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February 2011. River stone, pigmented and sealed steel. Dimensions: 11 × 8 × 4.5 in (28 × 20 × 11 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.
February 2011. River stone, pigmented and sealed steel. Dimensions: 11 × 8 × 4.5 in (28 × 20 × 11 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.
