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1983. Marble, steel. Dimensions: 67 × 72 × 48 in (170 × 183 × 122 cm). Destroyed.
Thorned Marble Arch continues my exploration of the arch, a form that appeared earlier in my tensegrity, or Brute Series, but here becomes more expressive and metaphorical. A sweeping steel arc rises from the massive marble toward a tall vertical element, while thorn-like projections transform the steel from a purely structural element into something more animated and organic.
The arch suggests support and passage, while the thorns introduce tension and resistance. The marble anchors the composition as the steel reaches outward and upward, balancing weight and gravity against growth and movement. The work reflects my shift during this period toward a more associative and expressive sculptural language.
1983. Marble, steel. Dimensions: 67 × 72 × 48 in (170 × 183 × 122 cm). Destroyed.
Thorned Marble Arch continues my exploration of the arch, a form that appeared earlier in my tensegrity, or Brute Series, but here becomes more expressive and metaphorical. A sweeping steel arc rises from the massive marble toward a tall vertical element, while thorn-like projections transform the steel from a purely structural element into something more animated and organic.
The arch suggests support and passage, while the thorns introduce tension and resistance. The marble anchors the composition as the steel reaches outward and upward, balancing weight and gravity against growth and movement. The work reflects my shift during this period toward a more associative and expressive sculptural language.