LARGE CHICKEN RING

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Michael Malpass
LARGE CHICKEN RING
1988

About the Item

“Unlike the spheres, they are not about mass, but line—quick drawings in steel that dive into diagonal space.” — DAN BISCHOFF, THE STAR-LEDGER From his "Chicken Men" series, this one of a kind piece entitled, "Large Chicken Ring", created from forged steel by sculptor, Michael Malpass is an exquisitely strong example of one of the artist's hand-crafted masterpieces. Michael A. Malpass was born in 1946 in Yonkers, New York. In 1965 he enrolled at Pratt Institute where he studied fine arts. Influenced by artists such as Theodore Roszak, Arnoldo Pomodoro and Alberto Giacometti he acquired an avid interest in sculpture. His career commenced in 1977 when he had his first solo exhibition at The Betty Parsons Gallery in Manhattan. Meeting, knowing and gaining appreciation of Betty and her insights into the many aspects of the art world and their relative importance was indeed a landmark in his career. Just two years later Michael found his work prominently featured on the cover of the March 1979 issue of ART news. Michael primarily explored the sphere using found metal objects. He would often say, “The sphere is the most perfect form. It is efficient, for example, with the most volume for the least surface area.” Applying traditional blacksmithing techniques he literally manipulated tons of steel. The industrial shapes are composed of iron, steel, brass, bronze and copper that were forged into an arc and welded together to form the sphere. Ultimately they were ground and polished, wire brushed or painted. His vast, stimulating and powerful body of work has established him as one of the most respected sculptors of the twentieth century. Today Michael’s work can be found in major museums and collections around the world.

Creator:
Michael Malpass (1946 - 1991, American)
Creation Year:
1988
Dimensions:
Height: 19 in (48.26 cm)Width: 22 in (55.88 cm)Depth: 13.5 in (34.29 cm)
Medium:
Metal,Steel
Movement & Style:
Abstract Geometric
Period:
1980-1989
Condition:
Gallery Location:
Sea Bright, NJ
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU74934550441