Don't Drop Me

Don't Drop Me
Don't Drop Me, other side
Don't Drop Me, artist signature
Inventory
Collection Number: 
17332
Building: 
Current Location: 
Main Floor under pendant lights
Floor: 
1st
Object Description
Artist Dates: 
1968- present
Artist Nationality: 
Zimbabwean
Accession Date: 
2021
Object Type: 
Details: 
This sculpture by Dominic Benhura depicts a group of three children suspended in playful diversion.
Framed: 
No
Length: 
45 inches
Width: 
11.5 inches
Height: 
30.25 inches
Description: 

This sculpture titled Don’t Drop Me by Dominic Benhura depicts a group of three children engaged in lively interaction. In designing this playful paragon of joy, Benhura combined steel, wire, and stone to compose a work of art that practically sings out loud.

Benhura simultaneously captured balance and movement both physically and emotionally through this work. Two children face each other and stand on one leg with the other leg outstretched behind. They both reach up to balance a third playmate between them.

Don’t Drop Me communicates powerfully simple ideas such as joy and acceptance in a way that deeply resonates with viewers. Benhura has an innate ability to portray human feeling through form rather than facial expression. The viewer will notice an overarching ambiguity in the work. Through a lack of detail regarding clothing, gender, age, and facial expressions, the viewer is able to place themselves within the confines of the work to emotionally experience a curious interplay with the sculpture.

Reproduce the Work in Library publications/publicity, including film or videotape: 
Yes
Make slides or videotapes for educational use: 
Yes
Permit the general public to photograph the work : 
Yes