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Positron, a Particle, LHC CERN
Positron, a Particle, LHC CERN

Positron, a Particle, LHC CERN

Object NameSculpture
Artist Michael Estes Taylor (American, b. 1944)
Made FromBK-7 Optical Glass, BFSA Pigment, Hxtal NYL Adhesive
Date2013
Place MadeUnited States, NY, Rochester
TechniqueLaminated, cut, polished
SizeOverall H: 52 cm, W: 37.5 cm, D: 35.5 cm
Accession Number2021.4.51
Credit LineGift of Michael Taylor
Curatorial Area(s)
Exhibitions
Traversing Parallels
Not On View
Physical DescriptionSculpture, "Positron, a Particle, LHC CERN". Colorless BK-7 optical glass, pink BFSA pigment, Hxtal NYL adhesive; laminated, cut, polished. Sculpture in the form of a spiral consisting of colorless wedge shapes with square bases and layers of deep pink lamination; wedge shapes are stacked atop one another, spiraling upwards from a base consisting of two half circles of colorless glass.
Provenance
Source Michael Estes Taylor (American, b. 1944) - 2013-2021-12-14
Object copyright© Michael Estes Taylor
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