By Joe Wheaton
Located in Hudson, NY
Minimalist, abstract geometric wall sculpture in dark oxidized metal
We Were Never Strangers, made by Joe Wheaton in 2019
30 x 19 x 3.5 inches, oxidized stainless steel
Hangs on a French cleat
Lightweight, weighs about 5 lbs.
Signed, verso
Joe Wheaton’s unique sculptural designs welded from dark, oxidized brass or brilliant silver steel showcase a contradictory set of relationships; “beautiful yet menacing, “threatening yet delicate” as described by the artist. Wheaton builds his metal compositions using a language of strokes and patterns. Geometric spears, disks and quadrangles alternate with wispy, sharp edged lines that trail off quietly to an undefined point. This visual sweep can be likened to the art of calligraphy, echoing the artist’s interest in early Asian arts and ceramics, as well as printmaking. This exhibit will include several of Wheaton’s large and small wall sculptures...
Category
2010s Abstract Metal Sculptures