Harry Bertoia Visualizing Sound: Monotypes and Sound Sculptures

June 2 through August 26

Using metal sound sculptures and monotypes, this exhibition serves as a visual essay on how artist and designer Harry Bertoia (1915-1978) conceived of and interpreted sound. Perhaps best known for his diamond-back wire chair, Bertoia became fascinated with expressing sound. A graduate of Cranbrook Art Academy, Bertoia taught graphics and metalsmithing there from 1939 to 1943. This exhibition combines monotypes from the Cranbrook Collection and sound sculptures from local collectors.

Harry Bertoia Visualizing Sound is organized by Cranbrook Art Museum and curated by Sarah Schleuning.

Harry Bertoia Visualizing Sound:
Monotypes and Sound Sculptures.
Installation View. Photo by Bethany Shorb.

Harry Bertoia Visualizing Sound: Monotypes and Sound Sculptures. 25 Rods, 82x12x12" - collection of Fred + Lynn Perenic. Photo by Bethany Shorb.

Harry Bertoia Visualizing Sound: Monotypes and Sound Sculptures. 25 Rods, 64x16x16" - collection of Mary Goodman. Photo by Bethany Shorb.