Shroud

2008

American, born 1965

Seattle-based Webb often refers to himself as a carver, and his obvious proficiency in shaping wood to his desire is evident in this work. This figure resonates within our collective memory of recent historical events-such as the atrocities at Abu Ghraib-but remains hauntingly ambiguous. Seen within the setting of a museum, it could also depict a bust under wraps, offering an atypical and unmonumental sculptural statement.

Carved redwood

22 x 7 1/2 x 11 in. (55.9 x 19.1 x 27.9 cm)

Purchased with funds from the Mark Tobey Estate Fund and Greg Kucera and Larry Yocom

2008.58

Provenance: The artist, Seattle, WA; [Greg Kucera Gallery, Seattle, WA]; as partial purchase and partial gift to Seattle Art Museum, December 2008

Courtesy of Greg Kucera Gallery, Inc.

Not currently on view

Resources

Exhibition HistorySeattle, Washington, Greg Kucera Gallery back room, Untitled installation of work by gallery artists, November 3, 2008 - December 2008

Seattle, Washington, Seattle Art Museum, permanent collection galleries, July 2009 - November 2010

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