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December 2007. Stone, pigmented steel. Dimensions: 8.5 × 15 × 4 in (22 × 38 × 10 cm). private collection
The title derives from the English word catapult, meaning “to launch forward.” The sculpture’s arrangement of stone and steel conveys a sense of arrested motion—energy captured and poised for release—a dynamic tension that has been a central focus of Van Alstine’s work throughout his career.
December 2007. Stone, pigmented steel. Dimensions: 8.5 × 15 × 4 in (22 × 38 × 10 cm). private collection
The title derives from the English word catapult, meaning “to launch forward.” The sculpture’s arrangement of stone and steel conveys a sense of arrested motion—energy captured and poised for release—a dynamic tension that has been a central focus of Van Alstine’s work throughout his career.
