Acrylicast Sculpture by Lillian F. Schwartz, circa 1968

Summary

Lillian Schwartz is a pioneer of computer-generated art. From 1969-2002, she was a "resident visitor" at Bell Laboratories, producing groundbreaking films, videos, and multimedia works. The Schwartz Collection spans Lillian's childhood into her late career, documenting an expansive mindset, mastery over traditional and experimental mediums alike--and above all--an ability to create inspirational connections between science, art, and technology.

Lillian Schwartz is a pioneer of computer-generated art. From 1969-2002, she was a "resident visitor" at Bell Laboratories, producing groundbreaking films, videos, and multimedia works. The Schwartz Collection spans Lillian's childhood into her late career, documenting an expansive mindset, mastery over traditional and experimental mediums alike--and above all--an ability to create inspirational connections between science, art, and technology.

Artifact

Sculpture (Visual work)

Date Made

circa 1968

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2021.14.560

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Lillian F. Schwartz & Laurens R. Schwartz Collection.

Material

Plastic
Metal

Color

Colorless
Silver (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 81 in

Width: 47 in

Length: 31 in

Inscriptions

etched on top of front of base: LILLIAN SCHWA[RT]Z

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