S U N N Y A. S M I T H : P R O J E C T S : The Compass Rose

S U N N Y A. S M I T H The Compass Rose archival pigment on linen, wool

Ascendant Chart, Broken Rays
2023
archival pigment on linen, wool
43 ½" h x 43 ½" w

Photo credit Josef Jacques. "Sunny A. Smith: The Compass Rose," Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (13 January - 12 March 2023)

S U N N Y A. S M I T H The Compass Rose installation shot

The Compass Rose
2023
installation shot

Photo credit Josef Jacques. "Sunny A. Smith: The Compass Rose," Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (13 January - 12 March 2023)

The Compass Rose
2023
installation shot

Photo credit Josef Jacques. "Sunny A. Smith: The Compass Rose," Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (13 January - 12 March 2023)

S U N N Y A. S M I T H The Compass Rose archival pigment on linen

Untitled (Plimoth Patuxet, Massachusetts)
2014
archival pigment on linen
32" h x 24" w

Photo credit Josef Jacques. "Sunny A. Smith: The Compass Rose," Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (13 January - 12 March 2023)

The Compass Rose
2023
installation shot

Photo credit Josef Jacques. "Sunny A. Smith: The Compass Rose," Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (13 January - 12 March 2023)

2023

Photo credit Josef Jacques. "Sunny A. Smith: The Compass Rose," Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (13 January - 12 March 2023)

The Compass Rose
2023
installation Shot

Photo credit Josef Jacques. "Sunny A. Smith: The Compass Rose," Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (13 January - 12 March 2023)

The Compass Rose
2023
installation shot

Photo credit Josef Jacques. "Sunny A. Smith: The Compass Rose," Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (13 January - 12 March 2023)

S U N N Y A. S M I T H The Compass Rose white oak, maple, black walnut, and eastern white pine

Salem Witch Bureau
2023
white oak, maple, black walnut, and eastern white pine
70 1/4" h x 71 1/2" w x 35 1/2" d

Commissioned by Sunny A. Smith from Eli Cleveland. Photo credit Josef Jacques. "Sunny A. Smith: The Compass Rose," Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (13 January - 12 March 2023)

Salem Witch Bureau
2023
white oak, maple, black walnut, and eastern white pine
70 1/4" h x 71 1/2" w x 35 1/2" d

Commissioned by Sunny A. Smith from Eli Cleveland. Photo credit Josef Jacques. "Sunny A. Smith: The Compass Rose," Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (13 January - 12 March 2023)

Salem Witch Bureau
2023
white oak, maple, black walnut, and eastern white pine
70 1/4" h x 71 1/2" w x 35 1/2" d

Commissioned by Sunny A. Smith from Eli Cleveland. Photo credit Josef Jacques. "Sunny A. Smith: The Compass Rose," Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (13 January - 12 March 2023)

The Compass Rose | Nahoruby-Upwards 10
2023
installation shot

Photo credit Josef Jacques. "Sunny A. Smith: The Compass Rose," Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (13 January - 12 March 2023)

S U N N Y A. S M I T H The Compass Rose wood, aluminum, mixed media

The Compass Rose
2023
wood, aluminum, mixed media
10" h x 12’ diam.

Photo credit Josef Jacques. "Sunny A. Smith: The Compass Rose," Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (13 January - 12 March 2023)

S U N N Y A. S M I T H The Compass Rose ultraviolet digital print on plywood

Nahoruby-Upwards 10
2023
ultraviolet digital print on plywood
8’ h x 31’ w

Photo credit Josef Jacques. "Sunny A. Smith: The Compass Rose," Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (13 January - 12 March 2023)

The Compass Rose
2023
installation shot

Photo credit Josef Jacques. "Sunny A. Smith: The Compass Rose," Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (13 January - 12 March 2023)

The Compass Rose
2023
wood, aluminum, mixed media
10" h x 12’ diam.

Photo credit Josef Jacques. "Sunny A. Smith: The Compass Rose," Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (13 January - 12 March 2023)

The Compass Rose
2023
installation shot

Photo credit Josef Jacques. "Sunny A. Smith: The Compass Rose," Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (13 January - 12 March 2023)

The Compass Rose
2023
installation shot

Photo credit Josef Jacques. "Sunny A. Smith: The Compass Rose," Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (13 January - 12 March 2023)

The Compass Rose
2023
installation shot

Photo credit Josef Jacques. "Sunny A. Smith: The Compass Rose," Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (13 January - 12 March 2023)

The Compass Rose
2023
installation shot

Photo credit Josef Jacques. "Sunny A. Smith: The Compass Rose," Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (13 January - 12 March 2023)

The Compass Rose
2023
installation shot

Photo credit Josef Jacques. "Sunny A. Smith: The Compass Rose," Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (13 January - 12 March 2023)

The Compass Rose
2023
installation shot

Photo credit Josef Jacques. "Sunny A. Smith: The Compass Rose," Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (13 January - 12 March 2023)

