, 1996 Seattle, Washington, Seattle Art Museum, Adult Education Installation, September 6, 2000-November 21, 2005 Seattle, Washington, Seattle Art Museum, "A Bead Quiz", July 1, 2008 - July 1, 2009,Published ReferencesHackett, Regina. "SAM's selectivity reflected in 'Recent Acquisitions' show," in Seattle Post-Intelligencer, March 8, 1996

Credit LineNorthwest Acquisition Fund

Dimensions58 x 18 x 18 in. (147.32 x 45.72 x 45.72 cm)

MediumMetal screen and wire