"Bristling"— Large Abstract Aluminum Sculpture, Herbert Simon 1975

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A breathtaking masterwork of large-scale mid-century American sculpture, "Bristling" is a monumental 1975 abstract aluminum public-scale installation by sculptor and … Read more A breathtaking masterwork of large-scale mid-century American sculpture, "Bristling" is a monumental 1975 abstract aluminum public-scale installation by sculptor and university professor Herbert Simon. Spanning a massive 4.5-foot cubic footprint (54" H x 54" W x 54" D), this architectural sculpture commandingly bridges industrial structural forms with brilliant abstract geometry. Constructively assembled from heavy-gauge industrial aluminum sheets bound by heavy metal rivets, the composition utilizes interlocking geometric blades and jagged, vertical structural wings to manipulate ambient room light and space from every angle. The hand-burnished surfaces bounce soft light while casting deep, structural shadows that shift with the viewer's perspective. It has incredible physical presence and is highly durable, making it an elite freestanding statement piece for an expansive luxury minimalist atrium, an executive corporate entryway, or a central exterior landscape terrace. Signed on bottom by the artist.

About the artist: Herbert Simon (b. 1927) is an American sculptor and printmaker who taught in the art department at Wilkes University from 1969–1992. A student of Hans Hofmann, Robert Motherwell, and Philip Guston, his work bridges the New York School and academic structuralism. His monumental public commissions are permanently installed at major regional landmarks, including the 'Facets' aluminum installation at Wilkes University, the 'Aloft' sculpture at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport, and civic plazas across Pennsylvania. This piece was consigned by the artist and acquired through a local auction house. See less