Posts by Kiki Smith
Gift of the artist in honor of Bill Goldston
Little Banshee Pearls http://www.moma.org/collection/works/90041
from a suite of 12 lithographs--.3-5,.8,.10,.11 and .1,.2,.6,.7,.9,.12 each framed together in two frames; two grey faces and one black face in negative; face of woman with large teeth left of center; hair imagery in lower corners; ink splotches overall; ink drips in LLC
Banshee Pearls (11) https://collections.artsmia.org/art/113189/
Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Fund
Bat (plate, folio 79 verso) from A Bestiary http://www.moma.org/collection/works/10107
“Summer Night” by Kiki Smith features a contemplative face intertwined with vibrant, elongated strokes in red, blue, and yellow, evoking a sense of dreamlike introspection. Known for her exploration of human nature and mythological themes, Smith creates an enigmatic and otherworldly atmosphere in this artwork.
Summer Night https://www.wikiart.org/en/kiki-smith/summer-night-2011
"Chorus," part of Kiki Smith's vibrant collection, features a series of stained glass stars and colorful panels, which are strikingly scattered across an urban environment. The artwork embodies Smith's exploration of cosmic themes and human experiences, juxtaposed against a gritty city backdrop to emphasize the contrast and harmony between nature and urban life.
"Alice II (feet uncrossed)" by Kiki Smith depicts a contemplative female figure sitting with her feet uncrossed, characterized by a textured, unglazed white surface lending an ethereal quality. Smith's work often explores themes of femininity, human connection, and mythology, using fragmented forms to evoke emotional and physical vulnerability.
Alice II (feet uncrossed) www.wikiart.org/en/kiki-smith/alice-ii-f...
"Eve in the Pomegranates" by Kiki Smith is an evocative depiction that intertwines the biblical figure of Eve with symbolic elements of nature, such as vivid pomegranates. Smith's work frequently explores themes of femininity and myth, often reflecting on the interconnectedness of human and natural worlds.
Eve in the pomegranates www.wikiart.org/en/kiki-smith/eve-in-the...
Gift of The Junior Associates of The Museum of Modern Art
White Mammals http://www.moma.org/collection/works/61269
Gift of Emily Fisher Landau
Come Away from Her (after Lewis Carroll) http://www.moma.org/collection/works/89069
"Moment B" from Kiki Smith's collection captures introspection through a delicate interplay of nature and portraiture. The artwork's ethereal setting, with branches and leaves framing a solemn figure, reflects Smith's exploration of identity and the interconnectedness of humanity and nature.
Moment B https://www.wikiart.org/en/kiki-smith/moment-b-2006
Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Margaret Fisher Fund © Kiki Smith
2 of 7 etchings in Porfolio: White Mammals www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/19225...
Acquired through the generosity of Susan Jacoby in honor of her mother, Marjorie L. Goldberger and General Print Fund
Gift of The Junior Associates of The Museum of Modern Art
Untitled from White Mammals http://www.moma.org/collection/works/86591
This sculpture by Kiki Smith features a nude female form adorned with butterflies, highlighting themes of transformation and rebirth. Known for exploring the human body, Smith's work frequently intertwines vulnerability with elements of nature.
Untitled https://www.wikiart.org/en/kiki-smith/untitled-1994
This untitled artwork by Kiki Smith displays a complex, swirling mass of intertwining lines, evoking themes of the natural world and the intricate connections within it. Known for exploring the human body and nature, Smith's work often blurs the boundaries between the seen and the unseen, inviting viewers to ponder the mysteries of life and form.
Untitled https://www.wikiart.org/en/kiki-smith/untitled-1990-1
Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Barbara Krakow Gallery © Kiki Smith
Silent Work www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/25332...
This artwork by Kiki Smith features an array of fragmented human body parts rendered in a bold, minimal style, exploring themes of identity and the human form. The use of monochromatic tones on delicate paper suggests a fragile connection between the body and the self, common in Smith's exploration of corporeal transformation.
Mary Ellen Meehan Fund
Untitled (folio 6, verso) from The Vitreous Body http://www.moma.org/collection/works/86788
Gift of Universal Limited Art Editions
Double page plate from Fountainhead http://www.moma.org/collection/works/10677