“Shortstop” is a sculpture created by John Chamberlain in the year 1957. This artwork is associated with the Abstract Expressionism and Junk Art movements, emblematic of a genre that utilizes discarded materials and found objects to produce abstract forms.
The artwork features a complex assembly of twisted metal and industrial debris, displaying an array of bent and contorted forms that give a sense of controlled chaos. The dark, monochromatic palette retains a rough and industrial aesthetic, characteristic of Chamberlain’s signature style, which reinterprets junkyard remnants into expressive, abstract compositions. The contrasting texture and dynamic arrangement highlight the artist’s ability to transform discarded materials into sculptural art.
