Birth of Atomic Energy / Willard Stone

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...my conception of science splitting the atom. Along about 1936 when the scientists cracked the atom, it hit the headlines. It scared people to death, but look what they are doing with it today, using it for peaceful things. The hands are the scientist working on cracking the atom; the arms represent Russians and Americans.

From the exhibition: Willard Stone: Following the Grain, 2016.
Willard Stone, artist.

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Title(s):

Birth of Atomic Energy

Creator(s):

Willard Stone (Artist)

Culture:

Native American; Cherokee descent

Date:

circa 1950

Materials/Techniques:

wood

Classification:

Sculpture

Object Type:

Wood Sculpture

Accession No:

11.58

Previous Number(s):

1127.58; 13843

Department:

Art

Not On View

Dimensions

Overall:

Height: 24 1/4in. (61.6cm)
Width: 7 3/8in. (18.7cm)
Depth: 7 3/8in. (18.7cm)

About the Creator(s)

From Gilcrease Museum:

Creator:

Willard Stone

Biography:

Not enrolled, but Cherokee through one grandparent. Generally accepted as a Native American artist, although not legally recognized as such.

Role(s):

Artist

From Getty's Union List of Artist Names:

Names (all):

Stone, Willard

Birth Date:

1916

Death Date:

1985

Nationalities:

Native American

Roles:

Native American sculptor, 1916-1985

Gender:

male

From Gilcrease Museum:

Creator:

Willard Stone

Biography:

Not enrolled, but Cherokee through one grandparent. Generally accepted as a Native American artist, although not legally recognized as such.

Role(s):

Artist

From Getty's Union List of Artist Names:

Names (all):

Stone, Willard

Birth Date:

1916

Death Date:

1985

Nationalities:

Native American

Roles:

Native American sculptor, 1916-1985

Gender:

male

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