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Ugo Rondinone — Sun sculpture
Ugo Rondinone

Sun sculpture

2023

A circular sculpture formed from gilded barbed wire cast in bronze and finished with gold leaf, mounted on a polished silver-toned rectangular base. The work evokes a crown of thorns, a halo, or a sun, merging symbols of suffering and transcendence into a single elegant form. Part of a limited edition of 25, it exemplifies Rondinone's recurring interest in nature, spirituality, and poetic transformation of everyday materials. The contrast between the menacing barbed wire and its luminous golden finish creates a striking tension central to the artist's practice.

Medium
Bronze and gold leaf
Dimensions

Notes

Part of a limited edition set. Certificate of Authenticity included, issued by gallery. Work is listed as 'Not signed' per document.

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Ugo Rondinone, Sun sculpture, 2023

A circular sculpture formed from gilded barbed wire cast in bronze and finished with gold leaf, mounted on a polished silver-toned rectangular base. The work evokes a crown of thorns, a halo, or a sun, merging symbols of suffering and transcendence into a single elegant form. Part of a limited edition of 25, it exemplifies Rondinone's recurring interest in nature, spirituality, and poetic transformation of everyday materials. The contrast between the menacing barbed wire and its luminous golden finish creates a striking tension central to the artist's practice.

Medium
Bronze and gold leaf
Dimensions
38.1 x 38.1 x 10.16 cm
Year
2023
Edition
of 25

Related themes

Edition, Gold, Living Artist, Blue Chip, Conceptual, Sculpture, Swiss Artist, Contemporary

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Alex Capecelatro, Lisa Rembrandt, Nicholas Blum, Paul McNally