Vertical Palette
1976-85
lead, wood, water, smoke, clay, in scientific glass storage bottles with Bakelite® caps in artist-designed rack of oak and steel
28 1/4 x 6 1/4 x 8 1/2 inches
An important early work based on the creative/destructive cycles of Chinese Five Element Theory. It established Chin’s early stand on linking the material to cultural and philosophical meaning.