S U N N Y A. S M I T H The Compass Rose linen

Ensign, Compass Rose
2011
linen
40 ¼" x 39 ¾" w

Photo credit Josef Jacques. "Sonotube® Forms: Contemporary Art and Transport, Santa Barbara Contemporary Arts Forum (August 2007); "Sunny A. Smith: The Compass Rose," Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (13 January - 12 March 2023)

S U N N Y A. S M I T H The Compass Rose redware ceramic

Offering Plate, Compass Rose
2014
redware ceramic
6 ¼" diam x ½" d

Photo credit Josef Jacques. "Sunny A. Smith: The Compass Rose," Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (13 January - 12 March 2023)

S U N N Y A. S M I T H The Compass Rose tin, mirrored acrylic

Hermit's Companion
2020 - 2022
tin, mirrored acrylic
16" h x 5 ⅜" w x 5 ⅜" d; 16" h x 5 ⅜" w x 7 ¼" diam.

Photo credit Josef Jacques. "Sunny A. Smith: The Compass Rose," Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (13 January - 12 March 2023)

S U N N Y A. S M I T H The Compass Rose cotton, seashells

of pluff mud, of indigo, of shoreline, of seashells
2021
cotton, seashells
33" x 13 ½" x 3 ½"

Photo credit Josef Jacques. "Sunny A. Smith: The Compass Rose," Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (13 January - 12 March 2023)

S U N N Y A. S M I T H The Compass Rose turned maple, wood dye

Gate Leg, The Through Line
1998
turned maple, wood dye
27 ¼" h x 1 ½" diam.

Photo credit Glen Cheriton, Impart Photography. "Allison Smith: Stilleven evenStill," Bellwether (September - October 2002); "Sunny A. Smith: The Compass Rose," Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (13 January - 12 March 2023)

S U N N Y A. S M I T H The Compass Rose black and white photograph

Edisto
1998
black and white photograph
7 ½" h x 10 ½" w x 1 ⅝" d

Photo credit Josef Jacques. "Sunny A. Smith: The Compass Rose," Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (13 January - 12 March 2023)

S U N N Y A. S M I T H The Compass Rose archival pigment on linen, cotton rag paper

Edisto
1998 - 2023
archival pigment on linen, cotton rag paper
25 ¼" h x 32 ½" w x 4 ½" d

Photo credit Josef Jacques. "Sunny A. Smith: The Compass Rose," Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (13 January - 12 March 2023)

S U N N Y A. S M I T H The Compass Rose grave rubbing, wax on rice paper

Rest Less
1998
grave rubbing, wax on rice paper

"Allison Smith: Stilleven evenStill," Bellwether (September - October 2002); "Simon Leung, Allison Smith, Amy Yoes: Poe and Twain Projects," Wave Hill Glyndor Gallery (5 March - 30 May 2005); "Sunny A. Smith: The Compass Rose," Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (13 January - 12 March 2023)

S U N N Y A. S M I T H The Compass Rose wood, calfskin, linen, cotton, brass, leather

Rudiments of Fife & Drum: Celestial Ancients Drum Set: Bass Drum
2013
wood, calfskin, linen, cotton, brass, leather

Photo credit Josef Jacques. "Allison Smith: Rudiments of Fife and Drum," Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum (2 May - 2 September 2013); "Sunny A. Smith: The Compass Rose," Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (13 January - 12 March 2023)

Rudiments of Fife & Drum: Celestial Ancients Drum Set: Civil War Snare Drum
2013
wood, calfskin, linen, cotton, brass, leather

Photo credit Josef Jacques. "Allison Smith: Rudiments of Fife and Drum," Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum (2 May - 2 September 2013); "Sunny A. Smith: The Compass Rose," Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (13 January - 12 March 2023)

Rudiments of Fife & Drum: Celestial Ancients Drum Set: Medieval Tabor
2013
wood, calfskin, linen, cotton, brass, leather

Photo credit Josef Jacques. "Allison Smith: Rudiments of Fife and Drum," Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum (2 May - 2 September 2013); "Sunny A. Smith: The Compass Rose," Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (13 January - 12 March 2023)

Rudiments of Fife & Drum: Celestial Ancients Drum Set: English Snare Drum
2013
wood, calfskin, linen, cotton, brass, leather

Photo credit Josef Jacques. "Allison Smith: Rudiments of Fife and Drum," Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum (2 May - 2 September 2013); "Sunny A. Smith: The Compass Rose," Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (13 January - 12 March 2023)

Rudiments of Fife & Drum: Celestial Ancients Drum Set: Davul
2013
wood, calfskin, linen, cotton, brass, leather

Photo credit Josef Jacques. "Allison Smith: Rudiments of Fife and Drum," Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum (2 May - 2 September 2013); "Sunny A. Smith: The Compass Rose," Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (13 January - 12 March 2023)

Rudiments of Fife & Drum: Celestial Ancients Drum Set: Frame Frum
2013
wood, calfskin, linen, cotton, brass, leather

