mummyhamilton:

theartofsculpture:

Edward Kienholz
American, b. 1927-1994
A Lady Named Zoa, 1960. Powered device, Paint, fiberglass, mannequin parts, dispensing machine, enameling kiln and stool, 64 x 18 x 18 in. (162.56 x 45.72 x 45.72 cm)
Los Angeles County Museum of Art

In A Lady Names Zoa, box forms and containers define body parts, making reference to social class and roles.


Very macabre, with female references.

mummyhamilton:

theartofsculpture:

Edward Kienholz

American, b. 1927-1994

A Lady Named Zoa, 1960. Powered device, Paint, fiberglass, mannequin parts, dispensing machine, enameling kiln and stool, 64 x 18 x 18 in. (162.56 x 45.72 x 45.72 cm)

Los Angeles County Museum of Art

In A Lady Names Zoa, box forms and containers define body parts, making reference to social class and roles.

Very macabre, with female references.