Hand carved wood with steel rod and polychrome, carved figure holding an umbrella balances on a metal tightrope between two octagonal pine pedestals, appears unsigned.

Approximately 81 x 90 x 27 in.

Private Collection, Raleigh, North Carolina

Born in Harlan, Kentucky, artist Jerry Noe resides in the Chapel Hill area and is known for sculpture and mixed media light installation. Jerry received his BA from the University of Kentucky and his MFA from the Art Institute of Chicago. He is a Professor Emeritus at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, and his work is included in the permanent collection at the Ackland Museum.

Good estate condition.