ArtistKasse Andrews-Weller
Oz Never Gave Nothing to the Tin Man
Date2017
MediumCeramic
Dimensions22 1/2 × 22 1/2 in. (57.2 × 57.2 cm)
Framed Size: 32 × 31 1/2 × 6 1/4 in. (81.3 × 80 × 15.9 cm)
Credit LineDC Commission on the Arts and Humanities Art Bank Collection
Object numberDCCAH2019.002
ClassificationsCeramics
Locations
- Child and Family Services Agency (200 I Street, SE)
DescriptionInspired by the song Tin Man by America, this artwork reflects on the character of the Tin Man in the Wizard of Oz, who realizes at the end of the film that he already possesses the compassionate heart that he thought he was missing. Andrews-Weller created this piece to honor the quilters across America who sew Quilts of Valor to comfort and heal military service members and veterans. The materials used to produce the piece include recycled parquet wood flooring, watercolor, ceramic tiles, and metallic spray paint.
