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The Illustrious Kites Made in Boxing Styles
2004
Sam Gilliam

golden fluid acrylic paint flag bunting

Not currently on view

Museum Purchase: Exchange Funds from the Gifts of Harry and Mary Dalton, David M. Dalton, Dr. and Mrs. Tibor Ham, the Charlotte Debutante Club, Mrs. William Dexter, Dr. and Mrs. Arthur Rogers, L. Bradley Camp and Gifts from the North Carolina Arts Council, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Belnavis, Mrs. Jeanne Brayboy, Dr. and Mrs. Raleigh Bynum, Dr. Gwyn Davis, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Gantt, Dr. and Mrs. Tolly Kennon, Mrs. Mary Maxwell, Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Patterson, T. Michael Todd, Dr. and Mrs. Lester Wallace, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Herbert L. Watkins, Congressman and Mrs. Mel Watt, Dr. and Mrs. Spurgeon Webber, Jr., and Dee Dee Murphy

This sculpture commissioned by The Mint Museums from the preeminent color field painter, Sam Gilliam, is an orchestration of color and form. Upon visiting the Mint Museum of Art, Gilliam was inspired by the park-like setting of the grounds and chose to create a sculpture for the atrium's skylight reminiscent of exuberant box kites.

Accession Number: 2004.53A-Q

Measurements:

height: 600 inches
width: 180 inches

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