Chopstick

Cleveland Museum of Art

The Chopstick by artist Nam June Paik is a long, thin, cylindrical object made of bronze or copper with a green patina. The object is straight and narrow, with a rounded top and a tapered bottom. The top section features a series of stacked, rounded, and slightly protruding rings or beads. The surface of the object is textured and has a rough, weathered appearance. The background of the image is a gradient that transitions from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom.