
Untitled
2009
This sculptural work presents an abstracted human figure constructed from geometric wooden forms painted in vivid red. The composition features a cross like upper torso balanced on a simplified lower body, all mounted on a white cubic base. The artist employs a minimalist vocabulary of straight lines and planes to suggest the human form, emphasizing essential structural elements rather than naturalistic representation. The stark contrast between the bold red elements and neutral base creates a striking visual composition that invites contemplation of how simple geometric forms can evoke the figure.
- Medium
- oil on bronze
- Overall
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Sotheby's
Notes
Contemporary Day Auction, Sotheby's, sale on 2026-05-15.
🔨 Auction Lot
Contemporary Day Auction
May 15, 2026
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