Untitled (Bird Like Shape)

Artist Jan Zach (Canadian, 1914 - 1986)

Date1973

Place of ManufactureNorth America

MediumMaterial: steel; stainless steel

DimensionsOverall: 33 x 53 x 30.5 cm

ClassificationsFINE ART

Credit LineGift of Mr. Russell Potter

Object number1984.008.003

DescriptionThe sheet steel has been crumpled in such a way as to make its contours lead in from the side in powerful curves to meet at the center in a dominant ridge. Birdlike wings to either side above give a decided left to the composition & lend emphasis by contrast of its marked angularities to the prevailing curves of line & surface. Spraying of the metal has given the work a mirrorlike polish which enhances the dynamic effect by reflecting shapes surrounding it in variations of light & dark which change constantly as the spectator moves around the piece-from the Baldinger evaluation

Status

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