Nike of Samothrace (Lake Series) 1973

Bill Bollinger's abstract sculpture, "Nike of Samothrace (Lake Series)," from 1973, evokes a sense of natural wonder with its organic form. The piece, rendered in a dark, weathered material, resembles a craggy rock formation, its jagged edges and irregular surfaces capturing the raw beauty of nature. The artist's use of a simple yet striking form, reminiscent of the ancient Greek sculpture "Nike of Samothrace," connects the work to the long tradition of art inspired by the natural world.