"SISYPHEAN CIRCLE 10-16 (Sagitta)"2016, slate/galv. and powdercoated steel, 40 "h x46w x10"d (102 x 116x 25 cm)

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Sis·y·phus
Pronunciation: 'si-s&-f&s
Function: noun
Etymology: Latin, from Greek Sisyphos
: a legendary king of Corinth condemned eternally to repeat the cycle of rolling a heavy rock up a hill in Hades only to have it roll down again as it nears the top.

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artist statement - Sisyphean Series

    

      

more info:

 visit Van Alstine Sisyphean Circle  -  2008 Beijing Olympic Commission web page

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