Photo credit Josef Jacques. "Allison Smith: Rudiments of Fife and Drum," Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum (2 May - 2 September 2013); "Sunny A. Smith: The Compass Rose," Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (13 January - 12 March 2023)

Rudiments of Fife & Drum: Celestial Ancients Drum Set: Tambourine
2013
wood, calfskin, linen, cotton, brass, leather

Photo credit Josef Jacques. "Allison Smith: Rudiments of Fife and Drum," Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum (2 May - 2 September 2013); "Sunny A. Smith: The Compass Rose," Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (13 January - 12 March 2023)

S U N N Y A. S M I T H The Compass Rose maple, brass, horsehair

Rudiments of Fife & Drum: Celestial Ancients Drum Set: Jingling Johnny
2013
maple, brass, horsehair
65" h x 14 ½" w x 6 ½" d

Photo credit Josef Jacques. "Allison Smith: Rudiments of Fife and Drum," Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum (2 May - 2 September 2013); "Sunny A. Smith: The Compass Rose," Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (13 January - 12 March 2023)

S U N N Y A. S M I T H The Compass Rose maple, brass

Rudiments of Fife & Drum: Celestial Ancients Drum Set: Walking-stick Fife
2013
maple, brass
36 ¼" h x 1 ½" diam.

Commissioned by Sunny A. Smith from Ralph Sweet. Photo credit Josef Jacques. "Allison Smith: Rudiments of Fife and Drum," Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum (2 May - 2 September 2013); "Sunny A. Smith: The Compass Rose," Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (13 January - 12 March 2023)

S U N N Y A. S M I T H The Compass Rose glass, ribbon

Blue Eyes
2022
glass, ribbon
18" h x 7 ⅛" w x 1" d

Photo credit Josef Jacques. "Sunny A. Smith: The Compass Rose," Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (13 January - 12 March 2023)

S U N N Y A. S M I T H The Compass Rose cotton patchwork, satin ribbon, thread

Sunburst, Solar Wind
2022
cotton patchwork, satin ribbon, thread
88" h x 88" w

Photo credit Josef Jacques. "Sunny A. Smith: The Compass Rose," Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (13 January - 12 March 2023)

S U N N Y A. S M I T H The Compass Rose iron, glass beeswax

HELL-O Satellite Dish
2010 - 2022
iron, glass beeswax
7 ¾" d x 16" diam. x 17 ¾" h

Photo credit Josef Jacques. "Allison Smith: Rudiments of Fife and Drum," Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum (2 May - 2 September 2013); "Sunny A. Smith: The Compass Rose," Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (13 January - 12 March 2023)

S U N N Y A. S M I T H The Compass Rose archival pigment on linen, cotton

Ghost Double
2018 - 2023
archival pigment on linen, cotton
69" h x 26" w x 7" d

Photo credit Josef Jacques. "Sunny A. Smith: The Compass Rose," Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (13 January - 12 March 2023)

S U N N Y A. S M I T H The Compass Rose silk

Knot of Ever-expanding Engagement
2012
silk
57" h x 8" w x 4" d

With Christina Linden. Photo credit Josef Jacques. "Sunny A. Smith: The Compass Rose," Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (13 January - 12 March 2023)

S U N N Y A. S M I T H The Compass Rose acrylic, silk

Looking Glass
2023
acrylic, silk
42 ¼" h x 22" w x 4 ½" d

Photo credit Josef Jacques. "Sunny A. Smith: The Compass Rose," Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (13 January - 12 March 2023)

S U N N Y A. S M I T H The Compass Rose found mirror, spray paint

Looking Glass (COVID-19)
2020
found mirror, spray paint
19 1/4" h x 11 3/4" w

Chippendale Mirror by Virginia Metalcrafters. Photo credit Josef Jacques.

S U N N Y A. S M I T H The Compass Rose archival pigment print on linen, canvas, grommets, nails

An Invitation (Windsor Chairs)
2015
archival pigment print on linen, canvas, grommets, nails
92" h x 71" w

Photo credit Kyle Smith. "Allison Smith: Set Dressing," Arts Club of Chicago (16 October 2014 - 31 January 2015); "Sunny A. Smith: The Compass Rose," Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (13 January - 12 March 2023)

S U N N Y A. S M I T H The Compass Rose walnut, archival pigment print on linen

Between the Worlds
2015
walnut, archival pigment print on linen
72" h x 48" w

Photo credit Josef Jacques. "Sunny A. Smith: The Compass Rose," Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (13 January - 12 March 2023)

Portal: Bellflower, Nosegay
2012
walnut, archival pigment print on linen
72" h x 48" w

Photo credit Josef Jacques. "Sunny A. Smith: The Compass Rose," Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (13 January - 12 March 2023)

S U N N Y A. S M I T H The Compass Rose archival pigment print on linen

Bellflower, Nosegay
2023
archival pigment print on linen

Photo credit Josef Jacques. "Sunny A. Smith: The Compass Rose," Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (13 January - 12 March 2023)

