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The Artist Project: Josiah McElheny

Feb 29, 2016 3 MINUTES
"Every human being has the potential of great insight."

Artist Josiah McElheny reflects on Horace Pippin in this episode of The Artist Project—an online series in which artists respond to works of art in The Met collection.

About the Artist
Josiah McElheny, born in 1966, is an American artist, best known for artworks combining glass with other materials.

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Josiah McElheny (American, born 1966)

Blue Prism Painting V, 2015

Hand-formed cut and polished blue glass, low-iron mirror, blue architectural sheet glass, oak, Sumi ink; 43 3/8 × 43 3/8 × 7 1/2 in. (110.2 × 110.2 × 19.1 cm). Courtesy Andrea Rosen Gallery, New York © Josiah McElheny. Photo: Ron Amstutz

Artworks in this video

Self-Portrait II
Self-Portrait II
Horace Pippin
Sleepers
Sleepers
Horace Pippin

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