Deborah Masuoka
Rabbit Head, 2002
Glazed earthenware
49 x 29 x 11 inches
Racine Art Museum, the Karen Johnson Boyd Collection
Photography: Jarvis Lawson
Monumental: Larger than Life-Size
August 1, 2025 – February 28, 2026
Windows on Fifth Gallery at Racine Art Museum
Why are human beings fascinated by “real life” things that are rendered larger or smaller than life-size? Throughout art history, there are many examples of everyday objects that became mysterious or more compelling because of a shift in scale. From oversized body parts and clay vessels to an abnormally large bronze pear, these works from RAM’s collection encourage viewers to consider how size affects their expectations and opinions.
More About the Exhibition
Artists in the Exhibition
Hank Murta Adams, William P. Daley, Jack Earl, Viola Frey, Sergei Isupov, Joey Kirkpatrick and Flora Mace, Michael Lucero, Deborah Masuoka, Beverly Mayeri, Luis Montoya and Leslie Ortiz, Matt Nolen, Michael Sherrill, Patrick W. Siler, and Xavier Toubes
Monumental: Larger than Life-Size
August 1, 2025 – February 28, 2026
Windows on Fifth Gallery at Racine Art Museum
Deborah Masuoka
Rabbit Head, 2002
Glazed earthenware
49 x 29 x 11 inches
Racine Art Museum, the Karen Johnson Boyd Collection
Photography: Jarvis Lawson
Why are human beings fascinated by “real life” things that are rendered larger or smaller than life-size? Throughout art history, there are many examples of everyday objects that became mysterious or more compelling because of a shift in scale. From oversized body parts and clay vessels to an abnormally large bronze pear, these works from RAM’s collection encourage viewers to consider how size affects their expectations and opinions.
More About the Exhibition
Artists in the Exhibition
Hank Murta Adams, William P. Daley, Jack Earl, Viola Frey, Sergei Isupov, Joey Kirkpatrick and Flora Mace, Michael Lucero, Deborah Masuoka, Beverly Mayeri, Luis Montoya and Leslie Ortiz, Matt Nolen, Michael Sherrill, Patrick W. Siler, and Xavier Toubes
Sample of Work in the Exhibition
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The Estate of Karen Johnson Boyd
David Charak
Judith and David Flegel Fund
Ron and Judith Isaacs
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Windgate Foundation
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Ruth Arts Foundation
Diane Zebell
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Dave’s Wine Garage
Lucy G. Feller
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Sharon and Tom Harty
Paula Kalke
Horizon Retail Construction, Inc.
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Willard and Mary Walker
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Carol Griseto
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Susan Manalli
Norbell Foundation
O&H Danish Bakery
JoAnna Poehlmann
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Harold and Lois Solberg
Kathy Stranghellini
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