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Mark Beltchenko StudioSculpture created of found and fabricated steel, Titled "Blockade"2003
2003
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Title: "Blockade: A Visual Manifestation of Restriction"
"Blockade" stands as a compelling contemporary work, a visual manifestation of the concept of keeping someone, something, or some idea away. Crafted from steel, this sculpture uses bold and forceful curvilinear forms to convey a sense of imposing restriction. The applied paint serves as a deliberate highlight, accentuating the strong visual impact of the piece.
The use of steel, known for its strength and durability, reinforces the idea of a formidable barrier. The application of paint serves as a deliberate choice, adding both aesthetic appeal and symbolic significance. The highlighted forms create a visual contrast, drawing attention to the forceful nature of the blockade. The choice of color further contributes to the emotional impact of the piece, allowing viewers to interpret the work through their own lenses.
"Blockade" becomes more than a sculpture; it transforms into a visual dialogue on the themes of exclusion, restriction, and the barriers we encounter in our lives. As viewers engage with the piece, they are prompted to reflect on the implications of boundaries—both physical and conceptual—and the impact they have on individuals, ideas, or entities.
This contemporary work, through its bold design and use of materials, captures the essence of a blockade, inviting contemplation on the power dynamics inherent in such barriers. The sculpture encourages viewers to question, interpret, and engage with the visual representation of keeping something away, sparking a conversation about the seen and unseen obstacles that shape our interactions with the world.
- Creator:Mark Beltchenko Studio (1951, American)
- Creation Year:2003
- Dimensions:Height: 20 in (50.8 cm)Width: 13.5 in (34.29 cm)Depth: 10 in (25.4 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Grosse Pointe Park, MI
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2266211531422
Mark Beltchenko Studio
Mark Beltchenko is a Detroit area sculptor that is highly skilled in multiple media. Equally comfortable working in stone, steel, bronze, wood and precious metals his work serves as a meditation on the good and bad in our current lives: the environment, political hypocrisy, positive growth, greed and human narcissism. Much of his work weaves layers upon another in stories through 3 dimensional pictographs. His imagery communicates in ways that are both primitive and profound; both sweeping and diminutive. Beltchenko is not a loud or verbose man but his work screams at us with dire urgency. That is not to say his work is obvious, rather, it is not. It requires effort. One must spend time with the work and breathe into it. You may not immediately recognize the discourse; however allow yourself to linger and as one lingers the layers begin to unfold and reveal its meticulous detail and dialogue. It affects and changes you. Mark has shown in museums and galleries; executed commissions for colleges, churches, corporations, casinos, and municipalities. In addition to producing his own bodies of work he has participated in visiting artist programs and workshops. Mark also creates one of a kind precious metal jewelry for which he has won numerous design awards.
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