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Joel Shapiro — This work is number 2 from an edition of 2 plus 1 artist's proof.
Joel Shapiro

This work is number 2 from an edition of 2 plus 1 artist's proof.

A dynamic bronze and plaster sculpture by Joel Shapiro, this work exists as number 2 from a limited edition of 2, plus 1 artist's proof, underscoring its rare and intimate nature. Composed in two distinct parts, the piece reflects Shapiro's signature approach to abstraction, where geometric forms suggest the human figure in states of tension, balance, or movement. The interplay between the raw, matte quality of plaster and the weighted permanence of bronze creates a compelling dialogue between materiality and form.

Medium
bronze, plaster, in 2 parts

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Contemporary Art Day Sale

May 15, 2015

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Joel Shapiro, This work is number 2 from an edition of 2 plus 1 artist's proof.

A dynamic bronze and plaster sculpture by Joel Shapiro, this work exists as number 2 from a limited edition of 2, plus 1 artist's proof, underscoring its rare and intimate nature. Composed in two distinct parts, the piece reflects Shapiro's signature approach to abstraction, where geometric forms suggest the human figure in states of tension, balance, or movement. The interplay between the raw, matte quality of plaster and the weighted permanence of bronze creates a compelling dialogue between materiality and form.

Medium
bronze, plaster, in 2 parts
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Minimalist Abstraction, Geometric Forms, Male Artist, Geometric Form, American Artist, Contemporary Sculptor, Plaster Material, Plaster Medium, Limited Edition, Late 20th Century, Abstract Sculpture, Minimalism, Bronze Medium, Two-Part Work

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