Gabo, Naum
Linear Construction in Space No. 2
Naum Gabo was a sculpture born in Russia in 1890 he then moved in 1922 spent time in Berlin and Paris before becoming an American Citizen. His work is seen as part of the Constructivist movement because he can capture the idear of the infinite expansion of space. Constructivism originated in Russia from 1919 until around 1934, artist and architects rejected the idea of "art for art's sake" instead used art as a practice directed towards social purposes.
Gabo's Sculpture Linear Construction in Space No.2 is made using a curved perspex frame and nylon string. There are four Perspex arms joined at the bottom in a small stand, connected to the table surface to keep it stable. Each arm goes in a different compass direction but upright so they connect directly above the original standing position. Within this stretched oblong frame there is a reduced version floating. There appears also to be a central pole. this structural set up make the sculpture look as if it's floating or balancing in it's upright position as if an invisible cord is it's secret.
Looking at the picture (above) it gives a clear perspective of looking directly at one of the 4 arms. parallel you can see it's east and west counterparts. The Nylon string is wrapped around every edge of the arms and then directs towards the central cadge, where it is redirected towards another edge. Twisting, turning almost fighting the other cords to get there, the strings forms beautiful concave and convex folds. None of the cords are overlapped or tangled, they are all tight, aligned and organised.
The materials used are clear, thin, and light so the overall structure has a delicate, transparent finish which appears almost weightless. There is no beginning or end to the sculpture, and because of the extent or number of cords used you cannot unconsciously tract or follow it's direction. It appears infinite.
No comments:
Post a Comment