Ice Lands
1994
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found galvanized ferrous metal, previously painted, and metal nails on wood
Dimensions
overall: 113.03 × 121.92 × 15.24 cm (44 1/2 × 48 × 6 in.)
Classification
Sculpture
Department
CMC
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Patrons' Permanent Fund and Gift of the Souls Grown Deep Foundation
Accession Number
2020.28.39
Art Historical Context
Ronald Lockett's *Ice Lands* (1994) is a striking mixed-media sculpture that exemplifies the artist's innovative use of found objects to confront pressing social and environmental themes. Born in Bessemer, Alabama, Lockett (1956–1998) was a self-taught artist closely associated with the visionary tradition of Southern African American makers, including mentor Thornton Dial. Working with humble, discarded materials—here, galvanized ferrous metal (likely salvaged roofing or siding), remnants of old paint, metal nails, and wood—Lockett crafted this 44½ × 48 × 6-inch wall-mounted piece, evoking ru...