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Zen Yo-Yo
Major collection: Holography
Named collection: Holography Collection
Object type: hologram
Maker: Molteni, William J.
Date made: 1981
Materials: reflection hologram; glass
Measurements: 8 in x 10 in
Nomenclature: fine art
Classification: holograms
Please note that due to the unique challenges of holography as a medium, high-resolution digital images are not available for most items in the holography collection. Please contact us for more information on reproducing images of holograms.
MOH-1981.28
Named collection: Holography Collection
Object type: hologram
Maker: Molteni, William J.
Date made: 1981
Materials: reflection hologram; glass
Measurements: 8 in x 10 in
Nomenclature: fine art
Classification: holograms
A yellow yo-yo appears in the bottom right corner of the glass, almost breaking the image plane; the string of the yo-yo stretches up towards the upper left corner; orange background with a rough `Z' shape cut out; in black space through this `Z' shape, a distant yellow `Z' shape figure is visible; creator's signature, year, and edition number (5/9) appear at bottom of glass.
Please note that due to the unique challenges of holography as a medium, high-resolution digital images are not available for most items in the holography collection. Please contact us for more information on reproducing images of holograms.
MOH-1981.28