Wendell Castle Above Within Beyond
Price on request
Edition of 8 plus 4 AP
2014
Bronze
216 x 160 x 160 cm
85 x 63 x 63 in
Wendell Castle's Above Within Beyond (2014) showcases the artist's mastery in bronze sculpting, a material typically known for its resilience, transformed here into a fluid orchestra of sensuous curves reminiscent of a seat. The undulating form, suspended in an exquisite balance, illustrates the harmonious integration of sculptural aesthetics and functional purpose. A revered figure in contemporary design, Castle elevates the ordinary to the extraordinary, prompting viewers to explore the nuanced dialogue between form and materiality.
Artist
Wendell Castle
Born in Kansas in 1932, Wendell Castle received two degrees from the University of Kansas, one in industrial design in 1958 and the other in sculpture in 1961. He moved to Rochester, New York to teach at the School for American Crafts and established a permanent studio in the area that is still in operation today. He reinvented himself for nearly six decades.
