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Frank Morbillo
"Revolution" outdoor steel sculpture

2002

About the Item

Minimal, geometric sculpture in steel with rust patina. A series of ten cubes are stacked -- seemingly precariously -- in a winding, vertical tower with exciting movement and light/shadow play. Frank Morbillo was born in Queens and raised on Long Island, but as a young adult moved west — first to Montana and eventually to Santa Fe, New Mexico. Morbillo’s work is clearly influenced both by the man-made landscape of urban architecture, and by the starker, more abrupt western landscapes which stand as evidence of the forces that shape our natural environment. His abstract sculptures emanate from this experience of the Southwest landscape; not in a descriptive, representational way, but rather as he bears witness to the sustained and dramatic effects of time on his environment. Morbillo's intimate relationship with all aspects of metal working, including the patina process, has enabled him to add an organic quality to his work, forging a connection between his own sculptural aesthetic and the forces at work in the natural environment. His mastery of materials and processes is especially apparent in his bronze works with rich patinas, like the work shown here.
  • Creator:
    Frank Morbillo (American)
  • Creation Year:
    2002
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 125 in (317.5 cm)Width: 46 in (116.84 cm)Depth: 46 in (116.84 cm)
  • Medium:
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  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Glen Ellen, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU71213436502
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