Glass Experiments: Norfolk sand (Norfolk-US-0043)
Maker
Atelier NL
(Dutch, founded 2007)
Artist
Nadine Sterk
(Dutch, born 1977)
Artist
Lonny van Ryswyck
(Dutch, born 1978)
CultureDutch
Date2022
MediumGlass bottle filled with Norfolk sand
DimensionsBottles: 7 1/2 × 2 15/16 in. (19.1 × 7.4 cm)
PortfolioVirginia Sand Samples and Glass Experiments
Credit LineGift of Atelier NL
Object number2022.35.16
Not on view
DescriptionThis sand was collected by Kathleen Edwards, independent researcher, on March 27, 2022. Ms. Edwards shares the sand's significance: “City Beach is a dear place. It opened in 1935 for the Black community during segregation. It was great to be able to meet with our friends in an unprotested environment, where we felt safe. We could go fishing and crabbing, we brought tons of food to share with others, walking through gravel, glass, rocks and debris, and disrespectful white residents, just to get here.” Atelier NL sand archive sample identification number: Norfolk-US-0043.ProvenanceAtelier NL to CMAExhibition History"To See a World in a Grain of Sand", Chrysler Museum of Art, Norfolk, VA, August 12, 2022 - January 22, 2023.