S U N N Y A. S M I T H The Compass Rose mahogany, archival pigment on paper, acrylic

Tilt-top Table (Key Proximities)
2023
mahogany, archival pigment on paper, acrylic
48 ¾" h x 30" w x 21" d

Photo credit Josef Jacques. "Sunny A. Smith: The Compass Rose," Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (13 January - 12 March 2023)

Tilt-top Table (Key Proximities)
2023
mahogany, archival pigment on paper, acrylic
48 ¾" h x 30" w x 21" d

Photo credit Josef Jacques. "Sunny A. Smith: The Compass Rose," Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (13 January - 12 March 2023)

S U N N Y A. S M I T H The Compass Rose elderberry, mayflower, leather

Double Besom, Departures and Arrivals
2020
elderberry, mayflower, leather
36" h x 72" l x 30" d

Photo credit Glen Cheriton, Impart Photography. "Sunny A. Smith: The Compass Rose," Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (13 January - 12 March 2023)

S U N N Y A. S M I T H The Compass Rose elderberry

Magic Wand, Law of Returns
2020
elderberry
11.25" x 18.5" x 2"

Photo credit Glen Cheriton, Impart Photography.. "Another Crossing: Artists Revisit the Mayflower Voyage" Fuller Craft Museum, Brockton, MA; The Box and Plymouth College of Art, Plymouth, UK

Magic Wand, Law of Returns (detail)
2020
elderberry
11.25" x 18.5" x 2"

Photo credit Glen Cheriton, Impart Photography.. "Another Crossing: Artists Revisit the Mayflower Voyage" Fuller Craft Museum, Brockton, MA; The Box and Plymouth College of Art, Plymouth, UK

S U N N Y A. S M I T H The Compass Rose wool felt, linen, ancestral lace

Which Hatt, Constantly Returning
2020
wool felt, linen, ancestral lace
9 ¾" h x 19" diam.

Photo credit Glen Cheriton, Impart Photography. "Sunny A. Smith: The Compass Rose," Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (13 January - 12 March 2023)

S U N N Y A. S M I T H The Compass Rose felt, linen, ancestral lace

Which Hatt, Constantly Returning
2020
felt, linen, ancestral lace
9 ¾" h x 19" diam.

Photo credit Glen Cheriton, Impart Photography. "Sunny A. Smith: The Compass Rose," Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (13 January - 12 March 2023)

S U N N Y A. S M I T H The Compass Rose rabbit felt, linen, ancestral lace

Which Hatt, Corrective Pledge
2020
rabbit felt, linen, ancestral lace
9 ¾" x 19" diam.

Photo credit Glen Cheriton, Impart Photography. "Sunny A. Smith: The Compass Rose," Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (13 January - 12 March 2023)

S U N N Y A. S M I T H The Compass Rose mirrored glass, metal, silk

Monocle
2021
mirrored glass, metal, silk
25" h x 3 ½" w x 1 ½" d

Photo credit Josef Jacques. "Sunny A. Smith: The Compass Rose," Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (13 January - 12 March 2023)

S U N N Y A. S M I T H The Compass Rose horsehair, silk ribbon

Cord Cutting
2023
horsehair, silk ribbon
38" h x 5" w x 2" d

Photo credit Josef Jacques. "Sunny A. Smith: The Compass Rose," Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (13 January - 12 March 2023)

Reflective Lens
2018
archival pigment print on linen
25 ½" h x 36 ¼" w

Photo credit Jacob Koestler. "Adam Milner and Allison Smith: Two of Wands," The Sculpture Center (21 September – 26 October 2018); "Sunny A. Smith: The Compass Rose," Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (13 January - 12 March 2023)

S U N N Y A. S M I T H The Compass Rose brass, iron, copper, velvet ribbon

Shadow Mask
2018
brass, iron, copper, velvet ribbon
27 ½" h x 7" w x 2 ½" d

Photo credit Josef Jacques. "Adam Milner and Allison Smith: Two of Wands," The Sculpture Center (21 September – 26 October 2018); "Sunny A. Smith: The Compass Rose," Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (13 January - 12 March 2023)

S U N N Y A. S M I T H The Compass Rose English hawthorn/mayflower, satin ribbon

Thank You Thank You
2020 - 2023
English hawthorn/mayflower, satin ribbon
85" h x 18" w x 12" d

Photo credit Josef Jacques. "Sunny A. Smith: The Compass Rose," Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (13 January - 12 March 2023)

S U N N Y A. S M I T H The Compass Rose wood, rubber

Blue Heron
1995 - 2020
wood, rubber
41" h x 2 ⅜" w x 2" d

GIft from Don Dickerson. Photo credit Josef Jacques. "Sunny A. Smith: The Compass Rose," Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (13 January - 12 March 2023)

