The artwork titled “Pomegranate” is a creation by Alexander Calder from 1949. This piece is representative of the Kinetic Art movement and is categorized as a mobile, a type of moving sculpture carefully balanced and articulated to move in response to touch or air currents, exemplifying the concept of art in motion.
The artwork itself features an array of abstract shapes, with organic forms that suggest leaves or petals, and one element that may evoke the image of a pomegranate silhouette. It’s composed of boldly contrasted black and red shapes that hang from a series of slender, curving wires, all of which radiate from a central spine. The structure is anchored on a solid, rectangular base that stands on the ground. The forms are arranged asymmetrically, giving a sense of visual balance that is dynamic and changing. The interplay between the solid, static base and the delicate, mobile elements creates a visual dialogue that suggests both growth and equilibrium. The use of minimal color highlights the form and movement, encouraging the viewer to focus on the shifting balance and the play of light and shadow.
