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1981. Granite, steel. Dimensions: 81 × 40 × 32 in (206 × 102 × 81 cm). Destroyed.
Gable Top continues my exploration of elevated stone forms during this period. A massive, roughly triangular piece of granite rests high within a spare framework of forged-steel bars, its weight and gravity becoming active parts of the sculpture. The long, slightly flared supports lift the stone well above the ground, creating a tension between its substantial mass and the apparent lightness of the open structure.
The title comes directly from the granite’s naturally occurring gable-like shape, suggesting the roofline of a simple architectural structure. Rather than carving the stone to create this association, I responded to its existing form and allowed the steel framework to reinforce it. The result brings together recurring concerns in my work—weight and elevation, stone and steel, nature and architecture—while moving toward a more associative sculptural language.
1981. Granite, steel. Dimensions: 81 × 40 × 32 in (206 × 102 × 81 cm). Destroyed.
Gable Top continues my exploration of elevated stone forms during this period. A massive, roughly triangular piece of granite rests high within a spare framework of forged-steel bars, its weight and gravity becoming active parts of the sculpture. The long, slightly flared supports lift the stone well above the ground, creating a tension between its substantial mass and the apparent lightness of the open structure.
The title comes directly from the granite’s naturally occurring gable-like shape, suggesting the roofline of a simple architectural structure. Rather than carving the stone to create this association, I responded to its existing form and allowed the steel framework to reinforce it. The result brings together recurring concerns in my work—weight and elevation, stone and steel, nature and architecture—while moving toward a more associative sculptural language.