
Circle Smoke Gray
1970
A pristine white plinth supports a circular disk of cast polyester resin, its cream and beige surface subtly textured with organic, smoke like patterns that seem to shift across the material's plane. The work exemplifies De Wain Valentine's pioneering exploration of industrial materials transformed through casting techniques, creating objects that challenge the boundary between sculpture and pure form. Measuring 88 by 88 centimeters, the disk presents a serene, meditative presence, its soft colorations and gentle surface variations inviting close viewing despite its substantial scale. Valentine's practice emerged from the 1960s Light and Space movement, wherein artists engaged with perception, materiality, and the phenomenological experience of minimalist abstraction. This work demonstrates his consistent investigation into how synthetic polymers can evoke natural phenomena while maintaining the clarity and precision of geometric form.
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- Cast polyester resin
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- Gallery · Almine RechView on map
For Sale — $250000
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