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Louise Nevelson — Sky Gate II
Louise Nevelson — Sky Gate II
Louise Nevelson — Sky Gate II
Louise Nevelson

Sky Gate II

1982

Sky Gate II is a monumental cast paper relief created by Louise Nevelson in 1982, composed of two distinct parts that work together as a unified composition. The work exemplifies Nevelson's signature exploration of geometric forms and spatial relationships through her innovative use of cast paper as a sculptural medium. The piece creates dramatic interplay between light and shadow, with its architectural quality suggesting both gates and windows into dimensional space. This work represents the artist's continued investigation of how abstract forms can evoke emotional and spiritual responses in viewers. The two part structure encourages viewers to consider the relationship between separate elements unified by artistic vision.

Medium
cast paper relief in two parts
Dimensions

Notes

Signed, dated and numbered to lower edge ‘30/90 Louise Nevelson - 82’. This work is number 30 from the edition of 90 published by Pace Editions Inc., New York. Provenance: Pace Editions, Inc., New York | Private Collection

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April 16, 2026

Estimate: $8,000$12,000

Lot 185

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Louise Nevelson, Sky Gate II, 1982

Sky Gate II is a monumental cast paper relief created by Louise Nevelson in 1982, composed of two distinct parts that work together as a unified composition. The work exemplifies Nevelson's signature exploration of geometric forms and spatial relationships through her innovative use of cast paper as a sculptural medium. The piece creates dramatic interplay between light and shadow, with its architectural quality suggesting both gates and windows into dimensional space. This work represents the artist's continued investigation of how abstract forms can evoke emotional and spiritual responses in viewers. The two part structure encourages viewers to consider the relationship between separate elements unified by artistic vision.

Medium
cast paper relief in two parts
Dimensions
84.8 x 50.2 cm
Year
1982
Seen at
Wright, Chicago, United States

Related themes

Gate Imagery, Two Part Structure, Sculptural Paper, Geometric Forms, Surface texture, Architectural Form, Monumental Scale, Architectural Quality, Cast Paper, Paper Sculpture, Cast Paper Relief, Contemporary Art, Light and Shadow, Three-Dimensional, Sculptural Relief, Two-Part Work, Spatial relationships, Abstract Composition

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Collected by

Jonathan Murray, Alex Capecelatro, Gigi Rutkowski