Gift from the Sea #2

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Gift from the Sea #2

Derek Bencomo (American, born in 1962)

1997

Medium/Technique Turned milo wood

Dimensions Overall: 50.8 x 48.3 x 24.1 cm (20 x 19 x 9 1/2 in.)

Credit Line Gift of Anita and Ronald Wornick

Accession Number2011.1654

NOT ON VIEW

CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas

ClassificationsWood Carvings / Turnings

In Gift from the Sea #2, wood-turner Derek Bencomo evokes the sea breeze and ocean waves of Hawaii with his careful carving. Bencomo relocated to Maui in 1984, finding his hometown of Los Angeles too stifling. The natural landscape, particularly that of the beach and the ocean, inspires his practice. His work, self-described as a sculptural “dance,” is free-flowing and seeks to replicate the balance and harmony he finds in nature.

DescriptionTurned vessel, very loose form. Smoothly flowing waves and projections of wood make up rim. Six randomly spaced and shaped feet on base.Two natural holes in body. Signed and dated.

ProvenanceJuly 11,1997, sold by Hawaiiana Collectibles to Ron and Anita Wornick; 2011, gift of Ron and Anita Wornick to the MFA. (Accession Date: September 21, 2011)