
Tonk #10-83
John Chamberlain's *Tonk #10-83* is a dynamic sculpture composed of crushed and welded painted steel, showcasing the artist's signature process of transforming industrial auto body parts into expressive abstract form. The compressed and interlocking metal fragments create a sense of frozen energy, with layers of industrial paint adding bursts of color that heighten the work's visual tension. This piece exemplifies Chamberlain's ability to find sculptural beauty in discarded materials, bridging the traditions of Abstract Expressionism and assemblage art.
- Medium
- painted steel
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
Contemporary Art Day Sale
May 15, 2015
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