Two Open Triangles Up, Gyratory II 1982

George Rickey made "Two Open Triangles Up, Gyratory II" from steel, though when, exactly, I'm not sure. I imagine the artist carefully cutting, bending, and balancing the triangles with an engineer's precision. I feel sympathy for him because steel is not so forgiving! What would it have been like to hoist the triangles into place, watching them catch the breeze and start their slow dance? The surface has this brushed, almost hazy quality, which softens the hard edges of the metal. It’s interesting how the steel reflects the light and the sky, almost like a drawing in space. The triangles create new perspectives, dividing and framing the landscape in unexpected ways, reminding me a little of Sol LeWitt's open cubes but with a sense of gentle movement. Artists are constantly riffing off each other, building on ideas, and pushing boundaries. This sculpture celebrates the beauty of simplicity and motion, offering an open, ongoing conversation with anyone who pauses to watch.