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September 2016. Granite, galvanized and powder coated steel. Dimensions: 62 × 74 × 20 in (157 × 188 × 51 cm).
Collection: Chautauqua Institute - permanently installed on campus 2017
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.
September 2016. Granite, galvanized and powder coated steel. Dimensions: 62 × 74 × 20 in (157 × 188 × 51 cm).
Collection: Chautauqua Institute - permanently installed on campus 2017
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.
