Rotating, aluminum within stainless steel, reflected light, moving shadows
14ft. h x 7ft. w x 3ft. d 2018
My sculpture grows from the earth. Stainless steel curves express a journey into
the unknown and defy the laws of balance, while rotating aluminum appears to
dissolve absorbed by the surrounding air. Ever-varying patterns of reflected light
and moving shadows can be seen in the sculpture dependent upon the time of day
and change of seasons.
Upon receiving a grant from the Joan Mitchell Foundation, I purchased the
materials to create the full-scale sculpture. Stainless steel tubes were rolled from
lengths of polished pipe. The laser-cut aluminum twirl was formed and then
balanced to catch the wind and turn on its pivots from above and below. The
sculpture required intricate engineering to create the delicate balance of lines and
seeming weightlessness of the object.
Wayne La Pierre and I fabricated the sculpture with the support of a private
philanthropist/collector, Hi Tech, Inc., Robert Silman Engineering and the Joan
Mitchell Foundation. Currently Available
