Conversation L is a stack of seven cups constructed from recycled tin cans as a commentary about our consumer society and overabundance.

Cups have either sterling silver and brass handles, 10 k. gold rivets. Cups are permanently stacked on a concealed rod.

cup:  “Oreo” cookies floating in dark violet sky; demitasse w. silver handle      162/200

saucer:  Oreo cookies floating in magenta sky over snow scene

cup level:  “Reach for the highest shelf”; resin

cup:  “Milky Way” green lettering with image of candy bar;  demitasse w. silver handle        163/200

saucer:  same

cup level:  “Start your next weekend today”; resin

cup:  “illy” espresso black with red square, white lettering;   demitasse w. silver handle 164/200

saucer: same

cup level:  “Stimulate your Mind”; resin

cup:  “B” Bloomingdales photo collage of images, blue, cream , red; large cup with silver handle  165/200

saucer:  same

cup level:  “Absolutely Divine…Get More and more” , Platinum credit card; resin

cup:  “Gundam”  futuristic animation in space; silver handle  166/200

saucer: same

cup level:  “Look for the Difference”; resin

cup:  “Hunts All Natural”  red with tomatoes; large cup with silver handle    167/200

saucer: same

cup level:  “Made with Steel Art Really Satisfies”; resin

cup: “Pure King Leo” blue cup with red lettering, white lion; silver handle 168/200

saucer: dark blue with white sliver confetti

cup level:  “AOL version 8” cd in resin

Each cup is unique. 

2 5/8" height of a cup and saucer
6" diameter of a saucer
17.5" height of stack

Available for purchase or exhibition.

Photography by Philip Cohen

© Harriete Estel Berman, 2021