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John Van Alstine
John Van Alstine - Kyklos, Sculpture 2014

2014

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slate that has been pigmented and sealed steel Stone and metal, usually granite or slate and found object steel are central in my sculpture. The interaction of these materials is a major focus. On the most basic level the work is about the marriage of the natural with the human-made. Stone is used as an assemblage element, the way a welder uses steel, rather than in the traditional manner of subtraction. In contrast to the timelessness of stone, the found-object metal (sometimes cast bronze) is time-specific - 20th century industrial. The industrial / structural characteristics inherent in the metal are often employed to physically connect or suspend stone elements allowing a "choreographing" or "floating" of stone. At their best, a compelling visual / physical irony is created. The works strives to communicate on a number of different levels; physical, symbolic, metaphorical. The duality of an eastern or oriental acceptance of stone and a 20th century industrial American “can do” attitude toward metal is central to the work and an important characteristic that distinguishes it. This sculpture will be shipped directly from the artist's studio.
  • Creator:
    John Van Alstine (1952, American)
  • Creation Year:
    2014
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 51 in (129.54 cm)Width: 27 in (68.58 cm)Depth: 10 in (25.4 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Greenwich, CT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU25114040232
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