“Trap” is a cast bronze piece with a black patina. It was intended for an edition of 9. The full edition was not cast during Smith’s lifetime, although this one was, with posthumous castings made available thereafter. It based on a rhomboid motif illustrative of Smith’s interest in and novel employment of classical mathematical and geometric structures. It is also reminiscent of the Greek key motif found on decorations on ancient Greek temples to Greek restaurant paper coffee cups. The sculpture is designed to invite the visitor to enter the space and become “trapped” in its mini-maze.
