Record #:

29612

Author(s):

Abstract:

Jaume Plensa’s Doors of Jerusalem I, II, & III greet visitors as they enter the Museum’s West Building. The three larger figures are mounted high on the wall, are translucent, and are lit from within with words covering their bodies. The words are from the Song of Solomon found in the Bible and the names of the eight gates of the walled city of Jerusalem cover the figures mouths. The figures are described as contemporary gargoyles or celestial beings and their composition and the artist’s style are detailed here.

Source:

Preview (NoCar Oversize N 715 R2 A26), Vol. Issue , Fall 2010, p22-23

Subject(s):

Sculpture; North Carolina Museum of Art--Collections; North Carolina Museum of Art--Exhibitions