Keith Lo Bue | People | Collection of Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

Keith Lo Bue was born in Fairfax, Virginia in 1964. He graduated with a B.F.A. from State University of New York, Purchase, in 1986. Between 1989 and 2005, he held solo exhibitions across the United States, and his work has been included in group exhibitions in the United States and Australia. In 2009, he mounted the solo exhibition "Why the Wind Blows and Other Popular Delusions" in Queensland, Australia. Lo Bue relocated from the United States to Australia several years ago. Known for his jewelry constructed from found objects, Lo Bue said the following about his inspiration and work: "I like to think my materials find me! As I walk around out there in the world, things will fall into view that stop me,... more.

We have one object that Keith Lo Bue has been involved with.

Brooch in the form of a repurposed circular metal pocket watch case. It is in a rustic metal color with greenish-blue patina forming in some sections. The watch case contains several found objects within its enclosure. These objects include a leaf, glass beads, crushed glass, engravings, glass vial, cork, and sand. The glass front is layered with a film of leaf-like veil. It creates texture to what would’ve been a transparent glass without it. Crushed glass settles at the bottom of the brooch. It is in a clear color with a few small blue pieces on its side. The vial, fixed at the center, is labeled “15” on its upper portion. It is filled with sand and is sealed with a cork. The backplate is in a light tan color with an illustration printed on it.

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