The Punter's Dream (W1)
Catalogue Record
Collection
Maker
Sam Smith
Title
The Punter's Dream
The story so far: A man punting alone is joined by a woman from a dream
The story so far: A man punting alone is joined by a woman from a dream
Date
1972-73
Description
Carved wooden boat with a standing punter figure, kissing a head without a body, painted in numerous bright colours. Sam Smith, 1972-73.
Materials and techniques
Carved soft and hard woods, natural and painted, with rope, string, shells, feather, glass bead, lace, brass pin, tacks, net, fabric and ribbon. The figures are brought together and articulated by cod or hambro line. The paint used is mainly Plaka with plastic emulsion for the large areas, with a priming coat and a finishing coat of clear varnish.
Dimensions
length: 33cm
length: 33cm
Packed Length: 47cm
Packed Width: 33cm
Packed Height: 34cm
Object number
W1
Category
References
Coleman, M. (1973). Genuine: Made in England. Crafts, (5), pp.13-17.
Maker's statement
All my work is about situations between, or about, people. An idea can present a theme which I work on until I can do no more. All my pieces have a strong story line. The pieces are made to be looked into and not looked at. Any decorative quality they may develop is incidental and not part of the original intention.
Sam Smith, March 1977
Sam Smith, March 1977