S U N N Y A. S M I T H The Compass Rose glass, silk

End of Day
2000
glass, silk
36 ½" x 7 ½" w x 1 ½" d

Photo credit Glen Cheriton, Impart Photography. "Allison Smith: Stilleven evenStill," Bellwether (September - October 2002); "Sunny A. Smith: The Compass Rose," Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (13 January - 12 March 2023)

S U N N Y A. S M I T H The Compass Rose pine, maple, oak

Double Windsor
2017
pine, maple, oak
72.5" h x 41.5" w x 37.5" d

Commissioned by Sunny A. Smith from Eli Cleveland. Photo credit Josef Jacques. "Sunny A. Smith: The Compass Rose," Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (13 January - 12 March 2023)

Double Windsor
2017
pine, maple, oak
72.5" h x 41.5" w x 37.5" d

Commissioned by Sunny A. Smith from Eli Cleveland. Photo credit Josef Jacques. "Sunny A. Smith: The Compass Rose," Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (13 January - 12 March 2023)

S U N N Y A. S M I T H The Compass Rose ceramic

Cider Mug
2022
ceramic
11 ⅝" h x 12 ½" w x 8 1/2" d

Photo credit Josef Jacques. "Sunny A. Smith: The Compass Rose," Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (13 January - 12 March 2023)

S U N N Y A. S M I T H The Compass Rose archival pigment print on linen, vintage Czech glass buttons, thread

Tri-fold Divination Cloth
2017 - 2023
archival pigment print on linen, vintage Czech glass buttons, thread
27" h x 21" w

Photo credit Josef Jacques. "Sunny A. Smith: The Compass Rose," Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (13 January - 12 March 2023)

S U N N Y A. S M I T H The Compass Rose Czech glass, linen, willow

Measuring Stick
2022
Czech glass, linen, willow
70 ½" h 4" w x 10" d

Photo credit Josef Jacques. "Sunny A. Smith: The Compass Rose," Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (13 January - 12 March 2023)

S U N N Y A. S M I T H The Compass Rose wheat straw, linen, thread, glass

Garland, Hidden Archive
2022
wheat straw, linen, thread, glass
42" h x ⅖" diam.

Photo credit Josef Jacques. "Sunny A. Smith: The Compass Rose," Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (13 January - 12 March 2023)

S U N N Y A. S M I T H The Compass Rose mixed media

Witch's Ladder
2021
mixed media
42 ½" h x 8 ¾" diam.

Photo credit Josef Jacques. "Sunny A. Smith: The Compass Rose," Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (13 January - 12 March 2023)

Witch's Ladder
2020
mixed media

Photo credit Josef Jacques. "Sunny A. Smith: The Compass Rose," Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (13 January - 12 March 2023)

S U N N Y A. S M I T H The Compass Rose cotton

Hidden in Plain View
2017
cotton
36" x 36"

Made by Kitty Smith. Photo credit Josef Jacques. "Sunny A. Smith: The Compass Rose," Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (13 January - 12 March 2023)

S U N N Y A. S M I T H The Compass Rose cast bronze, ribbon, organic material

Laden Charms
2017 - 2022
cast bronze, ribbon, organic material
12 ½" h x 12 ¼" w x 5 ¼" d

Photo credit Josef Jacques. "Sunny A. Smith: The Compass Rose," Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (13 January - 12 March 2023)

Laden Charms
2017 - 2022
cast bronze, ribbon, organic material
11" h x 12 ¾" w x 5 ½" d

Photo credit Josef Jacques. "Sunny A. Smith: The Compass Rose," Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (13 January - 12 March 2023)

S U N N Y A. S M I T H The Compass Rose pewter

High-bell Candlestick, Summoner
2020
pewter
10.5" x 6.25" x 6.25"

Photo credit Glen Cheriton, Impart Photography. "Sunny A. Smith: The Compass Rose," Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (13 January - 12 March 2023)

High-bell Candlestick, Summoner
2020
pewter
10.5" x 6.25" x 6.25"

Photo credit Glen Cheriton, Impart Photography. "Sunny A. Smith: The Compass Rose," Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (13 January - 12 March 2023)

High-bell Candlestick, Summoner
2020
pewter
10.5" x 6.25" x 6.25"

Photo credit Glen Cheriton, Impart Photography. "Sunny A. Smith: The Compass Rose," Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (13 January - 12 March 2023)

High-bell Candlestick, Summoner
2020
pewter
10.5" x 6.25" x 6.25"

Photo credit Glen Cheriton, Impart Photography. "Sunny A. Smith: The Compass Rose," Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (13 January - 12 March 2023)

S U N N Y A. S M I T H The Compass Rose stoneware ceramic

Baby Urn
2019
stoneware ceramic

Photo credit Josef Jacques. "Sunny A. Smith: The Compass Rose," Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (13 January - 12 March 2023)

S U N N Y A. S M I T H The Compass Rose cast glass, steel, wax

Moon Lamp
2018-2022
cast glass, steel, wax
18" h x 10" diam

Photo credit Josef Jacques. "Sunny A. Smith: The Compass Rose," Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (13 January - 12 March 2023)

