Don't Drop Me

This sculpture titled Don’t Drop Me by Dominic Benhura depicts a group of three children engaged in lively interaction. In designing this playful paragon of joy, Benhura combined steel, wire, and stone to compose a work of art that practically sings out loud. Benhura simultaneously captured balance and movement both physically and emotionally through this work. Two children face each other and stand on one leg with the other leg outstretched behind. They both reach up to balance a third playmate between them. Don’t Drop Me communicates powerfully simple ideas such as joy and acceptance in a way that deeply resonates with viewers. Benhura has an innate ability to portray human feeling through form rather than facial expression. The viewer will notice an overarching ambiguity in the work. Through a lack of detail regarding clothing, gender, age, and facial expressions, the viewer is able to place themselves within the confines of the work to emotionally experience a curious interplay with the sculpture.
Don't Drop Me
Don't Drop Me, other side
Don't Drop Me, artist signature
Don't Drop Me
Don't Drop Me, other side
Don't Drop Me, artist signature
Inventory
Collection Number
17332
Building
Current Location
Main Floor under pendant lights
Floor
1st
Description
Details
This sculpture by Dominic Benhura depicts a group of three children suspended in playful diversion.
Artist Dates
1968- present
Artist Nationality
Zimbabwean
Accession Date
Framed
No
Width
11.5 inches
Height
30.25 inches
Length
45 inches
Object Type
Permissions
Reproduce the Work in Library publications/publicity, including film or videotape
Yes
Reproduce
Library has Photography Rights
Yes
Photograph
Permit the general public to photograph the work
Yes
Slides/Video