Michael Jackson and Bubbles Sculpture

By Jeff Koons in 1988. Acccording to Wikipedia, Bubbles is a chimpanzee that Jackson adopted from a cancer research center in Texas in 1985. He sat in for Jackson's recording sessions of his studio album Bad. Bubbles regularly appeared in images of Jackson in the late 1980s and was later mocked by the public. By coating the sculpture in gold paint, Koons displays the role of Jackson as a pop icon and cultural fetish object, including Bubbles in a matching military jacket. The sculpture was not available for viewing at the museum due to that the floor was closed.

Smoke Sculpture

By artist Tony Smith. Smoke was made in 1967 and fabricated in 2005. Acording to the museum, it is one of the largest sculptures by Tony Smith. It reflects his lifelong exploration of patterns found in organic life and is composed of close-packed hexagons supported by a triad of columns with tetrahedral capitals. I chose this artwork because, it was the first piece of artwork that captured my attention when entering the museum. I thought it was unique to see such a colossal sculpture actually reflect something like the artist that made it Tony Smith.

Portrait of Sebastian Juñer Vidal

By famous artist Pablo Picasso the portrait of Sebastian Juñer Vidal was painted in 1903 on an oil on canvas. This piece of artwork captured my attention, because of the dark colors used in the portrait and mysterious appearance.

Portrait of Mrs. John Pigott

By Joseph B. Blackburn in 1760. Like Mr. Pigott, the portrait of Mrs. John Pigott is an oil on canvas purchased with funds provided by the American Art Council in honor of the Museum's 25th anniversary.

By the museum, she is posing in front of a palmetto with a native bird at rest on her finger. This painting along with John Pigott remained within the family until the museum acquired it for itself. Like John Piggot, it captured my interest due to it was made short before the Reovultionary era.

Portrait of Captain John Pigott

By Joseph B. Blackburn in 1760. The portrait of John Pigott is an oil on canvas purchased with funds provided by the American Art Council in honor of the Museum's 25th anniversary. By the museum, John Pigott is posed before the harbor of Hamilton. Further in the distance of the portrait is the home of Pigott's father-in-law. The wealth and posture of the Pigotts are indicated by these potraits and their attire. John Pigott's coat accquires accesories such as lace shirt cuffs and a white satin waistcoat in gold and silver. I chose this portrait, because it caught my attention since it was short before the Revolutinary Era during the colonial period.