Moon Lamp
2018-2022
cast glass, steel, wax
18" h x 10" diam

Photo credit Josef Jacques. "Sunny A. Smith: The Compass Rose," Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (13 January - 12 March 2023)

Laden Charms
2017 - 2022
cast bronze, ribbon, organic material

Photo credit Josef Jacques. "Sunny A. Smith: The Compass Rose," Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (13 January - 12 March 2023)

Laden Charms
2017 - 2022
cast bronze, ribbon, organic material

Photo credit Josef Jacques. "Sunny A. Smith: The Compass Rose," Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (13 January - 12 March 2023)

Laden Charms
2017 - 2022
cast bronze, ribbon, organic material

Photo credit Josef Jacques. "Sunny A. Smith: The Compass Rose," Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (13 January - 12 March 2023)

Laden Charms
2017 - 2022
cast bronze, ribbon, organic material

Photo credit Josef Jacques. "Sunny A. Smith: The Compass Rose," Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (13 January - 12 March 2023)

Laden Charms
2017 - 2022
cast bronze, ribbon, organic material

Photo credit Josef Jacques. "Sunny A. Smith: The Compass Rose," Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (13 January - 12 March 2023)

S U N N Y A. S M I T H The Compass Rose limited edition 2-color offset print

Graticule of Correspondences
2023
limited edition 2-color offset print
20" x 20"

Photo credit Josef Jacques. "Sunny A. Smith: The Compass Rose," Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (13 January - 12 March 2023)

S U N N Y A. S M I T H The Compass Rose letterpress, metal foil

Gift Drawing
2021
letterpress, metal foil
15" h x 19" w

Photo credit Josef Jacques. "Sunny A. Smith: The Compass Rose," Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (13 January - 12 March 2023)

S U N N Y A. S M I T H The Compass Rose willow, metal foil

Dial (for Gift Drawing)
2022
willow, metal foil
6 ½" h x 6 ¾" w x ½" d

Photo credit Josef Jacques. "Sunny A. Smith: The Compass Rose," Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (13 January - 12 March 2023)

S U N N Y A. S M I T H The Compass Rose letterpress, metal foil, willow

Gift Drawing
2021
letterpress, metal foil, willow
15" h x 19" w

Photo credit Josef Jacques. "Sunny A. Smith: The Compass Rose," Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (13 January - 12 March 2023)

S U N N Y A. S M I T H The Compass Rose wool felt, silk

Unquiet Comforter (Publick Universal Friend)
wool, felt, silk
wool felt, silk
5" h x 18" diam.

Photo credit Josef Jacques. "Sunny A. Smith: The Compass Rose," Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (13 January - 12 March 2023)

S U N N Y A. S M I T H The Compass Rose wool, flowers and grasses

Pocket Book
2017
wool, flowers and grasses
1" h x 9 ¼" w x 5" d

Photo credit Josef Jacques. "Sunny A. Smith: The Compass Rose," Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (13 January - 12 March 2023)

S U N N Y A. S M I T H The Compass Rose wool, tin, beads

Flame Stitch Rattle (for Claude)
2014
wool, tin, beads
6 ¾" h x 3 ¾" w x 1 ½" d

Photo credit Josef Jacques. "Sunny A. Smith: The Compass Rose," Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (13 January - 12 March 2023)

S U N N Y A. S M I T H The Compass Rose brass, velvet ribbon

Gorget
2022
brass, velvet ribbon

Photo credit Josef Jacques.

S U N N Y A. S M I T H The Compass Rose sterling silver, velvet ribbon

Peace and Friendship Medal (for Claude)
2022
sterling silver, velvet ribbon

Photo credit Josef Jacques.

S U N N Y A. S M I T H The Compass Rose glass beads

Ninety-three Wishes
2017
glass beads
27" h x 4" w

With Claude Smith. Photo credit Josef Jacques. "Sunny A. Smith: The Compass Rose," Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (13 January - 12 March 2023)

S U N N Y A. S M I T H The Compass Rose archival pigment on linen, glass, ceramic, shell

Self Poppet, Not Overmuch
2009-2022
archival pigment on linen, glass, ceramic, shell
2 ¼" h x 3" w x 12" d

Photo credit Josef Jacques. "Sunny A. Smith: The Compass Rose," Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (13 January - 12 March 2023)

S U N N Y A. S M I T H The Compass Rose cotton twill tape, fragments of natural parchment, sealing wax

Uncompact
2019
cotton twill tape, fragments of natural parchment, sealing wax
14" x 15"

Photo credit Josef Jacques.

S U N N Y A. S M I T H The Compass Rose woven tape, parchment, sealing wax

Uncompact, Plaid
2019
woven tape, parchment, sealing wax
8" h x 7" w

Photo credit Josef Jacques.

S U N N Y A. S M I T H The Compass Rose ribbon, parchment

Uncompact, Calico
2019
ribbon, parchment
14" x 8"

Photo credit Josef Jacques.

