Dale Brockman Davis, Artist
Arabian Nights, #2
, c. 1969–70
Medium
Clay, leather, and metal
Dimensions
18 x 12 x 12 in. (45.7 x 30.5 x 30.5 cm)
Credit Line
Collection of the artist. Photo by Ed Glendinning
At the center of Arabian Nights, #2 is a fabric-draped pot with voluptuous curves, cinched with a belt that connects all the elements of the piece. This sculpture is a formal and conceptual departure from Davis's previous work with clay, reflecting the artist’s experience with using the potter's wheel as a creative device. The title Arabian Nights reflects an awareness of and interest in what the artist describes as an African aesthetic.