July 2025. Sacandaga river stone, pigmented and sealed steel. Dimensions: 8 × 12 × 3 in (20 × 30 × 8 cm).
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.
July 2025. Sacandaga river stone, pigmented and sealed steel. Dimensions: 8 × 12 × 3 in (20 × 30 × 8 cm).
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.
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