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Photograph by Ed Pollard, Sony a7R II 2022.
Portal #100
Photograph by Ed Pollard, Sony a7R II 2022.
Photograph by Ed Pollard, Sony a7R II 2022.

Portal #100

Artist Nick Leonoff (American, born 1978)
CultureAmerican
Date2018
MediumBlown, cut, and wheel-carved glass
Dimensions12 × 7 in. (30.5 × 17.8 cm)
SignedThe artist’s signature is inscribed on the outer surface near one edge (with the first name in block letters): NICK Leonoff.
Credit LineGift of Gwen and Jerome A. Paulson
Object number2021.12.3
Not on view
DescriptionThis is a hollow sphere that has had two parallel circular edges lopped off, making it rather ring-like. The artwork rests on the solid glass portion by means of a simple black rubber ring with a rounded section.
ProvenanceCommissioned directly from artist through Jerome and Gwen Paulson | Jerome and Gwen Paulson to CMA.