It stands at almost five feet tall and weighs 3, pounds, comparable to the weight of a subcompact SUV. The body of the plug is made from Cor-Ten steel, a low-maintenance steel that can endure the characteristically erratic weather of the Midwest, and the prongs are made of gold-toned bronze.
It is the second edition of three electrical-plug sculptures, the first of which was commissioned by and installed at Oberlin College in Ohio. The third edition of the sculpture was created in for a private collector in Philadelphia, who displayed it in his home until , when he donated it to the Philadelphia Museum of Art. All three editions of the plug were fabricated at Lippincott, Inc.
During his long and fruitful career, Oldenburg became known for his monumental Pop Art sculptures of everyday consumer objects. His unconventional creations included sculptures of undergarments and pastries made out of painted plaster.
His later career included large sculptures built with his wife, Coosje van Bruggen β , a Dutch artist, curator, author, and art historian. The next year, the couple wed. Warning: It looks like JavaScript is currently disabled. Please be aware that some features of this website will not work as intended. Toggle search Search for. Search the Site Search the Collection. Related Content.
Fabricator Lippincott, New Haven, Connecticut, founded Material Cor-Ten steel and bronze.
