Hank Willis Thomas
Ernest and Ruth, 2015/2021 fabrication
Painted steel plate and pipe
Museum Purchase
In the shape of a giant speech bubble, Ernest and Ruth serves as a bench, which the artist chose because he wanted each person who sits within it to know they have something of value to add to the conversation happening around them.
"When viewers occupy the piece, they are encouraged to contemplate what it means to inhabit their own speech and beliefs."
-Hank Willis Thomas
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Hank Willis Thomas
Ernest and Ruth (Ernest y Ruth), 2015
Placa y tubo de acero pintado
Compra del museo
En la forma de un globo de diálogo gigante, Ernest and Ruth sirve como banco porque el artista quería que cada persona que se sentaraen él supiera que tiene algo valioso que contribuir a la conversación que sucede a su alrededor.
“Cuando los espectadores ocupan la pieza, se les anima a contemplar lo que significa habitar su propio discurso y creencias.”
Hank Willis Thomas