Kiki Smith (B. 1954)

61 7/8 x 74 3/4 x 2 in. (157.2 x 190 x 5.1 cm.)

Bronze with buried green patina

Inquiry from Christie's

PaceWildenstein Gallery, New York

Acquired from the above by the present owner, 2007

2013

Fondazione Querini Stampalia in Venice, Italy

2006-2007

Walker Art Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

2002

PaceWildenstein Gallery, New York

Brauer, Fae. "Kiki Smith: Wolf with Bush and Roots." Crocker Art Museum. Accessed March 30, 2023. https://www.crockerart.org/exhibitions/kiki-smith-wolf-with-bush-and-roots.

Gibson, Eric. "Kiki Smith: Wolf with Bush and Roots." ArtReview, no. 4 (2004): 122-123.

Smith, Kiki. "Kiki Smith: Wolf with Bush and Roots." Pace Gallery. Accessed March 30, 2023. https://www.pacegallery.com/exhibitions/kiki-smith-wolf-with-bush-and-roots/.

Cotter, Holland. "Kiki Smith." Art in America, vol. 93, no. 1, 2005, pp. 96-105. JSTOR, www.jstor.org/stable/30042608

"Wolf with Bush and Roots" by Kiki Smith is a bronze sculpture that portrays a wolf sitting on its hind legs with roots and branches emerging from its body. The sculpture is a powerful representation of the connection between the natural world and its inhabitants. The intricate roots and branches that sprout from the wolf's body create a sense of unity between the animal and its environment.

The sculpture depicts the interconnectedness of the natural world and the important role of animals in the ecosystem. It emphasizes the need for ecological awareness and preservation of the natural environment. The artwork also serves as a reminder of the human impact on nature and the responsibility we hold to protect and conserve the environment for future generations.

USD 100,800