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Édgar Negret — Aparato mágico
Édgar Negret

Aparato mágico

1954

A striking example of Negret's signature constructivist aesthetic, *Aparato mágico* features interlocking forms of painted aluminum and wood that evoke both mechanical function and spiritual wonder. The work reflects the Colombian sculptor's lifelong fascination with technology as a source of mystical energy, transforming industrial materials into a rhythmic, almost ceremonial object. Bold geometric shapes and a vivid painted surface give the piece a dynamic presence that bridges the rational world of machinery with the poetic realm of magic and myth.

Medium
painted aluminum and wood

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20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale, Morning Session

May 16, 2018

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Édgar Negret, Aparato mágico, 1954

A striking example of Negret's signature constructivist aesthetic, *Aparato mágico* features interlocking forms of painted aluminum and wood that evoke both mechanical function and spiritual wonder. The work reflects the Colombian sculptor's lifelong fascination with technology as a source of mystical energy, transforming industrial materials into a rhythmic, almost ceremonial object. Bold geometric shapes and a vivid painted surface give the piece a dynamic presence that bridges the rational world of machinery with the poetic realm of magic and myth.

Medium
painted aluminum and wood
Year
1954
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Mid Century Modern, Male Artist, Colombian Artist, Polychrome Work, Industrial Materials, Constructivism, Geometric Abstraction, Kinetic Art Influence, Abstract Sculpture, Modern Master, Aluminum Sculpture

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