S U N N Y A. S M I T H The Compass Rose hawthorn (mayflower), satin ribbon

Mayflower Wand
2018
hawthorn (mayflower), satin ribbon
22" h x 5" w x 4" d

Photo credit Josef Jacques.

S U N N Y A. S M I T H The Compass Rose redware, leather, linen twill tape, parchment, sealing wax

Three handled Spell
2022
redware, leather, linen twill tape, parchment, sealing wax

Photo credit Josef Jacques. "Sunny A. Smith: The Compass Rose," Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (13 January - 12 March 2023)

S U N N Y A. S M I T H The Compass Rose arhival pigment print on linen, rosemary

St. Brigid's Doll
2022
arhival pigment print on linen, rosemary

Photo credit Josef Jacques. "Sunny A. Smith: The Compass Rose," Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (13 January - 12 March 2023)

S U N N Y A. S M I T H The Compass Rose Donegal wool tweed, archival pigment print on silk, cotton

Apothecary Shawl
2023
Donegal wool tweed, archival pigment print on silk, cotton
28" h x 50" w

Photo credit Josef Jacques. "Sunny A. Smith: The Compass Rose," Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (13 January - 12 March 2023)

S U N N Y A. S M I T H The Compass Rose basswood

Irish Butter Mold
2023
basswood
2" h x 11 ⅛" w x 5 ⅞" d

Photo credit Josef Jacques. "Sunny A. Smith: The Compass Rose," Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (13 January - 12 March 2023)

S U N N Y A. S M I T H The Compass Rose porcupine quill

I dwell in the shelter of the most high
2022
porcupine quill
11 1/4" l x 5/16" diam.

Photo credit Josef Jacques. "Sunny A. Smith: The Compass Rose," Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (13 January - 12 March 2023)

S U N N Y A. S M I T H The Compass Rose wrought iron, wood, flowers, ribbon

Tool Blessing, Blacksmith Tool
late 18th - early 19th century
wrought iron, wood, flowers, ribbon
12" h x 4 ¾" x 2" d

Photo credit Josef Jacques. "Sunny A. Smith: The Compass Rose," Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (13 January - 12 March 2023)

Tool Blessing, Blacksmith Tools
late 18th - early 19th century
wrought iron, wood, flowers, ribbon
12" h x 4 ½" w x 1 ⅛" d; 12" h x 4 ¾" w x 2" d; 12 ¼" h x 4" w x 1" d; 13 ¼" h x 3 ⅛" w x 1 ¼" d

Photo credit Josef Jacques. "Sunny A. Smith: The Compass Rose," Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (13 January - 12 March 2023)

S U N N Y A. S M I T H The Compass Rose painting on glass

Starosta
2022
painting on glass
12 ¾" h x 9 ¾" w x ½" d

Commissioned by Sunny A. Smith from Jiří Honiss. Photo credit Josef Jacques. "Sunny A. Smith: The Compass Rose," Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (13 January - 12 March 2023)

S U N N Y A. S M I T H The Compass Rose willow

Handled Basket
2022
willow
18 ¾" h x 19" diam.

Photo credit Josef Jacques. "Sunny A. Smith: The Compass Rose," Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (13 January - 12 March 2023)

Mouse Trap
2022
willow
18 ¾" h x 19" diam.

Photo credit Josef Jacques. "Sunny A. Smith: The Compass Rose," Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (13 January - 12 March 2023)

S U N N Y A. S M I T H The Compass Rose willow, linen

Wall Clock
2022
willow, linen
25" h x 22" w x 4" d

Photo credit Josef Jacques. "Sunny A. Smith: The Compass Rose," Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (13 January - 12 March 2023)

S U N N Y A. S M I T H The Compass Rose willow, cotton

when I go to heavens
2019
willow, cotton
20 ¾" h x 19 ¾" w x 18 ¾" d; 17" h x 17" w x 13 ¾" d

Photo credit Josef Jacques. "Sunny A. Smith: The Compass Rose," Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (13 January - 12 March 2023)

S U N N Y A. S M I T H The Compass Rose willow, chocolate wrapping, ink

Offering Basket
2018 - 2023
willow, chocolate wrapping, ink
19" diam. X 5" d

Photo credit Josef Jacques. "Sunny A. Smith: The Compass Rose," Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (13 January - 12 March 2023)

S U N N Y A. S M I T H The Compass Rose willow, ribbon

Twisted Rejuvenators
2022
willow, ribbon
37" - 41" h

Photo credit Josef Jacques. "Sunny A. Smith: The Compass Rose," Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (13 January - 12 March 2023)

S U N N Y A. S M I T H The Compass Rose Czech glass

Lineage Prayer Beads (Portable Version)
2019
Czech glass
⅜" h x 6 ¼" w x 11 ½" d

Photo credit Josef Jacques. "Sunny A. Smith: The Compass Rose," Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (13 January - 12 March 2023)

Lineage Prayer Beads
2019 - 2022
Czech glass
⅜" h x 25" w x 36" d

Photo credit Josef Jacques. "Sunny A. Smith: The Compass Rose," Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (13 January - 12 March 2023)

Lineage Prayer Beads
2019 - 2022
Czech glass
⅜" h x 25" w x 36" d

Photo credit Josef Jacques. "Sunny A. Smith: The Compass Rose," Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (13 January - 12 March 2023)

The Initiation Before
2020
Czech glass
27 ½" h x 5 ½" w

Photo credit Josef Jacques.

