Alan Sonfist

Growing Protectors, 1991-1992

© Alan Sonfist • Photo: Louis Lussier

Alan Sonfist, Growing Protectors, © Alan Sonfist • Photo: Louis Lussier

© Alan Sonfist • Photo: Louis Lussier

Alan Sonfist, Growing Protectors, © Alan Sonfist • Photo: Louis Lussier
Artist
Alan Sonfist
Title
Growing Protectors
Dimensions and medium
Stainless steel, white spruce, coniferous needles, and earth, 555 cm (height) × 680 cm (diameter)
Origin
Gift of Stephen White

See Also

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still of Answer Me, 2008, HD video, stereo sound, 4 min 51 s, 3/6.
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