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September 2009. River stone, pigmented and sealed steel. Dimensions: 9 × 15.5 × 4 in (23 × 39 × 10 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.
September 2009. River stone, pigmented and sealed steel. Dimensions: 9 × 15.5 × 4 in (23 × 39 × 10 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.