S U N N Y A. S M I T H The Compass Rose stone, metal

The Bodies of Weird Old Gods, Found Charms: Heart-shaped Rock, Molybdomancy Goddexx, Skull/Scream, Zero Goddexx, Pentacle
2009 - 2019
stone, metal
variable dims. approx. 1 1/2" x 3 1/4"

Photo credit Josef Jacques.

S U N N Y A. S M I T H The Compass Rose stone, found at Little Spruce Head Island

Goddexx Statue, Stone Anchor
2019
stone, found at Little Spruce Head Island
16 ¼" h x 6" diam.

Photo credit Josef Jacques. "Sunny A. Smith: The Compass Rose," Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (13 January - 12 March 2023)

Goddexx Statue, Stone Anchor
2019
stone, found at Little Spruce Head Island
16 ¼" h x 6" diam.

Photo credit Josef Jacques. "Sunny A. Smith: The Compass Rose," Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (13 January - 12 March 2023)

S U N N Y A. S M I T H The Compass Rose molten lead, found in a California wildfire burn zone

Goddexx Statue, Molybdomancy
2019
molten lead, found in a California wildfire burn zone
9 ⅛" h x 4 ¾" diam.

Photo credit Josef Jacques. "Sunny A. Smith: The Compass Rose," Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (13 January - 12 March 2023)

Goddexx Statue, Molybdomancy
2019
molten lead, found in a California wildfire burn zone
9 ⅛" h x 4 ¾" diam.

Photo credit Josef Jacques. "Sunny A. Smith: The Compass Rose," Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (13 January - 12 March 2023)

S U N N Y A. S M I T H The Compass Rose twill tape, thread, ink, wood

Longest Line, Shortest Sight
2022
twill tape, thread, ink, wood
14 ½" h x 21 ½" diam.

Photo credit Josef Jacques. "Sunny A. Smith: The Compass Rose," Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (13 January - 12 March 2023)

S U N N Y A. S M I T H The Compass Rose twill tape, thread, ink

Longest Line, Shortest Sight
2022
twill tape, thread, ink
211" l x 3" w x 1 ½" d

Photo credit Josef Jacques. "Sunny A. Smith: The Compass Rose," Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (13 January - 12 March 2023)

S U N N Y A. S M I T H The Compass Rose redware ceramic, magnolia essence water, wool, cotton, ground walnut shells, lavender flowers

Kit for Sleeping
2022
redware ceramic, magnolia essence water, wool, cotton, ground walnut shells, lavender flowers
5 ¾" h x 13" w x 13" d

Photo credit Josef Jacques. "Sunny A. Smith: The Compass Rose," Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (13 January - 12 March 2023)

S U N N Y A. S M I T H The Compass Rose redware, solar eclipse essence water

Book Flask
2023
redware, solar eclipse essence water

Photo credit Josef Jacques. "Sunny A. Smith: The Compass Rose," Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (13 January - 12 March 2023)

S U N N Y A. S M I T H The Compass Rose glass, moon essence water

Chalice
glass, moon essence water

Photo credit Josef Jacques. "Sunny A. Smith: The Compass Rose," Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (13 January - 12 March 2023)

S U N N Y A. S M I T H The Compass Rose watercolor, hand bound book

River Channels Ocean, vol. 3
2023
watercolor, hand bound book

Photo credit Josef Jacques. "Sunny A. Smith: The Compass Rose," Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (13 January - 12 March 2023)

River Channels Ocean, vol. 4
2018-2022
watercolor, hand bound book

Photo credit Josef Jacques. "Sunny A. Smith: The Compass Rose," Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (13 January - 12 March 2023)

S U N N Y A. S M I T H The Compass Rose tin, steel, wax, linen

Molybdomancy Set
2023
tin, steel, wax, linen

Photo credit Josef Jacques. "Sunny A. Smith: The Compass Rose," Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (13 January - 12 March 2023)

S U N N Y A. S M I T H The Compass Rose tin

Molybdomancy Cast, Sheleighleigh
2023
tin

Photo credit Josef Jacques.

Molybdomancy Cast, Virgin Mary in a Walnut Shell
2023
tin

Photo credit Josef Jacques.

Molybdomancy Cast, Crucible
2023
tin

Photo credit Josef Jacques.

Molybdomancy Cast, Lily
2023
tin

Photo credit Josef Jacques.

S U N N Y A. S M I T H The Compass Rose Installation View, Research

The Compass Rose
2023
Installation View, Research