Drop (no.7)

Date2014

Artist Erin Shirreff Canadian, born 1975

Mediumhot rolled, cold rolled and Cor-ten steel

Dimensions233.7 x 101.6 x 50.8 cm

ClassificationsSculpture

Credit LineGift of Alison and Alan Schwartz, 2023

Object number2023-013.a-.e

DescriptionSculpture with 5 components: Sheets of steel (some with rust) of various irregular shapes, which hang in layers on a wall-mount from holes
This sculpture is composed of 4 individual shapes of steel that are hung on a steel pole/bracket that is affixed to the wall. Some scratches, discoloration/rust, and overall imperfections in the surface of the steel are present and acceptable. When properly installed the metal shapes will hang free and form the above composition. Please see below for installation instruction. The weight of the work requires that it be affixed to a load-bearing wall of appropriate strength and material. Hardware for the work is not supplied for the reason that local installers will choose screws that are best suited for the sculpture’s weight and the particular wall composition
Component #1 (2023-013a): 11-gauge Cor-ten steel. Cleaned with degreaser and then treated with vinegar / hydrogen peroxide mix to accelerate rust (on both sides) - heavy rust 5-6 passes - at time of production. Approx. 15.78 lbs
Component #2 (2023-013b): 16 gauge cold-rolled steel. Cleaned with degreaser and then oiled at time of production. Approx. 16.97 lbs
Component #3 (2023-013c): 16-gauge hot-rolled steel. Cleaned with degreaser and then oiled at time of production. Approx. 16.97 lbs.
Component #4 (2023-013d): 11-gauge Cor-ten steel. Cleaned with degreaser and then treated with vinegar / hydrogen peroxide mix to accelerate rust (on both sides) - lighter than front shape. 1-2 passes at time of production. Approx. 49.53 lbs
Installation order (front to back): 1 (a); 3 (c); 2 (b); 4 (d)

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