Two Boys Looking

Jim Dine, artist

born 1935

Two Boys Looking, 2006

Where object was made: United States

Material/technique: staining; carving; black walnut wood

Credit line: Gift of the artist

Accession number: 2014.0718.a,b

On display: Kress Gallery

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Illumination

Images from Pinocchio, the 1940 Disney animated movie about a wooden puppet striving to become a real boy, became a prominent feature in Jim Dine’s artwork starting in 1998. The disturbing quality of this film thrilled and fascinated him. These carved statues are inspired by a toy figurine of Pinocchio that Dine has owned since 1964. His revival of the iconic cartoon character is a symbol of what an artist does: breathe life into all of their creations.

Illumination

Images of Pinocchio, the 1940 Disney animated movie about a wooden puppet striving to become a real boy, became a prominent feature in Jim Dine’s artwork starting in 1998. The disturbing quality of this film thrilled and fascinated him. These carved statues are inspired by a toy figurine of Pinocchio that Dine has owned since 1964. His revival of the iconic cartoon character is a symbol of what an artist does: breathe life into all of their creations.