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Jesús Rafael Soto — Escritura pequeña
Jesús Rafael Soto

Escritura pequeña

1967

"Escritura pequeña" by Jesús Rafael Soto exemplifies the Venezuelan artist's kinetic and optical investigations through its combination of painted wood construction with metal elements and nylon filament. The work engages principles of movement and visual perception characteristic of Soto's practice, where the delicate filaments create dynamic spatial relationships that shift with the viewer's position. This piece reflects Soto's commitment to dematerializing form and creating immersive experiences that dissolve the boundaries between the artwork and surrounding space.

Medium
painted wood construction with painted metal and nylon filament

🔨 Auction Lot

Collection Françoise Mayer et Marc Sohier

December 4, 2024

Estimate: $100,000$150,000

Lot 13

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Jesús Rafael Soto, Escritura pequeña, 1967

"Escritura pequeña" by Jesús Rafael Soto exemplifies the Venezuelan artist's kinetic and optical investigations through its combination of painted wood construction with metal elements and nylon filament. The work engages principles of movement and visual perception characteristic of Soto's practice, where the delicate filaments create dynamic spatial relationships that shift with the viewer's position. This piece reflects Soto's commitment to dematerializing form and creating immersive experiences that dissolve the boundaries between the artwork and surrounding space.

Medium
painted wood construction with painted metal and nylon filament
Year
1967
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Geometric, Nylon Filament, 20th Century, Small Scale, Dynamic, Wood, Kinetic Art, Metal, Sculpture, Painted Wood And Metal, Mixed Media, Experimental, Kinetic Sculpture, Geometric Abstraction, Movement, Optical Illusion, Modern, Abstract, 1960s, Movement-Based, Venezuelan, Abstract Composition

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