Steel Banners 1950

"Steel Banners" (1950) is a bronze sculpture by American artist Theodore Roszak. It exemplifies the abstract expressionist movement, characterized by gestural forms and an emphasis on the raw materials and processes of artistic creation. The piece depicts a dynamic, almost violent, composition of intertwined shapes and forms that seem to be in motion, symbolizing the dynamism and energy of the modern world. The sculpture is constructed from welded steel plates, creating a sense of both strength and fragility, and its surface is left rough, highlighting the artist's hand in its creation.