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Photography by Edward C. Robison III.
Tea II
Photography by Edward C. Robison III.

Tea II

Artist (born 1982)
Date2013
MediumHand-cut bone china
Dimensions5 × 3 × 5 in. (12.7 × 7.6 × 12.7 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineCourtesy Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Bentonville, Arkansas
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Label TextCutting through bone china, leaving blank space where there was once delicate floral decoration, Elizabeth Alexander transforms found teacups, saucers, and a pitcher from dinnerware—vessels to hold liquid and crumbs—into artworks whose sole function is to be observed. Alexander challenges the perception of decoration as frivolous, prompting viewers to reconsider what impact its removal might have on their everyday lives.

Al cortar la porcelana de huesos y dejar espacios vacíos allí donde había delicadas decoraciones florales, Elizabeth Alexander transforma varias tasas, platillos y una tetera de una vajilla —es decir, vasijas que sirven para contener líquidos y migajas— en obras de arte cuya única función es ser observadas. Alexander desafía la percepción de la decoración como un elemento frívolo y fuerza a los espectadores a reconsiderar el impacto que podría tener su eliminación en la vida cotidiana.
Photo: Jeffrey Engel
Elizabeth Alexander
2013
Photo: Jeffrey Engel
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2014
Photography by Edward C. Robison III.
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2014
Photography by Edward C. Robison III.
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2014
Photography by Edward C. Robison III.
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2015
Photo: Jeffrey Engel
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2014
Photography by Edward C. Robison III.
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2014
Photo: Brian Lockhart.
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2014
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1969
Photo: Courtesy of the artist.
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2014
Photo: M. Lee Fatherree; © Marvin Lipofsky Studio, Inc.
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1976-1977