March 2019. River stone, pigmented and sealed steel. Dimensions: 7.5 × 14 × 3 in (19 × 36 × 8 cm).
This piece was used as the model and concept for the large scale piece in the Wuhu Sculpture Park, in China .
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.
March 2019. River stone, pigmented and sealed steel. Dimensions: 7.5 × 14 × 3 in (19 × 36 × 8 cm).
This piece was used as the model and concept for the large scale piece in the Wuhu Sculpture Park, in China .
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.
