Jorge Pardo

Penelope 11/12
2002

A unique table lamp with a glowing orange, jellyfish-like shade suspended from a curved chrome stand, anchored on a blue ceramic base filled with pebbles, against a neutral background.
A unique table lamp with a glowing orange, jellyfish-like shade suspended from a curved chrome stand, anchored on a blue ceramic base filled with pebbles, against a neutral background.

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Date
2002

Classification
Sculpture

Medium
Acrylic sheet, painted MDF, Chrome plated brass, rocks and light fixture

Dimensions
Dimensions variable

Accession number
P.2011.281.11a-c

Edition
Edition of 60

Credit line
Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; Promised gift of Thea Westreich Wagner and Ethan Wagner

Rights and reproductions
© artist or artist’s estate

API
artworks/43123

Part of a series:

Penelope 1/12

12 works

A whimsical wall-mounted shelf designed to resemble an oversized pasta box with uncooked spaghetti noodles spilling out, creating the illusion that the noodles are supporting the shelf. The shelf is illuminated from underneath, casting a warm glow on the wall. A green pasta measuring tool rests on top of the shelf.
A unique table lamp with a glowing orange, jellyfish-like shade suspended from a curved chrome stand, anchored on a blue ceramic base filled with pebbles, against a neutral background.
A unique pendant light with a design resembling an hourglass figure, made from translucent and opaque materials, hangs from a white cord against a neutral gray background.
A red, stylized lamp with a slender neck and a bulbous base resembling a flower or an umbrella, illuminated by a single light bulb at the top, set against a plain white background.
A modern pendant light with yellow and orange acrylic layers hanging from a white cable against a grey background, illuminated from within to cast a warm glow.
A modern pendant light with a geometric design hanging from a white cord against a gray background, illuminated with a warm yellow light.
A modern pendant light with an orange hue hangs against a gray background, featuring a unique melted design at the bottom.
A modern chandelier with an intricate wooden design hangs from a white ceiling by a single white cord, illuminated by a central light bulb.
A glossy red, abstract sculpture with organic curves and bulges, mounted on a flat, polished golden base, displayed against a neutral background.

Jorge Pardo
15 works in the collection

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