April 1991. Granite, bronze. Dimensions: 55 × 72 × 18 in (140 × 183 × 46 cm). Collection SUNY FMCC, Johnstown, NY
Astraea’s Beam continues my interest in combining rough, found stone with metal while bringing together several recurring concerns in my work—balance, tools, and myth. The bronze beam functions as a scale, transforming the physical balancing of stone into both the structure and subject of the sculpture.
The title refers to Astraea, the classical goddess of justice who became associated with Libra and its scales. Here her scale is deliberately askew: the larger, heavier stone rises while the smaller stone hangs below. This unnatural balance becomes a metaphor for justice out of equilibrium—a reminder of the need for vigilance in preserving the rule of law and its fair, impartial administration.
April 1991. Granite, bronze. Dimensions: 55 × 72 × 18 in (140 × 183 × 46 cm). Collection SUNY FMCC, Johnstown, NY
Astraea’s Beam continues my interest in combining rough, found stone with metal while bringing together several recurring concerns in my work—balance, tools, and myth. The bronze beam functions as a scale, transforming the physical balancing of stone into both the structure and subject of the sculpture.
The title refers to Astraea, the classical goddess of justice who became associated with Libra and its scales. Here her scale is deliberately askew: the larger, heavier stone rises while the smaller stone hangs below. This unnatural balance becomes a metaphor for justice out of equilibrium—a reminder of the need for vigilance in preserving the rule of law and its fair, impartial administration.
at John Davis Gallery, Hudson, NY, 2006
at SUNY FMCC - Johnstown, NY in 2025
