Supernatural Eye

MOA: University of British Columbia

3224/1

Large scale aluminum abstract sculpture. Stands on, and is attached to, a thick, black, oval, stone base. Sculpture itself is made of epoxy powder-coated aluminum, with a brushed silver surface. On three legs stands a large eye in formline design, with two concentric ovals forming the pupil inside a large open space. The sculpture’s lines vary in thickness.

  • Cultural Context

    contemporary art


  • Type of Item sculpture
  • Culture Haida
  • Material aluminium metal, stone, lacquer
  • Measurements height 165.0 cm, width 120.0 cm, depth 59.0 cm (overall)

  • Creator Robert Davidson
  • Previous Owner MacLachlan Investments Corporation
  • Received from MacLachlan Investments Corporation

  • Made in Surrey

  • Creation Date during 2007
  • Ownership Date before January 24, 2017
  • Acquisition Date on January 24, 2017

  • Item Classes metalwork; carvings & sculpture
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3224/0001