Interplay

(Storm King Arts Center) This is a scaled version of Alexander Calder’s ‘Jerusalem Stabile’. Completed in 1976 (the year of Calders’ death), the original 72-foot-long sculpture was built in Mt. Herzl, Jerusalem. Built with his usual pallet of sheet metal, bolts, and paint; the original was meant to serve as a symbol of modernity and hope in Israel. In the 1/3 scale version, this 24 foot claw-like archway and gate still evokes a welcoming civic feeling. In the realm of art, Alexander Calder is renowned for his groundbreaking contributions to the world of sculpture. His creations captivate audiences worldwide, transcending the boundaries of time and space. A mesmerizing facet of his lies in his mastery of color. The dynamic interplay of form and hue evoke a sense of vitality and movement that is quintessentially Calder. The red seen here is meant to serve as a bold expression of passion, energy, and emotion. Each twist and curve in "Jerusalem Stabile" speaks to the delicate dance between structure and spontaneity, inviting us to ponder the complexities of existence itself.