Sky Hook (Maquette) (1977) by Louise Nevelson

Sky Hook (Maquette) - Louise Nevelson - 1977

Artwork Information

TitleSky Hook (Maquette)
ArtistLouise Nevelson
Date1977
Art MovementAbstract Expressionism

About Sky Hook (Maquette)

The artwork, titled “Sky Hook (Maquette)” and created by Louise Nevelson in 1977, is a sculpture that falls under the Abstract Expressionism art movement.

This sculpture exhibits a complex interplay of geometric shapes and abstract forms, unified by a monochromatic scheme. Various elongated and angular elements are assembled in a vertical arrangement, eliciting a sense of upward motion. The composition features a stark contrast between solid, structural blocks and dynamic, curved fragments, creating a balanced yet dynamic visual tension. The muted palette enhances the sculpture’s textural nuances and emphasizes the artist’s exploration of form and space, characteristic of Abstract Expressionism.

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